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Mount Adams Trail
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 1,661 ft
- climb
- 3,531 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Mount Adams Trail is a 1.3-mile point-to-point hike in the High Peaks Wilderness of New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from about 1,860 feet to 3,531 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,661 feet, and it is rated expert. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.1 miles in, where the grade reaches 45%. The trail is not open to horses or bikes. The East River Trail, a cross-country ski route, starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Indian Pass Trail lies about 1.3 miles off. Climbers can head to Wallface, roughly 4 miles away, or Mt Colden, about 5 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Climbing
- About 1,661 ft
- Summit
- 3,533 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Mount Adams Trail on Mount Adams?
About 1.3 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Mount Adams Trail?
About 1,661 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mount Adams Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Mount Adams Trail take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Mount Adams
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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