New York · Hiking

Champlain Valley Trail (Whitehall to Ticonderoga)

26.0 mi
one way
1,569 ft
climb
557 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

The Champlain Valley Trail from Whitehall to Ticonderoga is a 26-mile point-to-point hike in New York, starting near Grays Corner, about 1.3 miles away. It is a hard route, with a total elevation gain of 1,569 feet and a total loss of 1,985 feet over the course of the trip. The trail has a steady climb profile, and the route runs from a starting elevation of about 143 feet to a high point of 557 feet. The descent is longer than the ascent, so plan for a significant drop on the way back. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Whitehall show July highs around 83°F with lows near 61°F, while September cools to highs around 74°F. The Champlain Valley Trail (Comstock to Whitehall) lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Blue trail and Clear Pond trail are both within about 2 miles. Climbers can find Sleeping Beauty Mountain about 7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Champlain Valley Trail (Whitehall to Ticonderoga)

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 12°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 12°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 22°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      11 wet

    5. May

      71° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 41°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 21°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Whitehall, NY, 1.8 mi away at 119 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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