Mr. Van Ski Trail

Lake Placid · Essex County · NY

4.3 miDistance
770 ftTotal climb
401 ftTotal descent
2,453 ftHigh point
2,073 ftLow point
easyDifficulty
backcountrySurface

Elevation profile

Mr. Van Ski Trail is a 4.3-mile easy trail near Lake Placid, in Essex County, NY. It climbs 770 ft and descends 401 ft, between 2,073 ft and a high point of 2,453 ft. The surface is backcountry. Mapped for winter sports, xc ski.

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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.