Allen Mountain
- Distance~18 miRound trip
- Summit4,340 ftElevation
- Ascent2,540 ftTotal gain
Allen Mountain is one of the more remote of the 46, an Adirondack High Peak with a long hike in and an unmaintained herd path to the top. As a result, it is not as popular as some of the more accessible peaks. It does boast some beautiful views from its summit, something many of the other unmaintained peaks cannot say.
The route
The hike begins on the trail to the Flowed Lands from Hanging Spear Falls, and the herd path to Allen continues on toward lower Twin Brook.
The path follows the brook for 0.3 miles until it reaches a gravel lumber road. Turn left on the road for 100 yards, then turn right and continue to a sand pit, where the herd path begins again.
After another mile, the herd path crosses the brook and descends into a valley, passing beaver ponds before crossing Skylight Brook.
Continue uphill along the Skylight Brook valley for 0.7 miles. The herd path then turns to follow Allen Brook to its source and continues along the ridge to the summit.
High Peak details
- Difficulty
- Very strenuous
- 46er rank
- #26 of 46
- Range
- Allen
- Trail type
- Herd path, no maintained trail
- Trailhead
- Upper Works Road, near Newcomb
Trailhead and map
Starting in Newcomb at the intersection of Route 28N and Newcomb Lake Road, follow 28N southeast for 5.2 miles. Turn left on Blue Ridge Road and follow it for 0.3 miles. Take a slight right to stay on Blue Ridge Road and follow it for another 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Tahawus Road and follow it for 6.3 miles. Then turn left onto Upper Works Road and follow it for another 3 miles to a trailhead on the right.
Trail resources
- Conditions
- Conditions change fast. Check current trail conditions and DEC's High Peaks page before heading out.
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