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Baxter Mountain

Located in Keene, NY, Baxter Mountain is another excellent hike for the whole family and also part of the Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge if that's anything you're inspired to do. Easy to moderate terrain and switchbacks make this trail an excellent peak early in the challenge to prepare your lungs for the hikes to come. The trail is on private land and graciously opened to the public by its owners, so give extra special care to leaving no trace on this peak.

Trailhead

Leave Lake Placid on Route 73 and head west, toward Keene. Continue through Keene and turn left on Route 9N toward Elizabethtown. Continue for about 2 miles to the top of the hill and park at the trailhead on the right — look for the DEC sign. If you come to Baxter Mountain Tavern you have gone a bit too far (but it's a great place to eat after your hike).

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LP 9'er Challenge

The Lake Placid 9'er is an Adirondack hiking challenge based in the Lake Placid, NY region. Once you've climbed all 9 peaks, you are eligible to become an official Lake Placid 9'er!

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Keep it PURE

Remember to Leave No Trace! Buy a physical map, read it, plan, and prepare. Think about the NYS Rangers and medical personnel that exhaust themselves for a rescue that could have been avoided. Pack out your trash. Use a bear canister when primitive camping and cook away from where you’re sleeping. Do the rock walk to help reduce the impact on fragile alpine vegetation. Camp at designated campsites and never camp on or near summits.

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