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1.1 miles
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-121 ft
Descent
2,005 ft
High Point
5 ft
Altitude change
1,911 ft
Altitude min
1,989 ft
Altitude start
1,995 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,723 ft
Distance climb
2,352 ft
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat

Explorer Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3228 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #317208 in Trail Running
    • #320539 in Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

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Explorer is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty machine groomed trail located near Lake Placid New York. This nordic ski primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Explorer

      ▼ Where is Explorer located?
      Explorer is located in Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Mt. Van Hoevenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.22135, -73.91937.
      ▼ How hard is Explorer?
      Explorer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Explorer?
      Explorer has 124 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 121 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,911 ft to 2,005 ft.
      ▼ Is Explorer a point to point trail?
      Yes, Explorer is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Explorer?
      Explorer is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Explorer?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Explorer. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Explorer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Explorer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Explorer?
      Explorer is a moderately popular trail. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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