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Indian Head Crossover Trail

Summits Indian Head

1.3 mi out & back, trail only · 495 ft gain · 2,680 ft high point · Easy

Reached from Roostercomb Parking Area, 15.4 mi each way

NY · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 1.3-mile out and back path reaches Indian Head and South Outlook above Lower Ausable Lake. The Indian Head Crossover Trail climbs 495 feet.

Elevation

495 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 460 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Indian HeadDestination · 0.5 mi in
South OutlookDestination · 0.7 mi in
Lower Ausable LakeDestination · 0.7 mi in
Fish Hawk Cliffs LookoutDestination · 0.7 mi in
North OutlookAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
Gothic WindowNearby · 0.6 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 0.7 mi in
Rainbows Falls LookoutNearby · 0.7 mi in
Rainbow FallsNearby · 0.7 mi in
Outlook #1Nearby · 0.7 mi in
Outlook #2Nearby · 0.7 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.3 mi, trail only
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 495 ft round trip
High point: 2,680 ft
Low point: 2,203 ft
Difficulty: EasyFrom 1.3 mi and 495 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NY
Camps within 15 mi: 0
Trailhead: 44.1855° N · 73.7868° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today48°39°Light Rain Likely
Sun51°39°Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon48°35°Rain Showers
Tue51°37°Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wed47°32°Chance Light Rain
Thu45°28°Slight Chance Light Snow
Fri41°27°Chance Light Snow

Today: Light Rain Likely · wind 5 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

Verizon5G · Excellent
AT&T5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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