Name: Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
Rating: 4.9

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All Clear 61 days ago

Mostly Dry, Fallen Trees - Great condition. Strenuous hike. Did not anticipate so many ledges/drop offs in the trail itself! 9.7mi to W.V. campground History

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“This trail approaches Slide Mountain from the east before passing over two more mountains, gaining 3635 ft. ”

— Mirek Wierzbicki

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Description

From parking lot follow the red blazed trail. This is a rugged trail but well maintained. Be prepared for a lot of scrambling. After running 3.9 miles, you reach the summit of Wittenberg with great views on the summit. The summit of Cornell Mountain is at reached after 4.8 miles. At 7.05 miles you hit the Slide Mt. You'll have great views just before and after summit . To complete entire trail you'll continue down another 1.9 miles to Phoenicia-East Branch Trail, but many runners use the summit of Slide Mountain as a turnaround point.

Contacts

Land Manager: NY Dept of Environmental Conservation - Big Indian Wilderness

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Trail Ratings

4.9 from 8 votes

#1

in Slide Mountain Wilderness

#134

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4.9 from 8 votes

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#1

in Slide Mountain Wilderness

#3

in New York

#134

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Make no mistake – this trail is tough!

8.6 Miles 13.8 Kilometers 69% Runnable	3,618' 1,103 m Ascent -2,146' -654 m Descent
13% Avg Grade (7°) 71% Max Grade (35°)	4,192' 1,278 m High 1,390' 424 m Low

Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)

8.6 Miles 13.8 Kilometers

69%

3,618' 1,103 m

-2,146' -654 m

13%

71%

4,192' 1,278 m

1,390' 424 m

Shared By Mirek Wierzbicki

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