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3,540 ft
Distance
525 ft
Climb
00:30:49
Avg time
525 ft
Altitude change
2,199 ft
Altitude min
2,724 ft
Altitude max
2,199 ft
Altitude start
2,723 ft
Altitude end
14.8%
Grade
1.3%
Grade max
40.1%
Grade min
3,540 ft
Distance climb
00:30:49
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Giant Ledge Details

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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Slide Mountain Wilderness
    Phoenicia, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3658 in Hiking [+]
    • #14229 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The shortest and easiest route up Giant Ledge is from the Oliverea Road North (Giant Ledge Trailhead) Parking Area. Begin by crossing the road and following the yellow marked Phoenicia East Branch Trail east 0.75 miles until its juncture with the blue marked Giant Ledge-Panther Trail. Turn left, heading north 0.85 miles to the summit and excellent views to both the east and west.

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        Panther Mountain via Giant Ledge
        6 miles • 1,847 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Giant Ledge

        ▼ Where is Giant Ledge located?
        Giant Ledge is located in Slide Mountain Wilderness, Phoenicia, New York, United States. It is part of the Slide Mountain Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.02649, -74.40341.
        ▼ How hard is Giant Ledge?
        Giant Ledge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Giant Ledge?
        Giant Ledge has 160 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 670 m to 830 m.
        ▼ Is Giant Ledge a point to point trail?
        Giant Ledge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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