Near Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail
Looking south into the High Peaks region from Mt Van Hoevenberg. Taken 10/06/21.
Near Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail
The improved trail is like this the entire length. Can't give the trail crew responsible for this enough credit.
Near Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail
Rewarding view at Van Hoevenberg
Near Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail
Fall leaf trip 9/29/19
Near Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail
View from Mt. Van Hoevenburg

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Hike Trail

Van Hovenberg Mountain Trail

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Short, easy hike to three ledges overlooking the heart of the High Peaks Wilderness
1.2
mi
Distance
698
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews
Access Issues
Trail is heavily rerouted due to construction and maintenance. Access to trailhead adds about a mile each way on wide cross-country ski trails. Signage on ski trails can be confusing, but look for yellow circles nailed to trees, not yellow circles on posted signs.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.24mi
Distance
698ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,928ft
High Point
2,230ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins behind the new main lodge and is clearly marked with signs and yellow trail markers. The markers are no where needed on the trail because the the new, improved trail is so well made and obvious that it is nearly impossible to lose it. Just follow the stone stairs and crushed stone path to the summit ledges. The trail makes a sharp, hair pin turn to the right at roughly 1 mile and is about half way to the top. The grade is fairly sustained the entire length of the trail but is never really steep. The footsteps are always level as the trail crew essentially paved the entire way with flat, granite blocks. A very pleasant hike to be sure.

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