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Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg · Lake Placid
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Lake Placid

Mt. Van Hoevenberg.

Nordic & Snowshoe·Lake Placid, NY·44.22°N 73.92°W
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Olympic-legacy Nordic center with 50 km of trail on two Winter Games sites

Rated4.6 / 5521 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 413-4672
Found inLake Placid, NY
Charted at44.22°N 73.92°Won the Atlas
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Nordic & Snowshoe · Lake PlacidEntry revised Aug 31, 2026
historicindoorfamily friendlyparkinggroup friendlyoutdoorguidedyear round
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Mt. Van Hoevenberg.

The trails stretch across terrain that hosted cross-country events in 1932 and 1980, and the venue continues to serve as a competition site for FIS World Cup and national-level racing. Fifty kilometers of groomed Nordic trail span the property, with both classic track and skate lanes maintained throughout the winter. The trail system divides into competition loops designed for elite athletes and recreational routes suited to beginners and families, though specific difficulty breakdowns are not published. The network centers on Mountain Pass Lodge, which serves as the trailhead, rental hub, and warming area. Day passes and season passes provide access to the full trail system, and the venue typically operates from early December through late March, snow conditions permitting. Rental equipment and group lessons are available on-site. Youth ski programs run throughout the season, and community events including full moon ski parties with bonfires stationed along the trails draw local participation. Snowshoeing shares portions of the cross-country trail system rather than offering dedicated snowshoe-only routes. The venue's Olympic pedigree means the grooming and maintenance standards remain high, with recent investments in energy-efficient snowmaking and hybrid snow groomers supporting extended and more reliable seasons. The trails traverse rolling terrain with views toward the surrounding High Peaks, and the lighting on competition trails allows for evening skiing. Beyond winter, the property transitions to mountain biking in summer, with trail access included in cross-country season passes. The venue also houses Hi Notch, an indoor climbing gym with over 1,500 square feet of climbing surface, and legacy tours that walk visitors through the site's Olympic history and behind-the-scenes access to the U.S. push track facility. The climbing gym operates year-round and offers adult and youth programs alongside open climbing hours.
§ Editor’s Note

Olympic-grade Nordic skiing in winter, the only east-coast bobsled ride year-round, and a long view to Marcy from the top of the trails.

— the publisher

§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Nordic & Snowshoe
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking, seating (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake Placid Region
The Address

220 Bobsled Run Lane
Lake Placid, NY 12946

44.2173°N · 73.9213°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City303 mi · 5h 30m
Albany136 mi · 2h 30m
Boston241 mi · 4h 30m
Montreal113 mi · 2h 0m
Syracuse172 mi · 3h 15m
Buffalo331 mi · 6h 0m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Mt. Van Hoevenberg, observed.

7 plates on file
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Mt Van Hoevenberg · Google
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Stephanie Benner · Google
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Jordan Craig · Google
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Udit Anand · Google
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Mt Van Hoevenberg · Google
Mt. Van Hoevenberg — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Li Z · Google
§ The Pairings

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Off the slopes — where to land for warm food, a beer, and a bed.

§ No. I

Après-ski.

Within ~25 miles
Salt of the Earth Bistro4.8 miLisa G's5.1 mi
§ No. III

Other winter pursuits.

Within ~25 miles
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center0.2 mi
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