Hiking at Whiteface
Come to Whiteface and get outside! We have hiking trails for all ability levels to get you and your family out on an Adirondack Adventure.
Check out our trails and find the right one for you.
Trails
West Branch Nature Trail
Beginner/Intermediate: 1.9 miles | 1.5 hours
This trail begins at the bottom of the Mixing Bowl lift and proceeds along the West Branch of the Ausable River, passing through hardwood forests, and open ski trails, returning to the base lodge via the beautiful Stag Brook Trail.
Stag Brook Falls Trail
Beginner/Intermediate: 0.5 miles | 0.5 hours
This trail begins behind the Base Lodge and proceeds up the Stag Brook, past a 25-foot waterfall. It is a short trail (1/2 mile) that eventually leads to open ski trails. This would be a good option for those who would like to hike up the mountain to gain a scenic vista.
Top of Gondola to Summit
Expert: 1.25 miles (one way) | 1.5 hours
There is a sign at the bottom of Paron’s Run indicating the trail to the summit. At the Summit Quad Terminal, hikers will find a steep narrow trail leading to the summit. Please remember that the last Gondola cabin leaves the top at 4:30. Ask any of our attendants at the top of the gondola for direction.
Nature Trail at the Summit Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway
Intermediate: 0.2 miles (one way) | 0.25 hours
The trail begins at the top of Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway and proceeds to the summit. 1/5 of a mile in length climbing 257′ feet in elevation.
Top of Gondola to the Base
Intermediate: 2.5 to 3.0 miles (one way) | 2 hours
There is no marked trail from the top. We recommend that guests hike Excelsior to the top of the Face Lift, and then follow that lift to the bottom. 2.5 to 3.0 miles long, loose gravel, not recommended for amateurs.
Bear Den Mountain Hike
Intermediate: 3.2 mile | 2.5 hours
The hike begins in the Bear Den parking lot. The round trip hike is 3.2 miles, vertical 1,432 feet. The summit is an open rock with nice views. This is a moderate level hike, some experience recommended.
Schedule
Hiking has Concluded for the 2020 Summer/Fall Season
Stay tuned for 2021 Information.
| ACTIVITY | OPEN | CLOSE | DAYS | CLOSING DAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudsplitter Gondola | 9:30 am | 5:00 pm | Fri - Sun | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
| Disc Golf | 9:30 am | 5:00 pm | Fri - Sun | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
| J. LOHR Café & Wine Bar | 9:00 am | 5:00 pm | Fri - Sun | Monday, October 18, 2020 |
| Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway | 8:45 am | 5:30 pm | Fri - Sun | Monday, October 18, 2020 |
| 4610′ Grill | 8:45 am | 5:30 pm | Daily | Monday, October 12, 2020 |
| *Times and dates are subject to change. |
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Hiking at the Whiteface