Jackrabbit Scott's Cobble Reroute Update

Glenn, our executive director, skied the new section of the Jackrabbit Trail around Scott's Cobble over the weekend with friends and family. This picture is from just before entering the golf course on the return trip.

“This is the biggest improvement to the Jackrabbit in at least a decade” – Josh Wilson, former BETA executive director, regarding the Jackrabbit Trail reroute around Scott's Cobble that was finished this fall. Josh has been involved in the project from the very beginning. He offered his chainsaw skills in late October alongside Dusty and Glenn (our Trail Coordinator and Executive Director, respectively) and many longtime volunteers.

The new section (red trail on the map) is approximately two miles long. By linking Craig Wood Golf Course to the intersection of Mountain Lane and State Route 73, it will eliminate two crossings of highway and offer a direct route for skiers touring between Lake Placid and Keene. It is incredible to see this vision become a reality for our community at last.

We asked on social media what we should rename the retired section of the JRT. It was really fantastic to hear from so many people and your creative suggestions were great -- thank you!  

We were specifically moved by an outpouring of support for honoring the late Art Jubin.  Art built the Cascade Ski Touring Center in 1979 (now owned by the Adirondack Mountain Club and known as the Cascade Welcome Center) and helped make this JRT reroute a reality. After consulting with his family, we are proud to move forward with naming the old JRT section "Jubin's Jaunt." Check out the map for updated names -- Jubin's Jaunt is blue and bookended by triangles.

This reroute has been a labor of love for many people over many years, including Art, Josh Wilson, and countless other trail advocates.  It's incredibly rewarding to see their hard work come to fruition -- thank you to every person who helped make this vision a reality for our community!