Whales Tail Ski Trail

Lake Placid · Essex County · NY

1.0 miDistance
360 ftTotal climb
358 ftTotal descent
2,733 ftHigh point
2,373 ftLow point
intermediateDifficulty
backcountrySurface

Elevation profile

Whales Tail Ski Trail is a 1.0-mile intermediate trail near Lake Placid, in Essex County, NY. It climbs 360 ft and descends 358 ft, between 2,373 ft and a high point of 2,733 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.