
14.1 mi
Distance
3,727 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 27m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail is an out-and-back trail in Essex County, New York. It is 14 miles long and gains 3,727 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 | 673 ft |
| High point | 7.0 mi | 1,612 ft |
| End | 14.1 mi | 673 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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Avalanche Lake Mount Marcy Loop Trail
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Mount Marshall via Avalanche Pass
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake
0.1 mi awaySaranac Lake, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable

Adirondack Backcountry - Marcy Dam
3.3 mi awayLake Placid, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operator8 sitesState ForestTent

Feldspar Lean-to
4.8 mi awayKeene Valley, NY
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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