more stats
663 ft
Distance
-56 ft
Descent
00:01:37
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
2,202 ft
Altitude min
2,259 ft
Altitude max
2,259 ft
Altitude start
2,201 ft
Altitude end
-8.5%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
663 ft
Distance down
00:01:37
Avg time

Skate Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #321627 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67257 in Trail Running
    • #315647 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,128 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,457 in Trail Running
    • #6,400 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Sloping single track paralleling ski trail on the way up to East Mtn Nordic loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skate Start located?
      Skate Start 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 44.21643, -73.90899.
      ▼ How hard is Skate Start?
      Skate Start is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skate Start?
      The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,202 ft to 2,259 ft.
      ▼ Is Skate Start a point to point trail?
      Skate Start is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skate Start?
      Skate Start is 663 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skate Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skate Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skate Start? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skate Start are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skate Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Skate Start. The trail is 663 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skate Start?
      Skate Start is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 73 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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