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New York · Cross-country skiing · Near Schroon Lake
Van Hoevenberg Ski Trail
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 523 ft
- climb
- 3,601 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Van Hoevenberg Ski Trail is a cross-country ski route in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is an out-and-back of about a mile, with a total elevation gain of about 520 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.4 miles, where the grade reaches 28 percent. The high point is about 3,600 feet, and the trail starts at roughly 3,120 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the climb is steeper in the first half. The trail is short enough to fit into a day of exploring the surrounding area, which is packed with hiking and climbing. Phelps Mountain Trail lies about 0.3 miles away, and Tabletop Mountain Trail is about half a mile off. Indian Falls-Lake Arnold Crossover Trail is about 0.6 miles away, and Mt Colden, a climbing area, is about 2 miles away.
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