The 11th highest peak, Mt. Colden is a rather interesting mountain with extensive slides and a unique dike. It offers a view of Mount Marcy and Algonquin that is unlike any other, along with a great view of the dike used as a trail by the first men to climb the mountain.
Mount Colden Trailhead: Most popular is from the Adirondack Loj lot, parking fee. Leave Lake Placid on Rte 73, turn right on Adirondack Loj Road.
12 miles RT, Moderate to Difficult Climb, Elevation 4714'
