Avalanche

ADK · 3816 ft · adk-avalanche

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Active tags: exposedsteep

A 15-mile, 3,600-foot elevation gain route up Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail featuring long forest sections with multiple junctions, stream crossings, and a broad, exposed summit with 360° views. The hike is demanding but non-technical, requiring careful route-finding on the descent.

Activity (last 90 days)

Recent reports (3)

confidence: Low Conditions Update · posted 2026-04-03 · mountain-hiking · source → · detail

adk-avalanche, adk-colden, adk-marcy, adk-phelps

exposedsteep

confidence: Low Conditions Update · posted 2025-12-31 · mountain-hiking · source → · detail

An evergreen trail guide describing Mount Van Hoevenberg as a well-maintained, accessible short hike near Lake Placid suitable for beginners and families, with open ledges providing views of the High Peaks.

adk-algonquin, adk-avalanche, adk-big-slide, adk-colden, adk-gothics, adk-marcy, adk-nye, adk-phelps, adk-santanoni, adk-street, adk-wallface, adk-wright

confidence: High Ranger Incident · hiked 2025-06-09 · adirondack-explorer-sar · source → · detail

A 23-year-old SCA member with epilepsy suffered a seizure on June 9 during trail work in Avalanche Pass, likely exacerbated by heat and exertion. Forest Rangers and a State Police pilot responded, and the subject was airlifted to Adirondack Medical Center.

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Aliases

Avalanche Mountain, Mount Avalanche, Mt Avalanche, Avalanche Peak