Over 4,000 Feet

Big, bold, and beautiful, the Adirondack High Peaks have been a magnet for explorers for more than 150 years. The original list of High Peaks included the 46 Adirondack mountains that were higher than 4,000 feet in elevation. Later, it was determined that one mountain had been overlooked and four of the original group were actually a little lower than 4,000 feet.

These days, people seeking the coveted 46er patch must summit the mountains on the original list. Most of the High Peaks are located in the Lake Placid/Keene-Keene Valley area.

Roughly twenty of the High Peaks do not have a marked trail to the top. On those mountains unmaintained, unmarked herd paths have developed over the years. These paths are generally easy to follow, but anyone attempting them should know how to use a map and compass. Hikers are urged to buy a good hiking guidebook or to hire an Adirondack guide.

Leave No Trace and Love Your ADK

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations taking a long view and protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Blue Line. That tradition continues today as we support and encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters of the Adirondacks.

Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

In winter, it is especially important to come prepared and practice ways to Love Your ADK; the best way to avoid emergencies is to properly plan and prepare for your trip.

 

 

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Iroquois Peak
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Iroquois is the third peak along the MacIntyre Mountain Range and is most often climbed with Algonquin Peak and Wright Peak. The primary route as you see ascends most of Wright and all of Algonquin on the way. Iroquois is one of the High Peaks...

  
Mount Marcy
Adirondack Loj, Lake Placid
(518) 837-5047

Mount Marcy is the highest of the High Peaks, and its impressive presence commands the view from many other peaks.

  
Street and Nye Mountains
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Often climbed with Nye Mountain, Street is a more rewarding experience as it does have some views. While views are lacking from the true summit a faint herd-path leading a few yards southwest from the summit, opens up outstanding views of the...

  
Algonquin Peak
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-3441 ext.121

Algonquin Peak is the second highest mountain in New York state, and the hike up it should not be taken lightly.

  
Cliff Mountain
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Cliff Mountain is one of the most challenging High Peaks. While the views are decent along the climb, the approach to the climb is very demanding.

  
Mountain Pass Lodge Hiking Center
31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid

The new hiking center at the Mountain Pass Lodge at Mount Van Hoevenberg provides hikers with the opportunity to regroup before or after a hike, and use front country amenities before heading off on the trail.

  
Phelps Mountain
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Phelps Mountain is the 32nd highest peak in the Adirondacks. Phelps can be found east of Marcy Dam and north of Mount Marcy. Resting in the heart of the High Peaks Wilderness Area it boasts some of the best views in the park. The hike starts...

  
Wright Peak
Heart Lake, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Hiking This Adirondack 46 High Peak is #16 on the list and #1 for wind factor. A B-47 bomber crashed here in 1962, and most of the wreckage remains. Wright peak can also be combined with Algonquin Peak, Rong Peak, and Iroquois Peak for a long day. The...

  
Mount Redfield
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Redfield was named for Professor William C. Redfield: meteorologist, organizer of, and participant in, the first recorded ascent of Mount Marcy. This High Peak is trailless so use of map/compass is required.

  
Mount Marshall
Lake Placid

Marshall's tree covered summit is less impressive than the wondrous trail which leads up to it. With numerous waterfalls along Herbert Brook, and great views of the Flowed Lands, you will not be lacking for photographic opportunities.

  
Cascade Mountain
Route 73, Lake Placid
(518) 837-5047

Cascade is generally considered to be the "easiest" of the 46 High Peaks, but that doesn't mean it's not a challenge! Sweeping views are only reached after ascending almost 2,000 feet...

  
Gray Peak
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Gray Peak is the tallest of the trailless High Peaks and has an act of putting on two totally different faces depending on the season. In summer it is slightly treed with stunted growth, in winter the trees are buried and it resembles that of a bald...

  
Tabletop Mountain
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Tabletop Mountain is the 19th of the 46 highest peaks in the Adirondack Park. This peak is referred to as one of the trail-less High Peaks. The herd-path while not marked is easily followed. Tabletop Mountain is considered one of the easier...

  
Mount Colden
Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
(518) 523-2445

Mount Colden is one of the more popular mountains in the High Peaks, and with good reason: the hike is challenging and beautiful. 

  
Dial Mountain
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Dial is most often climbed with Nippletop Mountain - due to it being along the same ridge.

  
Mount Haystack
The Garden, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Haystack is one of the most demanding hikes of the 46 High Peaks due to its rugged terrain and hiking distance. The summit of Haystack is a bald dome in the shape of a stack of hay. Its appearance is not like the other High Peaks in the Adirondacks...

