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Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center · Lake Placid
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Lake Placid

Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center.

Nordic & Snowshoe·Lake Placid, NY·44.22°N 73.92°W

Mt. Van Hoevenberg is a Lake Placid Legacy Site that hosted the 1932 and 1980 Winter Games. It offers a wide range of recreational activities, including cross-country skiing, biathlon, mountain biking, hiking, a Cliffside Coaster, and the…

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Telephone(518) 523-2811
Found inLake Placid, NY
Charted at44.22°N 73.92°Won the Atlas
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Nordic & Snowshoe · Lake PlacidEntry revised Sep 12, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center.

This significant Lake Placid Legacy Site is recognized for its role in hosting the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Today, it serves as a year-round recreational center offering a diverse array of activities and sporting events for visitors. During the colder months, the center is a hub for winter sports, providing extensive trails for cross-country skiing and opportunities for biathlon, luge, and skeleton experiences. It also hosts various national and international winter sports competitions, continuing its Olympic heritage. As seasons transition, the venue transforms to offer warm-weather adventures. Guests can explore miles of trails for cross-country biking and hiking, ride the thrilling Cliffside Coaster, or engage in climbing activities. Lessons are available for many of these sports, catering to different skill levels and encouraging participation. On-site amenities include dining options, equipment rentals, and retail services to enhance the visitor experience. Mt. Van Hoevenberg also runs youth and adult sport development programs, fostering engagement in activities such as biking, climbing, skiing, bobsled, and skeleton.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

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

Where it sits.

Lake Placid Region
The Address

220 Bobsled Run Ln
Lake Placid, NY 12946

44.2191°N · 73.9231°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 Cross Country & Biathlon Center, observed.

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Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center — plate IPlate I — the leaderMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
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Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center — plate IIIPlate IIIMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center — plate IVPlate IVMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center — plate VPlate VMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center — plate VIPlate VIMt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country & Biathlon Center, Lake Placid
§ 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 Bistro4.6 miLisa G's5.0 mi
§ No. III

Other winter pursuits.

Within ~25 miles
Mt. Van Hoevenberg0.2 mi
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