I try to post a new map every day with the latest data, but I have not explored every area I have mapped. From the parking area, it is a nine mile hike to the summit of Mount Marcy via the John Brooks Trail. There is a parking fee to use the parking lot. Driving directions: Leave Lake Placid on Route 73 and take a sharp right turn onto Adirondack Loj Road. Southwest wind 26 to 33 mph. 18 miles covered with Matt Topgun Peacock. The Van Hoevenberg Trail is a hiking trail that leads southward from Adirondak Loj to the peak of Mount Marcy, the highest point in New York State.Located in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, it is the shortest and most frequently-used route to get to the peak of Mount Marcy.It spans 7.4 miles (11.2 km) to the summit, a lengthy 14.8-mile (22.4 km) roundtrip which can be completed in a day. View at the top and sense of accomplishment make it worth it. Wednesday The next 3-4 miles are challenging climbing up little rocks and a few muddy areas. Otherwise it was fantastic! 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. Marcy can easily be described as one of the most visited remote peaks in the world. Chance of precipitation is 100%. South wind 56 to 78 mph. Continue to follow the road until its end. Christmas Day Be prepared to add a few miles to this route if completing in Winter. Snowshoes, crampons, an ice axe, and microspikes, are a must for much of the route. Up until there the trail is easy overall. It was steak for dinner tonight! Make sure you have waterproof boots. Mount Marcy Trail Conditions These posts have been tagged with Mount Marcy NY , or are within 1.5 miles of it. Went a few more times when I was older. Bring good cheer and chocolate. Hiking in winter requires special skills and equipment. Mount Marcy is a 15 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Placid, New York that features a river and is rated as difficult. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. While not technically challenging, it offers plenty of varied terrain, making for a very long day. From the base, it is roughly 7.3 miles to the summit of Mount Marcy, making it a very long day hike. After climbing 1.2 miles you will reach the summit of Mount Marcy, the highest point in New Work state with outstanding views of the Adirondack high peaks, Mont Royal in Montreal, Canada, and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Super fun. Very flooded out when we went so it would be worth it to bring extra socks. The trailhead parking area is nearby the booth. After you have passed the dam, you will begin climbing up boulders, with rocky terrain that lasts until you reach Marcys summit. Get ready to take 42,472 steps to hike the 15.9 return hike to the top of Mount Marcy from the Adirondack LOJ. Located near Lake Placid, this Mount Marcy trail is 17.6 miles long, offers 5,068 feet of elevation gain, and gives you the chance to cross off 3 of the 46 High Peaks in one day. great hike last 1/2 mile was rough bit great view. It can see weather that can rival the blows of New Hampshire's Mt. Know before you go. Strenuous. Controlling your speed on steep, narrow trails is tough enough if you’ve ridden a lift up, let alone when you’ve tired out your legs by climbing up over 2200 vertical feet (that’s more than many “large” alpine areas offer). The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. There are four routes for summiting Mount Marcy. At the trailhead, there is a moderate parking area that has room for between 10-20 cars. Get to the LOJ early if you want a parking spot. The parking area for the John Brooks Trail begins at the Garden Parking Lot in Keane Valley. Mount Marcy, Mount Skylight, and Gray Peak Loop Being the highest point in the park as well as the entire state of New York, this trail is sure to be a challenge. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. With 43 (out of 46) mountains topping 4,000 feet, the High Peaks region of New York's Adirondack State Park is a Mecca for serious mountain climbing in the east. Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail is a 15.4 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Placid, New York that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Mount Marcy Trail Map & Trailhead. For the last 1.2 miles of the trail, there is steep, slanted bedrock that is challenging and should not be attempted when wet or icy. If you're all about making challenging climbs harder, tackle 5,344-foot Mount Marcy during the winter, when temperatures drop to minus 30F and glare ice smears the standard walk-up route. