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  • What's Your Favorite peak to hike or climb under 4000 feet in the Dacks?

    To all - I am bound ta be one of the forum instigators. I like ta get the conversation flowing. Also I like to learn and share information. So, what peak has great views, is a challenge, but fun, and yet is under 4000 feet in the Dacks?

    I have climbed many of those. I like Mount Arab with the tower, Castle Rock, Whiteface, Scarface, Owls Head . . . to name a few. What's your favorite peak less than 4000 feet?

    Can't wait ta be back in the Adirondacks - Turq . . . oh, yeah!

  • #2
    Chimney Mtn.

    Chimney Mtn. near Indian Lake is a favorite of mine b/c of the caves, chasms, and unique rock formations. I've been up there over a dozen times and never tire of it (also, an impressive view of the high peaks about 60 miles off to the north)

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    • #3
      Hurricane........

      Followed closely by Noonmark.
      Oh yea, don't forget little Round Mt. That's a gem too, right next to Noonmark
      Happy Trails!
      AlpineSummit

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      • #4
        I've never done round mtn by noonmark. It looks impressive from Noonmark. That's on the list.

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        • #5
          Tower on Blue Mountain was a great view, excellent hike (very steep for 1/2 mile).

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          • #6
            One of my favs

            Noonmark, Hurricane and the others are often mentioned in these threads. One of the best that is not as often mentioned is: Catamount (Wilmington).

            This one is a ball. Not real long or hard. but there is tons of rock scrambles, ledges, open views and few crowds. Multiple fires have stripped much of the upper mountain bare giving it more of an alpine feel then most of the other mountains in the daks. My whole family loved it. Particularly the kids. One thing that I have learned, is that when a 12 y/o loves a mountains, chances are it's fun for adults too for pretty much the same reasons.

            View from the top is open and expansive.
            "I can feel your anger. It gives you focus. It makes you stronger. " Supreme Chancellor

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            • #7
              Yes, Catamount IS a terrific climb - I go there often on the way home from work. The only thing that turns me off a bit is the fact that it's "in the suburbs" As suburban as anything is around here. (not very)
              Happy Trails!
              AlpineSummit

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              • #8
                Yes, Catamount IS a terrific climb - I go there often on the way home from work. The only thing that turns me off a bit is the fact that it's "in the suburbs" As suburban as anything is around here. (not very) But now I'm being picky!

                And now, just to see if it's still possible, I will attempt this board's first double-post.............
                Happy Trails!
                AlpineSummit

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                • #9
                  My Favorites

                  I would have to go with two (and Adams is NOT one of them!) those being the first Adk. mountain I ever climbed; Bald (or Rondaxe) Mountain near Old Forge, and Mt. Jo near Adk. Loj. Both are great for newbies and out of shape sorts, both have fantastic views, and both have open summits. I have been up Bald about 12 times in my life. I've been up Blue Mountain once, but I was 10 at the time (39 summers ago) so I don't remember it well.

                  Has anyone done St. Regis Mountain? Ranger Frank Dorchak used to always suggest it as a good climb. I never got the chance.

                  Stay safe,
                  Trailpatrol
                  "Come to the Forest, where the other you lives!"

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                  • #10
                    I would go with Ampersand as my favorite under 4,000. It has a HUGE rocky summit with fantastic views!

                    A few others I prefer include Hurricane, Hadley, Goodnow, Crane, Roostercomb and Owls Head in Long Lake. All have great views!

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                    • #11
                      My favorite under 4000 is St. Regis mountain. It has an incredible view of the waterways in the St. Regis canoe area. It has a tower, but I believe the tower is closed and scheduled to be torn down. It does have a 270 degree view without the tower though.

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                      • #12
                        I agree with Mt Arab, Owls head (long lake), St. Regis and would add Mt. Fredrica over next to Lake Lila.
                        --"Pete You***?!, Pete You***'s grandson?!...That name is nearly sacred & uttered with awe in THIS house!" : The late Dr. Reed's wife, upon entering her house & being introduced- so to converse with her husband about the old days, a little before he died. The kind of greeting you'll never forget & reinforces your image of the hero you never met. --

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                        • #13
                          How about St Regis. This was a fun climb and at the time I climbed it there was a tower. Is it still there?

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                          • #14
                            I'll second the vote for Ampersand. And I've always kinda liked Mt. Jo as well because I usually take someone who is new to hiking up there first. In fact, my cousin, who I took on her first hike in 1998 to the top of Mt. Jo, now only needs six or seven more peaks to get all 46 high peaks. Sheeesh .... I started doing the 46ers in 1995 and only have 22. (but in my defense, I am also working on the 4000s in the Whites and 3500ers in the Catskills)

                            By the way, where exactly is Blue Mountain? ...... it sounds pretty cool. A lot of great stuff in this thread actually ...... I'm gonna print this thread for future reference.

                            Ahhh, so many peaks, .... so little time .....
                            I want to climb up.

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                            • #15
                              Big Blue

                              Blue Mountain is right above and east of the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake. The lake of the same name is on the west side of Hwy 30 and the mountain is on the east. The hamlet sits at the intersection of Hwys. 28 and 30, and is the home of the Adirondack Museum. In fact the trailhead for the mountain is, or was when I lived back east, just across form the museum.
                              "Come to the Forest, where the other you lives!"

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