Best Winter High Peaks Hikes Adirondacks

Its best to be overprepared for a winter hike than underprepared. My husband david and i climbed the 46 adirondack high peaks in winter from 1994 to 1997 and the 48 high peaks of the white mountains in winter from 2000 2005. Gothics mountaingothics has some of the best views of any high peaks especially looking toward the upper great.

Adirondack challenges are different and more rigorous than those we experienced in the whites first because twenty of the adirondack high peaks are trailless.

Best winter high peaks hikes adirondacks. Adirondack winter hiking guide. Mount marcy mount skylight gray peak loop. 15 favorite hikes in new yorks adirondacks. Hiking in the adirondacks can be just as much fun in winter as it is any other time of the yearwhile the outdoor activity does require a fair amount of preparation its all worth it to see a beautiful adirondack winter landscape from the summit of a peak.

What is the easiest adirondack high peak to hike. Facebook twitter pinterest email. The longest hike on this list with 3 miles one way up to a bald summit with views of the surrounding area and on a clear day the high peaks. Cascade and porter mountains are the most climbed of the high peaks and quite often a persons first it should be the same in winter.

The 10 best day hikes in the adirondack high peaks 1. Phelps mountain is a bit longer at just around 9 miles roundtrip. In fact barbara mcmartins 50 hikes in the. Aside from wearing the proper clothing and carrying a backpack full of essential gear and supplies there are a variety of winter hiking safety tips you should be aware of.

Part of the algonquin range that includes algonquin and iroquois peaks wright is a popular mountain to hike from the adirondack mountain clubs high peaks information center. The 10 best hiking views in the adirondacks. Go with a friend or friends. See whats in local 46er sam perkins winter hiking pack how to stay safe.

The hike is 72 miles. On a chilly november morning in 2006 my brother and i followed route 73 as it threaded its way into. What i love about the phelps and table top hikes is they both begin at the adirondack. These peaks will get the ball rolling with a shorter hike with steep sections and a true above tree line feel and conditions.

Mount colden via the trap dyke. Mount marcy via the van hoevenberg trail. The 10th highest in the state gothics mountain is named for its characteristic rock slides that resemble gothic architecture. Mount coldenthe steep walls of avalanche pass are just one worthy objective along the hike up mount colden.

Stone valley recreation area.