Recent studies have shown that optimum temperature for long-distance walks or hikes is 50 to 55 degrees F. Broad-brimmed hats help hikers keep a cool head in hot weather. The Trap Dike is a mountaineering route up the foot Adirondack High Peak that starts at the shore of Avalanche Lake and ends at the base of a rock slide, created during Hurricane Irene in With over 3, feet of elevation gain and a round-trip distance of nearly 15 miles via the shortest route to the summit, Mount Marcy makes for a long and challenging hike any time of year, but especially in winter when the temperature drops, the wind howls, and the days are short.
For years Mount Marcy has been an attraction for skiers. Most New York backcountry skiers today take their first wild turns on this peak.
Depending on your speed and experience, it could take you 10 — 15 hours to hike. There are four routes for summiting Mount Marcy.
This is the most popular route and leaves from the Adirondack Loj. Once you hit the trail, you will head up toward Marcy Dam, which if you're not camping at the Loj, makes for a good place to set up a base camp. Continuing on the trail, you'll get the heart rate up on a steep ascent to Indian Falls. The elevation gain calms a bit once you reach the falls and head to the tree line -- keep an eye out for changing weather as you start to head above the tree line.
Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use. This is the highest of the 46 and a worthy objective. I did this over two days which made it more enjoyable. With it being one of the tallest it is also mostly above treeline which gives you views for the top which makes for a great experience.
One of the most spectacular hikes I ever done. Really worth it!!! Great hike, great views!! Bring extra socks, your feet will get wet. Bring a first aide kit and take down the phone number of the park rangers before you start your hike-you are in the middle of no where.
I came across a fella who broke his ankle on one of those rocks. I made my way up the Mt. Bring some advil!! Because of this, the only location where you can camp along the most popular trail to summit Mount Marcy is at the Marcy Dam. There are four Adirondack-style shelters around Marcy Dam, and around 20 open campsites scattered around the dam area, all marked with round discs.
The shelters can accommodate 8 hikers which is the overnight group limit, anyway. There are so many options, it is difficult to choose!
The bears in the area have outsmarted hanging food, so any type of container they can pick up, they will walk off with.
Hiking Mount Marcy can be combined with a number of other High Peaks in the area for even more epic adventures. It is doable in one day, but only for those with appropriate fitness levels. The trails split from the Van Hoevenberg Trail, and are well marked and easily found. Looking for other things to do around Lake Placid after your Mount Marcy hike? Check out our guide! If you are a summit hiker, this is one sure to be on your list, as it is the tallest peak in the state of New York!
And for anyone else… well, the views are pretty spectacular. If you are looking for a little bit of a challenge or a climbing workout, this is one hike that should not be missed in upstate New York.
Your email address will not be published. Skip to content. Even though this is the shortest hike up to the summit, the round trip is nearly 15 miles, with an elevation gain of feet. This hike itself will take you approximately 7 hours.
There are four routes for summiting Mount Marcy. The last 1. However, the payoff from the Mount Marcy Summit is a fantastic view of the Adirondack high peaks, Mont Royal in Montreal, Canada, and the Green Mountains in Vermont all from the highest peak in the state. Even the Van Hoevenberg Trail, the shortest of the trails, is nearly a mile round trip.
Hike along the Lake Arnold trail to Avalanche Camp, roughly 3. Most people think hiking season commences in the spring and concludes after the summer, however, fall and winter are some of the best seasons to visit the trails — especially the national parks.
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