Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

Lake Placid, New York

4.7/5

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13.94 miles

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3383 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Mount Marcy is the highest point in the state of New York. The summit sits at 5,343, providing you with amazing views...which takes about ~7hrs. in total.

The hike does offer several different terrains and an elevation gain of 3170 feet, which can make you feel like it's going to be a long day. There are four routes for summiting Mount Marcy. This is the most popular route and leaves from the Adirondak Loj. Once you hit the trail, you will head up toward Marcy Dam, which if you're not camping at the Loj, makes for a good place to set up a base camp. Continuing on the trail, you'll get the heart rate up on a steep ascent to Indian Falls. The elevation gain calms a bit once you reach the falls and head to the tree line -- keep an eye out for changing weather as you start to head above the tree line.

Once you reach the summit, enjoy the views!

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Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj Reviews

Lewis Grana

Wanderer

Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

05/20/17

I started at the Adk Loj trailhead It's about a 15.5 mile hike however me and my father were able to Hike marcy in a little over 7 hours. The hike is mostly up hill passing over creeks and streams BRING DECENT HIKING BOOTS most of the hike is up hill walking over rocks and pebbles etc. Also BRING INSECT REPELLANT i know what your saying but anyone who has hiked Marcy in the summer knows exactly what i'm talking about. At the summit of Marcy their are these tiny little mosquitos that fly around and torture you. Barring any mosquito interruption the view is absolutely breath taking looking down on Algonquin Peak and all the other peaks in ADK park is so breathtaking

4.0

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Brandon Dewey

Explorer

Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

04/25/17

Mount Marcy has an outstanding 360 degree view from the top and is well with the trip. The trail is well maintained and easy to follow.

5.0

Nicholas Williams

Wanderer

Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

10/25/16

Fantastic views and well worth the mileage.

5.0

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Alex E

Explorer

Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

07/18/16

The best view in the Adirondack. Great hike to take the pup on.

4.0

Anna Kaplan

Beginner

Mount Marcy via Adirondak Loj

10/23/15

Marcy was awesome! Snowshoeing through 3 feet of fresh powder to a stunning summit view. Well worth the trek.

5.0

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