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Big Slide Mountain Trail
Popular Adirondack ridge route with ladders, ledges, and big scenery.
Rooster Comb Trail
Adirondack out-and-back to a rocky overlook above Keene Valley.
Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail
Flagship High Peaks route to New York's highest summit with alpine views.
About This Trail
A strenuous route to the 4,736-foot summit, the 10th-highest Adirondack High Peak, featuring fixed cables and ladders on the exposed east ridge. The 12.8-mile round-trip ascends 3,400 feet and should be attempted only by experienced hikers comfortable with exposure. The bald summit offers incredible 360-degree views.
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Big Slide Mountain Trail
Popular Adirondack ridge route with ladders, ledges, and big scenery.
Rooster Comb Trail
Adirondack out-and-back to a rocky overlook above Keene Valley.
Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail
Flagship High Peaks route to New York's highest summit with alpine views.
Cascade Mountain Trail
Popular Adirondack summit hike with open-rock views and steady elevation gain.
Roaring Brook Falls Trail Keene Valley
Short walk to a scenic multi-tier waterfall near Keene Valley.
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