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Mount Marcy Trail
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- one way
- 2,508 ft
- climb
- 5,335 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Mount Marcy Trail is a 4.1-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail rises from a low point of about 2,760 feet to the summit of Mount Marcy, which reaches 5,335 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,508 feet. The climb is front-loaded, so the most of the ascent comes early in the route. The trail is moderate in difficulty, and it is not open to horses or bikes. A trip on foot takes about 2.5 hours, and the high point makes it a natural destination for a day of hiking in the High Peaks. Several other trails sit within a short distance. Herbert Brook Trail is about 0.2 miles away and Mount Colden Trail is about 0.4 miles away. Lake Colden Trail and the Algonquin Trail are both about half a mile off, and the Wallface climbing area is about 2.9 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 4.1 mi
- Climbing
- About 2,508 ft
- Summit
- 5,338 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Other routes up Mount Marcy
Questions about this route
How long is the Mount Marcy Trail on Mount Marcy?
About 4.1 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Mount Marcy Trail?
About 2,508 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Mount Marcy Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Mount Marcy Trail take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Mount Marcy?
2: Van Hoevenberg Trail and Mount Marcy Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Mount Marcy
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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