When presented with prime conditions during the winter months, this route provides great access to a nice 4,000ft ascent and descent. Due to it’s high altitude, the Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway serves as a popular early season tour, or a last resort option during low -snow season. Park near Lake Stevens at the tollhouse to, and begin your ascent. At about 3.5 miles in you will reach a hairpin turn known as “Lake Placid Turn”. Here you will enjoy views of Lake Placid. Continue up past Wilmington Turn, which is located at about 4.5 miles before moving onto the castle near the summit. Finish to the summit by following the railing along the summer walkway. Enjoy this vista point before the exciting descent back to the vehicle.