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New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake
East Trail
- 7.0 mi
- one way
- 3,539 ft
- climb
- 4,539 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
East Trail is a 7-mile moderate hike in the Giant Mountain Wilderness of New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route is a point-to-point trail with a one-way elevation gain of 3,539 feet, starting at about 4,462 feet and reaching a high point of 4,539 feet. The climb is rolling, and the trail also drops about 2,719 feet along the way. The trail is not open to bikes or horses. North Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and Ridge Trail is about 0.6 mile off. Washbowl Trail and Nubble Trail are each roughly 1.7 miles away, and the Upper Washbowl Cliff climbing area sits at a similar distance.
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Route details
- Distance
- 7.0 mi
- Climbing
- About 3,539 ft
- Summit
- 4,405 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 4 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the East Trail on Rocky Peak?
About 7.0 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the East Trail?
About 3,539 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the East Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the East Trail take?
About 4 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Rocky Peak
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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