Hike Gothic Mountain from Keene Valley

Keene Valley, New York

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Distance

14.2 miles

Elevation Gain

3050 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Kailey Forough

This is an extremely demanding hike that will test your cardio for sure. The view is well worth the climb, but it's probably one of the most difficult in the Adirondacks.

This hike is a 7.1 mile hike one way so plan for a full days hike (start early). It is at least an 8-10 hour hike so plan accordingly and leave early or you will be hiking out in the dark. We started at the Garden in Keene Valley as we had the dog and you can't hike through the Adirondack Mountain Reserve with a dog.

The first part of the hike is mostly flat with a gentle climb through the forest. This goes on for a while. You will reach the Orebed Brook where you will climb a set of stairs that go all the way up. From there it's a steep climb up the mountain through the forest until you reach the granite face. Here there are cables for half the way to help you up, then you are on your own. There is a false summit followed by the real summit.

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