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2,428 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
1,984 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,944 ft
Altitude min
1,984 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-7.4%
Grade max
12.9%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat

West Beginner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Craig Wood Trails
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #2320 in Nordic Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Beginner loop with hills and straightaways in the mix

Access Info

Walk across the road from the lodge to find the start.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is West Beginner Loop located?
      West Beginner Loop 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 44.24941, -73.94624.
      ▼ How hard is West Beginner Loop?
      West Beginner Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for West Beginner Loop?
      West Beginner Loop has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,944 ft to 1,984 ft.
      ▼ Is West Beginner Loop a point to point trail?
      West Beginner Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is West Beginner Loop?
      West Beginner Loop is 2,428 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on West Beginner Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on West Beginner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski West Beginner Loop?
      West Beginner Loop is best visited during: Winter.
      ▼ How do I access West Beginner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to West Beginner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is West Beginner Loop?
      West Beginner Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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