more stats
1,588 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
1,989 ft
High Point
-19 ft
Altitude change
1,960 ft
Altitude min
1,989 ft
Altitude start
1,969 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
5.1%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
1,198 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat

East Beginner Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Craig Wood Trails
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #1251 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Winter
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Easy straightaway following the road toward the North-South Connector

Access Info

Trail begins immediately outside the main lodge pro shop

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is East Beginner located?
      East Beginner is located in Craig Wood Trails, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Craig Wood Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.24967, -73.94533.
      How hard is East Beginner?
      East Beginner is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%.
      What is the elevation gain for East Beginner?
      East Beginner has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,960 ft to 1,989 ft.
      Is East Beginner a point to point trail?
      East Beginner is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      How long is East Beginner?
      East Beginner is 1,588 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      Are dogs allowed on East Beginner?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on East Beginner. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ski East Beginner?
      East Beginner is best visited during: Winter.
      How do I access East Beginner? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to East Beginner are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How busy is East Beginner?
      East Beginner is a very popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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