Wright, Algonquin, Colden Loop

In the summer, consider this hike for sunset, because what better way to hike one of the most beautiful trails in the Adirondack Mountains than by summiting at sunset and hiking back to your car under the stars? If you've rock climbed before or are simply comfortable with heights and high exposure, this is the hike for you! Start at the Adirondack Loj at the end of Loj Road in Lake Placid. Hike...

The hike starts at Adirondack Loj in the High Peaks Information Center parking lot. From there, follow the signs for Phelps Mountain/Mt. Marcy. The trail to Phelps Mountain follows the Marcy trail for the first three miles. The first two miles to Marcy Dam are relatively flat, with the elevation gain picking up in the next mile after. The trail will eventually cross Phelps Brook. In early wint...

Starting at the end of Adirondack Loj Road in the far right parking lot you will locate the trail register. After signing in you will follow the Van Hovenberg Trail. At 1.0 mile you will reach a junction and turn left continuing an additional 1.3 miles to Marcy Dam. From here there are views of Mount Colden and Wright Peak. Marcy Dam alone is a beautiful spot. The dam was breached a few years b...

The Adirondack Loj is a BEAUTIFUL place to go to, even if you do not plan on hiking. Located just ten minutes outside of the famous Lake Placid, you do not want to miss visiting this alluring Loj in the woods. Starting from Lot number 1 from the Adk Loj, begin hiking the 2.1 miles to Marcy Dam. This trail is very well maintained and highly used throughout the year so you'll have no problem fol...

Algonquin Peak, the second highest peak in New York, is one of the best hikes up in the Adirondack's. If you are looking for a challenging hike with views of the Adirondack park then this is a perfect hike. Starting at the Adirondack Loj, locate the trail head at the end of the parking lot. After signing in follow the trail leading towards Marcy Dam. You will pass over a creek on a wooden brid...

Although a bit strenuous this loop climb up the MacIntyre Range is one of the most beautiful climbs in all the High Peaks. I suggest that you travel past Marcy Dam to Avalanche Lake and ascend the range in that direction as the trail from Lake Colden up to the ridge is very steep and best climbed rather than descended. You will be amazed at the trail built around Avalanche Lake and really enjoy...