This is the BIG one! Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain in New York, and that means a dawn to dusk expedition to summit and back in one day. Not technically challenging, but with plenty of varied terrain.
Mount Marcy Trailhead: Most popular is from the Adirondack Loj lot, parking fee. Leave Lake Placid on Rte 73, turn right on Adirondack Loj Road.
15 miles RT, Moderate Climb, Elevation 5344'
Time in hours:
Family with Young Kids: not recommended Experienced Hiker: To Summit: 5.5 Round Trip: 12.0 Out of Shape Hiker: not recommended
