Near Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
Slide Mountain takes on a new character in the winter.
Near Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
Enjoy the wonderful view from Mt. Slide on the Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail.
Near Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
Enjoy pleasant winter views from the summit of Slide Mountain.
Near Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
Enjoy a charming and peaceful view from Wittenberg Mountain.
Near Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)
The Wittenberg Cornell Slide Trail is only for the brave and sure-footed!

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Burroughs Range Trail (Wittenburg Cornell Slide Trail)

4.9 (19 Ratings)
This trail approaches Slide Mountain from the east before passing over two more mountains, gaining 3635 ft.
8.1
mi
Distance
3,660
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
There is a $6.00 fee to park at the lot where the directions take you.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.09mi
Distance
3,660ft
Elevation Gain
2,192ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
4,183ft
High Point
1,337ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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 hiking 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 hikers use the summit of Slide Mountain as a turnaround point.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Miroslaw Wierzbicki