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. We did not listen to the rangers and get the ice spikes for our boots. Very slippery at the top, frozen ice at the top so be careful! It is a popular destination for hikers due to its stature and great views, and the peak can get very crowded in the summer months. Always be prepared and check the forecast before hitting the trail. Wind chill values as low as -4. Mount Marcy is a popular hiking destination. I hope you find this map useful. First of my 46 peaks but inspiring enough to start knocking out the rest. It was icy the whole way up. Marcy. Big mistake. Chance of precipitation is 40%. The road to the trailhead is closed in the winter so be sure to add 2 miles to your hike when planning. Start your hike at the Adirondak Loj near Heart Lake. There are some very steep descents on some of the trails and I can't imagine doing it without at least something in at least one hand. Above the Corkscrew. Well marked. Location: across from 620 Glendale Road, Wilbraham MA; Directions: From Wilbraham center on Main Street travel south towards Hampden.Take a left onto Monson Road. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. We were well aware of the storm system moving in around noon. You won’t be disappointed, as this trail introduces you to one of the top hikes in the world. A fair amount of time on trail without views. I have hiked and worked in the Adirondacks for years and still enjoy hiking Mt. "What an EPIC Day! First peak and was well worth it! From here it is 0.7 miles to Phelps Mountain Trail, which surprisingly takes you to the summit of Phelps Mountain (4,140'). The views from the top are hard to beat, and as far as the trail goes, it’s not the most challenging or longest of the high peaks. It is very important to know weather can be harsh and change quickly. At the end of the road, you will drive up to a booth where you are required to pay a parking fee, You must pay the fee even if the booth is unstaffed. We only made it to the first summit because of not having the spikes, and losing day light hours. It is the tallest peak on the official Adirondack High Peaks 46ers list. Start your hike at the Adirondak Loj near Heart Lake. Mount Marcy. Marcy. If you don't feel like lugging them on the trip, or they get broken in baggage, just pick up a good stick when you start on the hike. The shortest and most frequently used hiking route up the mountain is the Van Hoevenberg Trail. The hike up Mount Marcy is extremely challenging and should only be attempted by experienced hikers, especially during the winter moths. Mount Marcy is in the Town of Keene in Essex County.... photos, maps and other content from from High Peaks Wilderness. Left and right were labeled “ski trail only” and forward was labeled “to Tabletop Mountain”. This is the big one! Go up the mountain and down the other side. The temperature is at least 20 degrees warmer in greater altitudes than in the valley, excluding windchill. Thursday I’d recommend getting started around 7 or 8 am if you plan to do the hike on 1 day, Enjoyable but prefer the view from Algonquin (peak 1/46) hiked summer 2014. in total. First half of the hike is gradual ascend which gets steeper and will stay this way pretty much until you reach the summit. First two miles very nice, smooth and gradual trail. Rain before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Many hikers will spend a night at Johns Brook Lodge to break up the distance as a multi-day backpacking trip. If you find yourself in this beautiful region of New York, I highly recommend adding the Mount Van Hoevenberg trail to your itinerary! At 5344’ tall, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in New York State. Trail was also very wet and muddy. We completed this hike on 10/17. Beautiful, tough, challenging rewarding, fun. Mount Marcy peak is the highest point in New York state, standing at 5,344 feet in elevation. On a good summer weekend, hundreds of hikers will reach mount Marcy’s summit via this trail, while even in the middle of winter, snowshoers and skiers will attack the Adirondack’s highest point following the … For reference, Marcy Dam is shown on the map above at the red arrow, and Mt. Wednesday Night Camping for more than three nights or with a larger group of people will require a permit from a Forest Ranger. West wind 22 to 31 mph. Redfield, Cliff Mt. A longer approach to summit Mount Marcy would be by the John Brook Trail. The hike itself was beautiful and views were amazing. South wind 32 to 77 mph. Table Top Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail, MacNaughton Mountain via the Indian Pass Trail, Mount Skylight, Mount Marcy, and Gray Peak Loop Trail, Avalanche Lake and Wright Peak Loop Via Avalanche Pass Trail, Algonquin, Iroquois and Wright Peaks via Algonquin Trail, Gray Peak, Mt. From the base, it is roughly 7.3 miles to the summit of Mount Marcy, making it a very long day hike. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Located in the heart of the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks, Mount Marcy is a popular day hike among both visitors and locals, as it boasts spectacular views from its rocky summit (adk46er.org). With three w46er Mountain summits climbed, Grey Peak, Skylight and Mount Marcy highest point of New York State. With an elevation gain of 3,166 feet and distance of 7.4 miles to the summit, hiking Mount Marcy is classified as difficult and should be attempted by experienced hikers or at least those with moderate fitness. Start your hike at the Adirondak Loj near Heart Lake. Mount Marcy K44073a7 1:25,000: First Ascent: August 05, 1837 Cheney, John Emmons, Ebenezer Hall, James Henderson, David Holt, Harvey Ingham, Charles Redfield, William Torrey, John: Route #1 : Maintained Hiking Trail: Van Hoevenburg Trail Trailhead: Adirondak Loj 2182 ft/665 m Vertical Gain: 3162 ft/964 m: Route #2 The summit sits at 5,343, providing you with amazing views...which takes about ~7hrs. After climbing the Corkscrew, the trail narrows again and ascends gradually for about three-quarters of a mile to a junction with the Hopkins Trail from Bushnell Falls. Challenging but rewarding. Continue past this trail and pass Indian Falls where you'll encounter a stream crossing. Challenging and long. Get to the LOJ early if you want a parking spot. