New York · Cross-country skiing · Near Schroon Lake

A-Climb

0.3 mi
round trip
190 ft
climb
1,167 ft
high point
Out and back
route

A-Climb is a short, looped cross-country ski route on Town of Johnsburg land in New York, about 0.3 miles long and rated moderate. It rises from roughly 1,070 feet to about 1,167 feet, with a total climb of 82 feet and a total descent of 108 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.09 miles in, with a 14% grade. Winter is the natural season for this route. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Indian Lake, which sits about 500 feet higher than the climb, show January highs around 25°F and lows near 6°F, with February the second coldest month. The station's July highs average about 75°F, so summer is far warmer. Several other ski routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Beginner Loop, Blueberry Patch and Stadium Run. Climbers can find Chatiemac Cliff about 3.4 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Elizabeth Point Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 6.9 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Ski Bowl Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit A-Climb

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

      25° / 6°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 54°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 53°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 14.9 mi away at 1,670 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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