Hiking New York's 15th highest peak

Redfield is the 15th tallest of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. It is a long, serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Mount Redfield involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles.

Hiking New York's 15th highest peak

Redfield is the 15th tallest of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. It is a long, serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Mount Redfield involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles.

Hiking New York's 7th tallest peak

Gray Peak is the 7th tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, long, and serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Gray involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. 

Hiking New York's 7th tallest peak

Gray Peak is the 7th tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, long, and serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Gray involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. 

Hiking New York's 6th highest peak

Dix Mountain is the 6th tallest Adirondack High Peak. It is a steep, exposed, and serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Dix Mountain involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. Dix can be climbed by itself, but in many cases is combined with the rest or parts of the range.

Hiking New York's 6th highest peak

Dix Mountain is the 6th tallest Adirondack High Peak. It is a steep, exposed, and serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Dix Mountain involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. Dix can be climbed by itself, but in many cases is combined with the rest or parts of the range.

Hiking New York state's fourth highest peak

Mount Skylight is the fourth tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Mount Skylight involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. 

Hiking New York state's fourth highest peak

Mount Skylight is the fourth tallest of the Adirondack High Peaks. It is a steep, serious hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of Mount Skylight involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. 

Avalanche Lake is beautiful and remote, but well-travelled. It's well worth the trip for those who are prepared for the miles. Avalanche Pass is usually approached from the Adirondack Loj, but it can also be approached from the Upper Works, and when the two are combined make for an excellent through hike. Below both routes are described for those who want to hike the complete pass from Lake Placid to Newcomb or vice versa.

Avalanche Lake is beautiful and remote, but well-travelled. It's well worth the trip for those who are prepared for the miles. Avalanche Pass is usually approached from the Adirondack Loj, but it can also be approached from the Upper Works, and when the two are combined make for an excellent through hike. Below both routes are described for those who want to hike the complete pass from Lake Placid to Newcomb or vice versa.

Indian Pass is a historical and old hiking route that leads from Newcomb to Lake Placid. The hike to Summit Rock via Indian Pass goes by historical sites, underneath Wallface Mountain's cliffs, and through a boulder field. While the lower portions of this hike, from either direction, are easy to moderate, the upper reaches of the pass can be very difficult.

Indian Pass is a historical and old hiking route that leads from Newcomb to Lake Placid. The hike to Summit Rock via Indian Pass goes by historical sites, underneath Wallface Mountain's cliffs, and through a boulder field. While the lower portions of this hike, from either direction, are easy to moderate, the upper reaches of the pass can be very difficult.

A long hike to the base of the mountain, a short climb, then 360 degrees of stunning views from the summit of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.

A long hike to the base of the mountain, a short climb, then 360 degrees of stunning views from the summit of the vast Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.

For a short but sweet walk in the wilderness, check out the Grizzle Ocean loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Getting there

Follow Route 74 out of Schroon Lake toward Ticonderoga. After about 13 miles turn right on Putts Pond Road. Follow that to the end at Putnam Pond State Campground. There will be a small fee to use when the campground is open, but this time of year it is closed and free to enter. Pass by the booth and turn left to go up a small hill and into a parking area on the left. The trail is located at the far end of the trailhead parking.

For a short but sweet walk in the wilderness, check out the Grizzle Ocean loop in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Getting there

Follow Route 74 out of Schroon Lake toward Ticonderoga. After about 13 miles turn right on Putts Pond Road. Follow that to the end at Putnam Pond State Campground. There will be a small fee to use when the campground is open, but this time of year it is closed and free to enter. Pass by the booth and turn left to go up a small hill and into a parking area on the left. The trail is located at the far end of the trailhead parking.

There are all sorts of adventures to be had here!

Cycling

This paved, flat route runs along the Minerva River and forms a short loop road with Irishtown Road.

Running

Part of the scenic network of secondary, scenic, area roads.

Scenic drives

These drives can be extended to any of the state routes in the area.

There are all sorts of adventures to be had here!

Cycling

This paved, flat route runs along the Minerva River and forms a short loop road with Irishtown Road.

Running

Part of the scenic network of secondary, scenic, area roads.

Scenic drives

These drives can be extended to any of the state routes in the area.

As far as dirt road cycling goes, this is a fine option in the area. This is the starting trail for most peoples hike to Crane Pond and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

By the numbers

• Distance: 3.8 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 350 feet

Cycling

Town maintained dirt roads becomes non-maintained road. Woodsy, moderately hilly, and high likelihood of wind and mud. 

As far as dirt road cycling goes, this is a fine option in the area. This is the starting trail for most peoples hike to Crane Pond and the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

By the numbers

• Distance: 3.8 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 350 feet

Cycling

Town maintained dirt roads becomes non-maintained road. Woodsy, moderately hilly, and high likelihood of wind and mud.