Whiteface Mountain Mountain

Address: Whiteface Mountain, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA

Website: https://www.whitefacenewyork.com/

Hours: Gondola/summit access varies seasonally; Whiteface Mountain Ski Area open seasonally (winter/summer operations)

Admission: $25 adult (seasonal gondola/summit access; ski lift and park fees vary)

Whiteface Mountain is a prominent peak in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, United States, with a summit elevation of approximately 4,867 feet (1,483 metres). It is known for steep ski terrain and developed visitor facilities.

The mountain features a developed ski area with lifts and runs on its slopes and a paved memorial highway that provides motor access close to the summit, where an observation plaza is reached via an elevator through the rock. Recreational visitors use the site for downhill skiing, hiking, and scenic driving.

Modern facilities and lifts were developed in the 20th century; Whiteface served as the venue for alpine skiing events in the 1980 Winter Olympics held at Lake Placid and has been an important recreational mountain since that development. Infrastructure has been upgraded periodically to support both winter sports and summer visitors.

Whiteface sits within the Adirondack Park near the village and town of Lake Placid in Essex County, northern New York, and is accessed from roads serving the Lake Placid area.

• Elevation: Summit elevation approximately 4,867 feet (1,483 metres).
• Olympic history: Host venue for alpine skiing during the 1980 Winter Olympics held in nearby Lake Placid.

What to See#

• Ski area and lifts: A developed ski area with multiple downhill runs and lifts on the mountain’s western slopes, used for year-round recreation.
• Summit access: A paved summit road with an elevator and observation facilities that provide panoramic views from the mountain top.

Whiteface Mountain is near Wilmington and Lake Placid, NY. From I-87 take Route 86 west toward Lake Placid; follow signs to Whiteface Mountain. The region is served by regional airports and is a 2-3 hour drive from Albany or Burlington, VT.

• Take the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (ADK) Summit or gondola early to avoid queues and capture morning light.
• If skiing, check conditions at Whiteface Ski Resort; Lake Placid provides accommodations and dining.
• On clear days the summit views include the High Peaks and the Champlain Valley-bring a telephoto lens.