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St. Regis Mountain
Hike St. Regis Mountain, a ~6.6-mile round trip to a restored fire tower with near 360-degree views of the St. Regis Canoe Area and High Peaks.
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Scarface Mountain
Less popular than the other Saranac 6ers, Scarface is a quiet hike that is nice to explore on days when you’re looking for some solitude. The view may not be quite as stunning as...
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McKenzie Mountain
McKenzie is the highest of the Saranac Lake 6ers, and at 10.5 miles round trip with 2,240 feet of elevation gain, it also has the longest ascent. The long ascent is worth it, however,...
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Haystack Mountain
A moderate hike that is closer to Lake Placid and the High Peaks than the other Saranac 6ers, Haystack has beautiful views of Whiteface and Marcy, as well as some other nearby 46ers. With...
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Baker Mountain
One of the best peaks in the ‘dacks for new climbers (young and old alike), Baker Mountain is a nice moderate hike with one of the nicest views for such a quick ascent. The...
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Ampersand Mountain
Ampersand Mountain has a moderately strenuous trail to the summit, but it’s well worth it for the 360-degree view that awaits you at the top. Because the mountain sits apart from others of a similar...
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Owls Head Mountain
Hike Owls Head in Long Lake, a ~6.2-mile round trip to a fire tower with 360-degree views and a steep finish over a false summit.
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Hopkins Mountain
Hands down one of my favorite hikes in the Adirondacks, Hopkins Mountain offers incredible views of the surrounding high peaks with a wide-open summit.
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Spruce Mountain
Hike Spruce Mountain in Corinth, a ~2.5-mile round trip with ~1,000 feet of climbing. The tower is closed pending inspection and the trail closes for hunting season.
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Moxham Mountain
Located in Minerva, the trailhead leading to Moxham Mountain begins out of a small parking area off of 14th Road and continues 2.7 miles to the 2,418-foot summit. The recently established trail up Moxham...
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Mt. Colden via Avalanche Lake
This loop hike will take you from the ADK Loj, to Marcy Dam and through Avalanche Pass, along Avalanche Lake up to Lake Colden where you will start your steep ascent of Mt. Colden....
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Peaked Mountain
If you find yourself looking for a great day hike in the Indian Lake area, check out Peaked Mountain in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. A great hike for families and hikers of all skill...
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