Nye Mountain
- Distance8.4 miRound trip
- Summit3,895 ftElevation
- Ascent1,963 ftTotal gain
One of the most accessible trail-less peaks, Nye Mountain is the #45 Adirondack High Peak, though it does not boast even a meager view from the top. Most people hike Nye and Street together. Since both have poor views and unmaintained trails, they tend to be quieter than many other hikes that begin at Adirondack Loj, and they are a good bet if you are looking to run into fewer people during the busy season.
The route: Adirondack Loj
Begin at Heart Lake, where the Rock Garden trail up Mt. Jo parts ways with the old Nye Ski Trail. The trail to Mt. Jo goes right and you will continue straight on the old ski trail.
The herd path follows the remains of the old Nye Ski Trail westward down to Indian Pass Brook. Cross the brook, being careful as it can be high during the rainy season. Then head over a ridge, crossing a tributary and beginning up a basin on the east side of Nye. Follow the path into a col, then turn west and head steeply up to the south end of Nye's summit ridge.
The trail then comes to a T-junction, with the trail for Nye to the right and the trail for Street to the left. A tree at this junction has an "N" for Nye and an "S" for Street carved into it with arrows. Heading right toward Nye, continue over two minor bumps to reach Nye's summit less than a quarter mile from the intersection.
Often hiked with
Most people hike Nye and Street Mountain together. To reach Street, turn left at the junction and head over two slightly less minor bumps to its summit, less than a mile from the intersection. It does not matter which peak you climb first, but many climb Nye first since it has no view and save Street, which has a small view, for second.
High Peak details
- Difficulty
- Strenuous
- 46er rank
- #45 of 46
- Range
- Street and Nye
- Trail type
- Herd path, no maintained trail
- Trailhead
- Heart Lake, Adirondack Loj
- Distance note
- Round trip for both Street and Nye
Trailhead and map
From Lake Placid, take Route 73 toward Keene and turn right onto Adirondack Loj Road. Follow it to the end. A parking fee is collected at the booth. In summer, the lots often fill before 6am on weekends and 9am on weekdays. If they are full, don't wait for a spot or park in the No Parking stretch of the road. Use the overflow parking at the end of Meadows Lane, which adds about a mile each way. ADK's website has current fees and parking tips.
Trail resources
- Conditions
- Conditions change fast. Check current trail conditions and DEC's High Peaks page before heading out.
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