10.2 mi
Distance
2,041 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 3m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Avalanche Lake is an out-and-back trail in Essex County, New York. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,041 feet. The nearest town is Lake Placid, New York, about 6 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 640 ft |
| High point | 4.5 mi | 939 ft |
| End | 10.2 mi | 640 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lake Placid, NY · about 6 mi away
- County:
- Essex County, NY
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake
1.4 mi awaySaranac Lake, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Adirondack Backcountry - Marcy Dam
4.1 mi awayLake Placid, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operator8 sitesState ForestTent
Feldspar Lean-to
5.4 mi awayKeene Valley, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Cascade Acres Mobile Home Park Sites & Sales
5.6 mi awayLake Placid, NY
Private
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