#31 Street Mountain
One of the most accessible “trail-less” peaks, Street Mountain is typically hiked in the same trip as Nye Mountain. (it makes little sense to do one without the other, unless you have no interest in getting your 46) While Street has a wooded summit, there is an opening with a decent view near the summit. Since both Street and Nye have poor views and unmaintained trails, they tend to be quieter options than many of the other hikes that begin at Adirondack Loj, and are a good bet if you’re looking to run into fewer people during the busy season.
Trail Stats:
| Distance | 8.4 miles round-trip to hike both Street and Nye |
| Elevation | 4,166 feet |
| Ascent | 1,963 feet |
Starting at Heart Lake, you will begin hiking 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 will follow the remains of the old Nye Ski Trail westward down to Indian Pass Brook. You will cross the brook (be careful, it can be high during the rainy season!) and 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 will then split into a T with the trail up Nye to the right, and the trail up Street to the left. If you head right towards Nye, you will continue over two minor “bumps” before reaching Nye’s summit less than a quarter-mile from the intersection. To hike Street, you will turn left and head over two slightly less minor bumps, soon after which you will reach Street’s summit less than a mile from the intersection. While it does not matter which peak you climb first, many climb Nye first since it has no view and save Street (which has a slight view) for second.
Directions to Trailhead:
From Lake Placid, take route 73 towards Keene, turning right onto Adirondack Loj Road, which you will follow to the end. There will be a toll booth at the entrance where you will have to pay a parking fee.
The daily parking fee at the hikers’ lot at the Heart Lake Program Center (adjacent to HPIC) is $7 for members and $15 for nonmembers. After 1 p.m., the rate drops to $3.00 for members and $6 for nonmembers. The weekly rate (5-7 days) is $28 for members and $60 for nonmembers (extended parking only, not for multiple reentries).
The 46 of 46 Podcast is an outdoors documentary podcast of one man's journey hiking all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains to become an Adirondack 46er. Tune in as James recounts his journey of hiking Street & Nye.
Remember to Leave No Trace! Buy a map, read it, plan, and prepare. Think about the 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.
