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Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent

Name: Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent
Rating: 5.0

5.0 ( 1 )

Trail

1.6 mile 2.5 kilometer point to point
Ski Line
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -1,112' -339 m
High: 1,566' 477 m
Low: 454' 138 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 13% (8°)
Max Slope: 20% (11°)

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Trail shared by Gunks Jesse

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Popular ski lines nearby

Skiing a wider section of Gertrude's Nose Switchback trail

Gertrude's Nose Direct Line

1.0 mi 1.6 km • -1,091 ft Descent • -332.42 m Descent

(1) Kerhonkson, NY

There are a couple of stream crossings. They may be covered in snow in winter...

Lost City King's Line

0.3 mi 0.6 km • -255 ft Descent • -77.75 m Descent

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Upper Carriage Road to Split Rock Lines

0.4 mi 0.7 km • -341 ft Descent • -103.89 m Descent

(1) New Paltz, NY

Nice turns at Spring Farm upper glades in 2015 winter!

Spring Farm Upper Glades Line

0.5 mi 0.7 km • -389 ft Descent • -118.67 m Descent

(1) New Paltz, NY

There are multiple uses for the Spring Farm area. This photo is from the ascent trail. Drop off the trail to ski the meadow below.

Spring Farm Meadow

0.2 mi 0.4 km • -152 ft Descent • -46.23 m Descent

(1) Stone R…, NY

“Use the fire road ascent as the line of descent.”

— Gunks Jesse

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

There are several areas that are very narrow and moderately steep with trees and rocks encroaching on the line. Use caution that you don't pick up too much speed too fast.

Description

Follow the fire trail for the entire length of the descent. This makes the descent easier than the direct route and is a good option in the dark or in thin conditions.