Elevator Shaft Trail

Lake Placid · Essex County · NY

1.6 miDistance

1,476 ftTotal climb

1,474 ftTotal descent

3,401 ftHigh point

1,975 ftLow point

Elevation profile

Elevator Shaft Trail is a 1.6-mile trail near Lake Placid, in Essex County, NY. It climbs 1,476 ft and descends 1,474 ft, between 1,975 ft and a high point of 3,401 ft. Mapped for hiking.

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Updated 2026-07-21. Open the interactive map for routing, weather, and offline use.