Are you an experienced hiker? Step up to the challenge and climb up Algonquin Mountain during your visit to Lake Placid. Holding the spot of the second tallest mountain in New York, Algonquin Mountain will put any hiker’s skills to the test and generously reward you with the most breathtaking views from its summit. While the hike is relatively short (4.3 miles to reach the top), the climb up continuously grows steeper and steeper reaching a total of nearly 3,000 feet in elevation gain.

Along the way to the top, you’ll come across several sights to admire such as the Mclntyre Falls waterfall, the former Marcy Dam, and a lot of alpine vegetation. Algonquin Mountain hosts most of its visitors during the summer, and offers free parking to its guests. While less popular, heavily experienced climbers may also take the extra challenge of climbing up the mountain during winter given they have all necessary safety equipment.

Address: Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, New York 12946

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