Split Rock Point Way.
3 miles along Lake Champlain's western shore in Essex, New York, tracing the water's edge near the historic Split Rock lighthouse site. The trail links coastal access points through a relatively flat corridor that sees four-season use, including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing when conditions allow.
- Family-friendlyShort, easy, and gentle enough for young legs
- Good for snowshoeingNon-technical grade that carries a snowshoe track
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · tops out ~1,499 ft · live closures appear above
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What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
If you’re already out here.
Saranac Lake.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Sip.
1— 24.5 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Drink.
1— 23.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
1— 23.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
2- White Pine Camp23.2 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE24.2 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 23.2 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Split Rock Point Way?The Split Rock Point Way is approximately 2.27 miles (3.6 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.
- How long does it take to hike the Split Rock Point Way?Most hikers complete the Split Rock Point Way in about 1 hour 15 minutes at a steady pace with roughly 207 feet of elevation gain. Allow extra time for rest stops, photos, weather, and trail conditions.
- How difficult is the Split Rock Point Way?Based on its length and elevation gain, the Split Rock Point Way is an easy hike (207 ft of climbing over the route) — gentle grades suitable for most fitness levels and families. This is an estimate from route data, not an official trail rating — check current DEC advisories before heading out.