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Given its relative ease of access, it’s also a popular mountain to do on skis and snowshoes in the winter 4.5 hours up and a little under 4 on the way down. Mount Marcy, New York topographic map and nearby trails. It lies well over 11km from the nearest trailhead and even the easiest trail can only be described as wet, rough and in sections quite steep. Bring crampons/mini spikes in attempting to summit after the beginning of November. From the dam, hike downstream to the bridge and continue left following the signs to Mt. The summit's massive rock dome boasts some of the best views in the northeast. Get ready to take 42,472 steps to hike the 15.9 return hike to the top of Mount Marcy from the Adirondack LOJ. As you start out on your journey, the going will be fairly easy. This long trail is a great alternate route for those looking to enjoy more of the High Peaks on the way to Mount Marcy. Stayed at the top for 1 hour. We didn’t make it to the summit due to natural light constrain, but it was a beautiful trail. This is the same parking lot for hiking Algonquin, Wright Peak, and Iroquois Peak, To get to the Van Hoevenberg Trail parking area. Directions To Mount Marcy: For driving directions to trailheads near Mount Marcy click a parking area on the map above, and choose Google Driving Directions. Colden at the green arrow. Southwest wind 37 to 55 mph. You can take an even lengthier approach by starting at the Upper Works or Elk Lake trailheads to the south. A chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and noon, then rain. The view is breathtaking! A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Wide, worn, fairly graded and well marked, one can almost call it the Van Hoevenberg highway. The parking area and road to the trailhead close seasonally in Winter. Here is a list of all 46 high peaks in the state of New York. Mount Marcy is the highest point in the state of New York. There are two on-trail routes and one can be a long day hike. Beautiful! Waymarked Trails shows hiking routes from the local to international level, with maps and information from OpenStreetMap. So the next morning we woke up at 4:00AM, ate breakfast and headed South West on Mount Marcy Trail. Much of the road requires snowshoeing and the exposed upper reaches must be climped with snowshoes or crampons. Prior to White settlement of the area, the mountain was known as Tewawe'éstha ("it pierces") in Mohawk and Tahawus ("cloud-splitter") in Algonquin. The Wilderness Campground located at Adirondack Loj is an option for hikers looking to make their hike a multi-day backpacking trip. Primitive camping is permitted on Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondacks, but your campsite must be at least 150 feet from a water body, road, or trail. South wind 75 to 93 mph. The summit of Mount Marcy is located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks Region in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Continue along the Van Hoevenberg for several miles. Northwest wind around 21 mph. If you’re a beginner looking for tips and information about hiking Mount […] It fills up quickly in the summer and during leaf in, you will find yourself at the first intersection with a sign that indicates the direction of many peaks. Thursday Night Colden via Heart Lake Loop, Mount Marshall via Avalanches Pass Trail and Herbert Brook Trail. Hiking Mount Marcy, camping overnight and back. Marcy Dam has roughly 20 designated campsites in the area and 4 lean-tos. Mount Marcy is the highest point in New York State, with an elevation of 5,343 feet (1,629 m). scrambling Turn left following the signs for Mount Marcy. Start along the trail until you each the Marcy Dam. Mount Marcy is the highest of the 46 High Peaks, and thus one of the most popular. Low around 8, with temperatures rising to around 14 overnight. Its imposing 5,344-foot stature and panoramic views from the top make Mount Marcy a major draw for hikers and mountain climbers. Mount Marcy Trail About the Area. She enjoys snowboarding, sunrise hikes, winter, night hiking, traveling, and photography. Rain. