The 50 km long Jackrabbit Trail that was founded in 1986 offers a great opportunity for scenic and fun cross-country ski touring. The trail, which stretches from Keene, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake to Paul Smith, connects populated areas and four ski centers, and it includes longer sections of fun wilderness skiing.

Adirondack Ski Touring Council members are in charge of the construction and maintenance of the Jackrabbit Trail. Skiers do not have to pay a trail fee while passing through Whiteface Club, Cascade Cross-Country Ski Center, and Lake Placid Club trails if they stick to the well-marked jack Rabbit Trail. Snowshoeing is allowed, and the best snowshoeing is on the section of Old Mountain Road between Whiteface Inn Lane and the lean-to and between McKenzie Pond Road and McKenzie Pond.

Address: Lake Placid, New York 12946, Phone: 518-523-1365

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