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Cascade Mountain Trail
Popular Adirondack summit hike with open-rock views and steady elevation gain.
Gothics Mountain Trail
Strenuous High Peaks route with dramatic ridge walking and open vistas.
Rooster Comb Trail
Adirondack out-and-back to a rocky overlook above Keene Valley.
About This Trail
A 7.9-mile out-and-back from the Garden trailhead over the scenic Brothers, a trio of rocky viewpoints that build in height along the ridgeline to Big Slide’s summit. The route features ladders, rock scrambles, and some of the best continuous views in the High Peaks. The first Brother is reached in just 45 minutes.
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Nearby Trails
Cascade Mountain Trail
Popular Adirondack summit hike with open-rock views and steady elevation gain.
Gothics Mountain Trail
Strenuous High Peaks route with dramatic ridge walking and open vistas.
Rooster Comb Trail
Adirondack out-and-back to a rocky overlook above Keene Valley.
Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail
Modern Adirondack trail with steady grades and broad summit views.
Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail
Flagship High Peaks route to New York's highest summit with alpine views.
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