Janacks Landing Trail
Heading left you will cross a long board walk and ski to the top of a small hill before leveling off and arriving at the lean-to. The Shore of Cranberry Lake is just down a small hill along a couple well defined paths.
Elevation Gain/Loss to Destination:
Gain of ~30 feet to the lean-to
Approximate Time, Round Trip:
Family with Kids: 4 to 5 hours
Experienced Skier: 3 to 4 hours
Out of Shape/Beginner Skier: 4 to 5 hours
Distance Round Trip:
8.4 miles
Trailhead Location:
From the intersection of Route 3 and Route 30 in the Village of Tupper Lake follow Route 3 toward Cranberry Lake. Follow Route 3 for 33.4 miles to CR61 (Wanakena Road) on the left. Follow here and stay straight on the main road to South Shore Road. Follow South Shore Road for around 0.75 miles to the trailhead parking on the right..
Difficulty: 1=beginner, 5=advanced
One: This is a very flat and easy ski
Additional Important Information:
Janacks Landing has a great lean-to that rests on the shoulder of Cranberry Lake, a great short overnight ski outing.
Skiing over a frozen body of water is a cross-country skiing past time; it can access you to areas not seen by most in the summer. With that being said it is a dangerous activity to cross frozen water bodies and should be done with care and respect for your environment. Know the ice conditions and be prepared for anything including heavy winds, snow drifts, whiteouts, slushy conditions, and thin ice.