  
Basin Mountain
Johns Brook LaneADK Garden Trailhead, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Basin is reached by a challenging route with many steep rocks and narrow ledges, but the views are some of the finest in the mountains. A bit of history is still embedded on the summit with the large bolt placed in the rock near the east side...

  
Blake Peak
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Blake was named after Mills Blake, Verplank Colvin's assistant during the great survey of the Adirondack Park. This Adirondack 46 High Peak is number 43 on the classic 46er list, but sadly has fallen to 45th as new surveying methods discovered...

  
Mount Colvin
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Colvin was named after Verplank Colvin assistant the great surveyor of the Adirondack Park. Colvin is often climbed with Blake Peak - due to it being along the same ridge and located conveniently behind Colvin.

  
Lower Wolfjaw Mountain
24-78 Ausable RoadSt Huberts parking area for ADK Trailhead, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Lower Wolf Jaw is the first High Peak along the Great Range Trail and has five distinct approaches to its summit.

  
Sawteeth
Route 73, Keene
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Sawteeth has possibly one of the best views in the park, not because it's a bald summit, but its placement within the High Peaks Region sets it apart from many others.

  
Whiteface Mountain Hike
Reservoir Rd, Wilmington
(518) 837-5047

Whiteface is the fifth highest peak in New York, and is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Whiteface is often climbed with Esther Mountain, another High Peak.

  
Seward Range
Coreys Road, Tupper Lake
(518) 523-2445

The Seward Range is one of the most remote in the Adirondack High Peaks and it consists of Seward, Donaldson, Emmons, and Seymour mountains. Seymour is separated from the other three by Ouluska Pass. This hike describes climbing Seward, Donaldson, and...

  
Gothics
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 837-5047

Gothics is the 10th tallest mountain in New York state, and its stunning summit can be reached by a difficult hike from multiple trailheads.

  
Armstrong Mountain
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Named after Thomas Armstrong, a 19th Century lumberman, this climb features a huge ladder on one approach and several smaller ones on the other approach. Great views of the upper Great Range and Johns Brook Valley.

  
Upper Wolfjaw Mountain
24-78 Ausable RoadSt Huberts parking area for ADK Trailhead, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

This hike features a treed summit and some steep portions of the trail. However, there are spectacular views from the summit rock. The Wolf Jaws got their names because a painter, Alexander Wyant, said the deep col between them resembled a wolf's jaw.

  
Rocky Peak Ridge
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest peak in the Adirondacks at 4,420 feet in elevation. It offers outstanding views from its summit, and is usually less-crowded than neighboring Giant.

  
Saddleback Mountain
Johns Brook LaneADK Garden Trailhead, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Saddleback is often climbed along the Great Range Trail with Lower Wolf Jaw, Upper Wolf Jaw, Armstrong and Gothics, or Haystack and Basin. However, it's a fabulous climb by itself. The views are outstanding, the climb is packed with memories, and the...

  
Allen Mountain
County Route 25, Newcomb
(518) 532-7675

Hiking An ascent of Allen is a major undertaking since it is a nearly 20 mile roundtrip, nearly half of which is on unmarked trails.

  
Porter Mountain
Route 73, Keene
(518) 523-2445

Often climbed with Cascade Mountain, Porter Mountain is a rewarding experience in its own right. Wide views at the summit and usually less crowded than the more popular Cascade.

  
Seymour Mountain
Coreys Road, Tupper Lake
(518) 524-2445

Seymour Mountain is the stand alone peak of the Seward Range and located on the opposite side of Ouluska Pass and separated from Seward, Donaldson and Emmons by a very deep valley.

  
Nippletop
24-78 Ausable RdSt. Huberts Parking Area, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Nippletop is most often climbed with Dial Mountain - due to it being along the same ridge.

  
The Dix Range

The views from the Dix Range are some of the best in the Northeast! With five different mountains, this traverse offers something rugged and adventurous for hikers. This range includes five of the 46 High Peaks: Macomb, Grace Peak, Carson Peak, Hough,...

  
Dix Mountain
1196 NY Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Hiking Dix is often climbed by itself, but in many cases is combined with the rest or parts of the Dix Range. The Dix Range also includes South Dix (Carson Peak,), East Dix (Grace Peak,) Hough Peak, and Macomb Mountain. Dix is the big boy of the range...

  
Giant Mountain
Route 73, Keene Valley
(518) 523-2445

Giant is a shortened name for the peak that was originally called Giant of the Valley, and that's exactly what it is — a huge landmass that towers over Keene Valley and the surrounding lowlands.

  
Esther Mountain
Reservoir Lane, Wilmington
(518) 523-2445

Esther was named after Esther McComb who, at the age of 15, made the first recorded ascent of the peak. It is a High Peak located off the shoulder of Whiteface Mountain, a much bigger sister peak.