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This is an easy run leading to a great view and sharp drop off with a history of hang glider launches!


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1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

99%

Runnable

1,399' 426 m

High

1,355' 413 m

Low

24' 7 m

Up

68' 21 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

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This area requires a $6 vehicle entrance fee or Empire Pass from May 1 to October 31.

Description

You can access this trail via the Perimeter or Long Path: North Trails and it is a pretty easy flat trail. From the Perimeter Trail, follow the well marked trail with magenta blazes for about 0.4 miles until you connect with the Long Path: North. The park has good signage, and you'll take a right onto a doubletrack trail that is both the Hang Glider Road and Long Path trails. At about 0.6 miles you'll see more signage directing you to take a left and head toward the Hang Glider ledge. The end of the trail is a popular place to stop and eat lunch or a snack. There are unmarked trails that head east and west at the Hang Glider ledge (end of the trail) but both of those go through private land.

Contacts

Land Manager: NY State Parks

Shared By:

Abe Ferraro

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Hang Glider Ledge
Mar 24, 2018 near Altamont, NY
Fresh snow on Hang Glider Road.
Mar 13, 2018 near Altamont, NY
Looking out to Hang Gliders Ledge
Mar 13, 2018 near Altamont, NY
Nice day on Carrick Road and the Perimeter trail.
Mar 12, 2018 near Altamont, NY

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