Wright Peak Trail Adirondacks

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New York · essex County

Wright Peak Trail Adirondacks

Classic High Peaks climb with exposed summit rock and sweeping views.

Rating

Length

7.6 mi

Difficulty

7

County

essex

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Algonquin Peak Trail

Steep Adirondack ascent to a broad open summit and major mountain panoramas.

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Avalanche Lake Trail

Classic Adirondack corridor hike through lakes, cliffs, and mountain passes.

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Mount Jo Trail

Short but steep Adirondack route with broad views over Heart Lake.

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About This Trail

A 7-mile round-trip to the 4,580-foot summit, the 16th-highest of the 46 High Peaks, known as the windiest peak in the park. The final stretch above treeline is marked by cairns across exposed rock. Near the summit, a plaque and scattered debris mark the site of a 1962 B-47 military aircraft crash.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.1517187, -73.9801468

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Getting There

From Lake Placid, take Route 73 toward Keene for 3.25 miles. Turn right onto Adirondack Loj Road and follow it to the Heart Lake parking area. The Algonquin Trail leads to the Wright Peak spur.

Nearby Trails

Algonquin Peak Trail

Steep Adirondack ascent to a broad open summit and major mountain panoramas.

Avalanche Lake Trail

Classic Adirondack corridor hike through lakes, cliffs, and mountain passes.

Mount Jo Trail

Short but steep Adirondack route with broad views over Heart Lake.

Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail

Flagship High Peaks route to New York's highest summit with alpine views.

Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail

Modern Adirondack trail with steady grades and broad summit views.

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