Adirondack High Peaks
Hiking the 46 Adirondack High Peaks is recognized as one of the greatest challenges in the Adirondack Park. People come from all over to tackle these impressive mountains, and there is a select group that has climbed all 46 – the Adirondack 46ers.
The Schenectady Chapter’s outings represent an excellent resource for those interested in hiking the High Peaks. We offer outings to the High Peaks year-round. Although preference is given to Schenectady Chapter members, High Peaks outings are open to everyone with the physical ability and proper equipment.
For up to date information on High Peaks conditions, please visit the DEC’s Backcountry Information for the High Peaks.
The Peaks
| # | Name | Elevation (ft/m)1 | A2 | Latitude/Longitude (DMS/DMS)3 | USGS Cell |
| 1 | Mt. Marcy | 5344/1629 | Tr | 440645N/0735524W | Mt. Marcy |
| 2 | Algonquin Peak | 5114/1559 | Tr | 440837N/0735911W | North Elba |
| 3 | Mt. Haystack | 4960/1512 | Tr | 440620N/0735401W | Mt. Marcy |
| 4 | Mt. Skylight | 4926/1501 | Tr | 440558N/0735550W | Mt. Marcy |
| 5 | Whiteface Mt. | 4867/1483 | Tr | 442157N/0735409W | Lake Placid |
| 6 | Dix Mt. | 4857/1480 | Tr | 440456N/0734710W | Dix Mt. |
| 7 | Gray Peak | 4840/1475 | HP | 440641N/0735605W | Mt. Marcy |
| 8 | Iroquois Peak | 4840/1475 | Tr | 440813N/0735953W | North Elba |
| 9 | Basin Mt. | 4827/1471 | Tr | 440716N/0735310W | Mt. Marcy |
| 10 | Gothics | 4736/1444 | Tr | 440741N/0735125W | Keene Valley |
| 11 | Mt. Colden | 4714/1437 | Tr | 440737N/0735735W | North Elba |
| 12 | Giant Mt. | 4627/1410 | Tr | 440939N/0734314W | Rocky Peak Ridge |
| 13 | Nippletop | 4620/1408 | Tr | 440521N/0734857W | Dix Mt. |
| 14 | Santanoni Peak | 4607/1404 | HP | 440456N/0740751W | Santanoni Peak |
| 15 | Mt. Redfield | 4606/1404 | HP | 440541N/0735659W | Mt. Marcy |
| 16 | Wright Peak | 4580/1396 | Tr | 440906N/0735848W | North Elba |
| 17 | Saddleback Mt. | 4515/1376 | Tr | 440735N/0735229W | North Elba |
| 18 | Panther Peak | 4442/1354 | HP | 440554N/0740755W | Santanoni Peak |
| 19 | Table Top Mt. | 4427/1349 | HP | 440837N/0735425W | North Elba |
| 20 | Rocky Peak Ridge | 4420/1347 | Tr | 440916N/0734209W | Rocky Peak Ridge |
| 21 | Macomb Mt. | 4405/1343 | HP | 440306N/0734648W | Dix Mt. |
| 22 | Armstrong Mt. | 4400/1341 | Tr | 440805N/0735056W | Keene Valley |
| 23 | Hough Peak | 4400/1341 | HP | 440410N/0734639W | Dix Mt. |
| 24 | Seward Mt. | 4361/1329 | HP | 440935N/0741157W | Ampersand Lake |
| 25 | Mt. Marshall | 4360/1329 | HP | 440739N/0740042W | Street Mt. |
| 26 | Allen Mt. | 4340/1323 | HP | 440415N/0735622W | Mt. Marcy |
| 27 | Big Slide Mt. | 4240/1292 | Tr | 441056N/0735213W | Keene Valley |
| 28 | Esther Mt. | 4240/1292 | HP | 442313N/0735323W | Franklin Falls |
| 29 | Upper Wolf Jaw Mt. | 4185/1276 | Tr | 440826N/0735042W | Keene Valley |
| 30 | Lower Wolf Jaw Mt. | 4175/1273 | Tr | 440854N/0734957W | Keene Valley |
| 31 | Street Mt. | 4166/1270 | HP | 441047N/0740237W | Street Mt. |
| 32 | Phelps Mt. | 4161/1268 | Tr | 440925N/0735515W | North Elba |
| 33 | Mt. Donaldson | 4140/1262 | HP | 440914N/0741239W | Ampersand Lake |
| 34 | Seymour Mt. | 4120/1256 | HP | 440928N/0741019W | Ampersand Lake |
| 35 | Sawteeth | 4100/1250 | Tr | 440650N/0735101W | Dix Mt. |
| 36 | Cascade Mt. | 4098/1249 | Tr | 441307N/0735136W | Keene Valley |
| 37 | South Dix | 4060/1237 | HP | 440336N/0734627W | Dix Mt. |
| 38 | Porter Mt. | 4059/1237 | Tr | 441255N/0735036W | Keene Valley |
| 39 | Mt. Colvin | 4057/1237 | Tr | 440538N/0735004W | Dix Mt. |
| 40 | Mt. Emmons | 4040/1231 | HP | 440837N/0741250W | Ampersand Lake |
| 41 | Dial Mt. | 4020/1225 | Tr | 440621N/0734745W | Dix Mt. |
| 42 | East Dix | 4012/1223 | HP | 440355N/0734526W | Dix Mt. |
| 43 | Blake Peak | 3960/1207 | Tr | 440453N/0735040W | Dix Mt. |
| 44 | Cliff Mt. | 3960/1207 | HP | 440611N/0735830W | Mt. Marcy |
| 45 | Nye Mt. | 3895/1187 | HP | 441135N/0740126W | Street Mt. |
| 46 | Couchsachraga Peak | 3820/1164 | HP | 440544N/0740936W | Santanoni Peak |
| 47 | MacNaughton Mt. | 4000/1219 | HP | 440823N/0740351W | Street Mt. |
Elevation listed is from the trail guide High Peaks Trails, 14th Edition published by the ADK, which may differ from the elevation listed by the USGS. Both ADK and USGS elevations may differ from the actual elevation of the summit.
Peaks listed with a “Tr” have a marked trail, which provides access to the summit. No marked trail exists for peaks listed with a “HP”, access to the summit is only available via an unmarked herd path.
Further Reading
Adirondacks
Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) – Main Club (Parent Organization)
Adirondack Sports & Fitness Magazine
Hadley Mountain Fire Tower committee
Northville Placid Trail Guide and Map Pack, 2017
NYS DEC Adirondack Forest Preserve Site
Local Resources
Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission
Empire State Capital Volksporters
Environmental Clearinghouse of Schenectady (ECOS)
Friends of the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC)
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy
Catskills, NYS, and Beyond
American Hiking Society – National Trails Day Sponsor
NYS DEC Catskills Forest Preserve
NYS Hudson River Valley Greenway
Schenectady Chapter Resources
ADK Schenectady 2020 Board Duties
ADK Schenectady 2020 Bylaws (Current)
ADK Schenectady 2020 Bylaws (Proposed)
ADK Schenectady 2020 Liability Release