How do I get to Whiteface Lodge?
Take Interstate 81 North to Watertown. Take Route 3 East to Saranac Lake. Take Route 86 East to Lake Placid. Just after you pass the “Welcome to Lake Placid” sign (on your left), take a left on to Whiteface Inn Lane.
Can you still drive up Whiteface Mountain?
It’s a great stop if you’re on a road trip in the Northeast of America or Eastern Canada. Can you drive up Whiteface Mountain? Yes, you can! You can almost get all the way to the top when you drive up Whiteface Mountain.
How much does it cost to drive Whiteface?
Schedule
| Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway Rates | Add | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle & Driver | $20 | |
| Add 1 Passenger | + | $20 |
| Each 3-8 Passengers | + | $10 |
| Motorcycle + Driver | $20 |
How long is Whiteface Open?
Rentals & Tuning
| Rentals Operating Hours | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Weekends and Holidays | 7:30 am | 5:00 pm |
| Weekdays | 8:00 am | 4:30 pm |
How do I get to Whiteface Mountain?
From the four-way stop sign in Wilmington, take the turn onto Route 431 (Whiteface Mountain Road) toward the Toll Road. Go 0.6 miles to Reservoir Road on the left, drive to the end and park. This is a 5.7-mile hike, one-way, to the summit.
Is Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway open?
The Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway is now open Daily, 8:45am – 5:30pm!
How late can you drive up Whiteface Mountain?
The Memorial Highway is open daily from May 24 through October 14, weather permitting.
Can you drive up Whiteface in winter?
Tour the Highway Besides offering vehicle access to the summit in summer, it serves as a wonderful winter touring route for backcountry skiers and snowboarders. This is typically one of the first early-season spots to do some laps.
How long does it take to drive to the top of Whiteface Mountain?
It is probably 7 or 8 miles from Wilmington to the top, but the driving is windy and slow, so probably takes 10 or 15 minutes. But once you get to the parking area, you need to take an elevator or hike to the top, look around, and get back down, which will take you 45 minutes to an hour, I would think.
Can you ski Whiteface in April?
Take in spectacular panoramic spring views of the Adirondack Mountains —including Whiteface — from the village. From March to mid-April, the warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours set the stage for après skiing fun in the nearby village of Lake Placid.
How many trails are open at Whiteface?
90 trails
Whiteface is home to the greatest vertical drop east of the Rockies, with 90 trails stretching over 25 miles and encompassing three peaks….Schedule.
| Lifts Operating Hours | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Face Lift | 8:30 am | 4:00 pm |
| Cloudsplitter Gondola | 8:30 am | 3:30 pm |
| Freeway | 9:00 am | 3:30 pm |
| Little Whiteface | 9:00 am | 3:30 pm |
How busy is Whiteface Mountain?
Crowds at Whiteface Mountain Whiteface is no exception. As a large mountain, it disperses the crowds fairly well but ultimately offers only 283 skiable acres. It’s easy to look at the mountain and envision where a dozen new trails could be cut without requiring additional ski lifts.