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Always a great time and some days were more challenging than others due to changing weather. Beautiful views at the top. arrived to Lake placid night before. Skylight, Mt. Partly cloudy. Mount Marcy Climbing Notes Anthony from UNITED STATES writes: I have been on top of Marcy many times, last year I went in mid November and encountered about 6 inches of snow that fell the night before, and sufficient ice to make it difficult to walk with out traction with temps in the range of 40-20's as you approach the summit with at least 20mph winds during the day. Down Mount Marcy On Skis The higher we skinned up Marcy, the clearer if became that the ski down was going to be more physically challenging than the skin up. very windy on the top Went 9/26/2020 at peak foliage. The last half mile was very challenging but take your breaks and the views are amazing. Once, about halfway up, I came to a 4-way intersection in the trail at 3.6 miles. Download the free, full-sheet USGS 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) Mount Marcy topo map as an Adobe PDF. Take a left onto Glendale Road at the cemetery. Nestled in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks region, Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain in the Adirondacks and the highest point in New York State. Very icy and muddy. Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain in New York. First completed this hike years ago when I was in scouts. Friday Night Mud, rocks, and water make it slow going. Slippery and rocky on the way down. Tough trail. There are four trail options for reaching the top of Mount Marcy, though most people who base in Lake Placid opt to start at the Adirondack Loj. Mount Marcy is a 15 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Placid, New York that features a river and is rated as difficult. Mount Marcy at 5344 feet, is the highest point in New York State. The shortest and most frequently used hiking route up the mountain is the Van Hoevenberg Trail. Absolutely beautiful at the top. It didn’t say Marcy, but I figured close enough. camping and started 5 am, took us about 10 hrs. Hike was hard last 1.5 miles but WORTH it! The shortest and most frequently used hiking route up the mountain is the Van Hoevenberg Trail. and Mt. Up until there the trail is easy overall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Andrea is a writer, hiker, and adventurer from New England. The highest peak in the Adirondacks and in New York State it is also one of only two 5000er in the entire range. Super nice hike, Starts off pretty level then picks up to a pretty steep climb, majority of the trail is covered in large rocks, very wet even a couple days post rain, very well marked trail and much worth it once you’re at the top. This hike takes you to Mount Marcy, New York’s highest point at 5,344 feet. Start along the trail until you each the Marcy Dam. Leave early and note that micro spikes and poles will save the day. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Be sure to tread lightly, though, as Marcy is home to endangered alpine vegetation. Little or no ice accumulation expected. The mountain is located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks Region in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Photo by Phil Brown. The Van Hovenberg Trail to Marcy will be busy, but escape the crowds by adding Mount Skylight and Gray Peak to complete this classic lasso loop. To descend, retrace your steps carefully and follow the Van Hoevenberg Trail until you reach the trailhead parking area where you started. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Mount Marcy is the highest Mount Marcy is a difficult mountain which experienced walkers should only try, particularly in winter. This trail will take you to the top of Mount Marcy some 11 kilometers away, through dense forest with some openings and beautiful views. Call 518-897-1300 for more info. Only walk on designated paths and stay on open rock at all times.There are four main trails to Mount Marcy's summit. About 1.6 km (1 mi.) If there is one thing we’ve learned between yesterday’s adventure hiking Mount Marcy and today’s journey up Mount Van Ho, it’s that the Adirondacks certainly doesn’t disappoint when it comes to views. The parking area for the Van Hoevenberg Trail is located at the Adirondack Loj, roughly 20 minutes outside of Lake Placid, New York. A little difficult with the snow — crampons and trekking poles are helpful, especially towards the top. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wind chill values as low as -6. Dogs … one of my first highest peaks On the return, this is another of my favorite sections. went in July 2020 Snowshoes most of the way, good pack trails, Started around 7:30 am till 8:30pm, out in the dark and totally exhusted but we did it! Reccomend you bring spikes. The trail to Mount Marcy. The first 2-3 miles are rather easy. Overnight Start from the High Peaks Information Center, where a large parking lot accommodates a few hundred cars. It’s about 4.5mi (7km) from snow cave to the summit. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Cold at the top! Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Gorgeous hike once you get to the top. Do not camp in areas posted with “Camping Prohibited” signs. The summit of Mount Marcy is exposed to the elements and is extreme during winter. 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