4,580', 16th Highest Elevation in the Adirondacks
September 2002
Wendy & Alex on Wright Peak, Mount
Marcy over Steve's left shoulder, and Colden on the right.
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Descending Wright, left, Alex and
fellow hiker, with Lake Placid & Whiteface in the distance at right.
Falls on the Algonquin Trail, and Alex
on Wright summit, with, left to right, Marcy, Colden and Algonquin's
flank behind.
Whales Tail Mountain seen from trail
descending Wright.
| Adirondack Loj is the
starting point for many enjoyable High Peaks Trails for old and young
alike. From
Otter Chalet or Deep Woods Cabin, follow Route 86 past Whiteface,
turning
left onto River Drive, where the West Branch of the Ausable heads off
towards
the Olympic Ski Jumps. Turn left onto Route 73 towards Keene, and look
for
an open field on your right, framed by the High Peaks and the road to
Adirondack Loj. From the Loj, trails lead out to Algonquin,
Wright, Marcy, Haystack, and other High Peaks. |