Connery Pond to Whiteface Landing Trailhead: 3 miles east on Route 86 from the Route 73/86 junction in Lake Placid. It's 0.6 mile to the pond, then a 5 mile trail to the northern shore of Lake Placid, the lake.
The backcountry trails that follow are not packed or groomed; they are, however, marked routes which can be explored using either skis or snowshoes. Most summer hiking trails can be negotiated using snowshoes during the winter. During the winter it is especially important to be prepared, with the gear and clothing you carry, for the possibility of spending an unexpected night out and for minor equipment repairs. Plan ahead, carry a map and compass, and be sure to let someone know where you are going and when you will return.
Snowshoes or skis are required on all trails in the High Peaks Wilderness Area when there is more than eight inches of snow on the ground.
6 miles RT, novice
Some photos courtesy of Adirondack Family Time website. Read their blog post about this trail.
