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Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail

Lake Placid, New York

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

Min:644 ft
Max:1,612 ft
Gain:1,136 ft
Loss:1,136 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 644 ft and 1,612 ft across 14.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.644 ft967 ft1,289 ft1,612 ft0.0 mi3.5 mi7.0 mi10.6 mi14.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi673 ft
High point7.0 mi1,612 ft
End14.1 mi673 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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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.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 25, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Marcy DamIndian FallsMount Marcy summit (5,344 ft)

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