Ranked at 25 of the 46 High Peaks, Mount Marshall stands at 4,360 feet. Algonquin is the second-highest mountain in New York State, and is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Standing at 4840 feet, Iroquois Peak is the 8th tallest mountain in New York State & the Adirondack High Peaks. Hiking | It is the 40th tallest mountain in the High Peaks. Twenty peaks have no official trail to the top, although rough informal routes, commonly referred to as "herd paths," have developed over the years and no true bushwhacking is required on any of the peaks, although some are still quite primitive.[4]. Saddleback Mountain is the 17th highest peak in New York State with an elevation of 4,515 ft. Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is the 30th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,175 ft. Part of the Great Range, Lower Wolfjaw can be hiked on its own, or as part of a larger loop. Later surveys found that four didn’t measure up, but the list wasn’t changed. , but it’s not a required summit to complete the list. The below listings offer some information about the mountains, trails and directions to many of the trailheads. Then, venture along the “hitch-up-matildas,” which are walkways bolted right to the rocks where it drops straight into the water. All the summits are on land owned by New York State as part of its Forest Preserve. Continue up and down the ladders and boardwalks that negotiate the rocks between Avalanche Lake and the cliffs. Adirondack.net is pleased to offer multiple hiking resourses to help you choose your next hiking destination, prepare for a safe trip and even tips on how to use a compass! All except four are located in central and northern Essex County, primarily south of Lake Placid and Keene Valley. Why is this list historic? What these rugged summits lack in elevation, they more than make up for in vertical gain (matching if not exceeding many of their western day hike counterparts), trail toughness, and downright beauty as they tower over some of the densest and most stunning backcountry on the continent. Read our High Peaks FAQs for rules, regulations & more », For more information on Adirondack hiking, check out our Hiking Main Page », Follow, like and subscribe to adirondack.net on social media. Due to tradition, no mountains were removed from or added to the group as a result of the revised elevation estimates. Curated by. Some surveys list MacNaughton Mountain at 4,000 feet (1,219 m), and some argue that it should be included in the High Peaks. Read more from the DEC ». People come from all around to tackle these impressive mountains, and there is a select group that has climbed all 46 - the Adirondack 46ers. Each of the 46 peaks on this historic list is in Adirondack Park in upstate New York. Pillsbury is a local favorite in Speculator. The clearing where Marcy Dam once stood leaves visitors staring up toward Colden and Wright Peaks. If you are interested in taking on the 46 peaks, then make sure you review our High Peaks FAQs for rules, regulations, and all the info you need to know to get started. Take a virtual tour of some of our most popular travel destinations including the historic communities of Saranac Lake, … [2] Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge are in the adjacent Giant Mountain Wilderness Area. We strive to insure accuracy on Adirondack.net however accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Donaldson Mountain, also called Mount Donaldson, is the 33rd-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4140'. Granted, Allen is more about the hike than the mountain itself, but it’s a hike worth doing for those up to the challenge.