Adirondack Hiking

#40 Mount Emmons

The third peak in the Seward Range, Mount Emmons is named for Ebenezer Emmons, a geologist who is credited with naming the Adirondacks and who also led the first recorded ascent of Mount Marcy. Despite his accomplishments, Emmons’ namesake peak is not well known, as it is challenging to get to and one of the tougher high peaks to climb.

Challenge: 46 High Peaks · Seward Range

#34 Seymour Mountain

Also part of the Seward Range, though not often climbed in conjunction with the other three mountains in the range, Seymour Mountain is a trail-less peak that stands alone, separated by the other three in the range by a large valley.

Challenge: 46 High Peaks · Seward Range

#33 Mount Donaldson

Named after Alfred Lee Donaldson, the first person to author a complete history of the Adirondacks, Mount Donaldson is remote, but offers beautiful and sweeping views of its neighboring peaks in the Seward Range as well as the surrounding lowlands and Long Lake.

Challenge: 46 High Peaks · Seward Range

#24 Seward Mountain

Named after William Henry Seward, a New York Governor and Secretary of State in Lincoln’s cabinet, this mountain is often climbed in the same trip as Donaldson and Emmons, the three mountains together making up the Seward Range.

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#40 Mount Emmons

#34 Seymour Mountain

#33 Mount Donaldson

#24 Seward Mountain

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