Adirondack High Peaks Hiking trip

Let's plan to do a hiking trip in the Adirondack Mountains in NY The dates are October 4-11 2026

We will hopeful be there for the fall foliage. We may also hike to the summit of Mt Marcy the highest point in New York. However that hike will depend on the weather there can be winter conditions on near the top.

POSSSIBLE HIKES

Some hikes we can plan to do the these are subject to change depending on what we discover when we get there.
Also these hikes are just suggestions feel free to do any or all of them.
This is just a time to spend time together and enjoy the area and fall colors.

Monday October 5 Indian Head and Rainbow Falls 10.9 miles 1978 feet elev.

This hike is in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve area. WE MUST HAVE A RESERVATION TO DO THIS HIKE.

Here is the link to create a free account and information on how to get a permit.

https://www.hikeamr.org/new-hiker

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/indian-head-and-rainbow-falls

Tuesday October 6 Hurricane Mountain Southern Approach 6.5 miles 2007 feet elev.

This hike takes us to a fire tower it should offer some great views.

If you are interested in doing more fire towers check out the below link

https://adk.org/adk-fire-tower-challenge/

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/hurricane-mountain-trail-southern-approach

Wednesday October 7 I will put a couple of options here.

1. Mt Marcy the highest peak in the State of New York. 14.6 miles 3526 feet elev

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/mount-marcy-via-van-hoevenberg-trail--5
or

2. Algonquin Peak the second highest peak in New York 8.7 miles 3651 feet elev

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/algonquin-peak-and-wright-peak-via-algonquin-trail

Thursday October 8 lets take it easier with a shorter but also breath taking hike.

Cascade Mountain 4.4 miles 1886 feet elev

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/cascade-mountain--2

Friday October 9 Let's do another fire tower
Goodnow Mountain 4.1 miles 1072 feet elev

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/goodnow-mountain-trail

Saturday October 10 For our last day since many of us are staying in Jay NY let's hike something closer

Jay Mountain 8.0 miles 2565 feet elev

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/jay-mountain-trail

When looking at Airbnb or VRBO look at the area of Lake Placid, Jay, Keen, or Saranac lake

Alltrails link to the area

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/adirondack-park--3

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