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Marcy
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· 5344 ft
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ADK High Peaks Conditions Report for June 26 weekend forecasting variable conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday, clearing Saturday-Sunday, summits around 55°F with winds to 25 mph. Multiple closures reported including Avalanche Pass Trail, various road and facility maintenance notices.
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American Marten
Martes americana
2026-06-02
Recent reports (24)
ADK High Peaks Conditions Report for June 26 weekend forecasting variable conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely Friday, clearing Saturday-Sunday, summits around 55°F with winds to 25 mph. Multiple closures reported including Avalanche Pass Trail, various road and facility maintenance notices.
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A solo backcountry hike in the MacIntyre West tract near Newcomb exploring Lake Andrew and two unnamed peaks (approximately 2800' and 3100') on a dry, leaf-off day in early May. Conditions were dry and pleasant with minimal trail obstacles beyond some overgrown sections and scrambling on the steep south slope of Mount Andrew.
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Forest Rangers and volunteers conducted a search operation on April 18 for a missing hunter, using the search as an opportunity to train and improve rescue skills.
Two teen hikers in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest called for rescue on April 18 due to frostbite concerns but were located by Forest Rangers in good health and safely escorted to the trailhead.
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.
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The MacIntyre Range is a striking ridge chain west of Mount Marcy in the Adirondack High Peaks, featuring Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, Iroquois Peak, and Mount Marshall. The classic traverse spans roughly 12 miles and offers steep alpine terrain with panoramic views, suitable late June through early October, with conditions that can change rapidly even in summer.
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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.
A two-day civilized mountaineering trip in December featuring a relaxed ascent of Phelps in windy, snowy conditions with poor visibility, and a ski/cramponing ascent of Whiteface via the toll road in fresh snow with variable visibility.
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A November 2nd hike to Gothics and Pyramid Peak from Lake Road featured cool, sunny conditions with dirt at lower elevations transitioning to several inches of snow at higher elevations. The group encountered icy patches requiring microspikes and navigated four ladder descents on steep, rugged terrain before summiting both peaks with brief views before mist rolled in.
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A mostly easy-to-navigate route featuring Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois peaks in the MacIntyre Range. The trail follows MacIntyre Brook initially, includes some technical scrambling and steep slab climbing, and offers exceptional views from the three summits. Wright Peak is noted as particularly windy and requires relentless steep slab climbing from the junction.</summary>
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A two-day backpacking trip to climb Gray and Skylight peaks in the High Peaks, with camping at Herbert Brook Lean-to. Trail conditions included recent trail work on Calamity Brook, a steep herd path ascent to Gray, and a 15-minute scramble to Skylight over exposed rock slabs with clear alpine conditions and excellent visibility.
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The Avalanche Pass Trail has been closed indefinitely following a major landslide triggered by intense rainfall in mid-July that destroyed the trail corridor between Lake Arnold and Avalanche Lake. Multiple peaks accessed via this route (Algonquin, Colden, Marcy, Skylight, Gray) are no longer accessible via their typical loop routes, though some remain accessible as out-and-back hikes.
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Wolf Pond is a 4.8-mile round-trip trail in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest with approximately 450 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows Wolf Pond Brook through mixed forests and offers views of High Peaks; hikers should expect muddy conditions in spring and mosquito activity in early summer.
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A bushwhacking trip on November 18 to Table Top Mountain (4427') and its Middle peak (4306'), undertaken in fresh snow with excellent visibility. The hiker found deep drifts, thick vegetation, and cliff bands with icicles, but manageable terrain and safe workarounds throughout the off-trail ascent and descent.
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The hikers completed their final High Peak at Skylight on September 21, 2024, achieving the 46-peak goal with Marcy visible in the background.
Forest rangers responded to two incidents in the Marcy Dam area on June 6: one hiker with bee sting-induced facial swelling and another with a broken finger. Both hikers were assisted to their vehicles.
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Hiker climbed Donaldson and Emmons on a wet, cold, rainy day with muddy conditions on the Calkins herd path, then returned on 6/2 to summit Hurricane (with good views) and Jay Mountains (with excellent views and spectacular rocky terrain). Spring mud was notable; no significant bug activity.</summary>
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Two teenagers hiking Mount Marcy called for rescue on April 19 after getting their feet wet while crossing a creek, worried about frostbite. Rangers assessed them at Phelps junction and found only muscle soreness with no frostbite; the hikers were escorted out safely.
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Forest Rangers Lewis, Martin, and Sabo trained with New York State Police Pilot Engle using night vision goggles in the Long Lake and Newcomb area. An incident occurred involving frostbite concerns on Mount Marcy and an unresponsive hiker on Bald Mountain.
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A two-day backpacking trip to Mount Colden following a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding. The trail from Avalanche Lake was extremely wet with knee-deep water, mud, and cascading water over rock slabs; a ranger warned of recent rescues from slippery conditions and a serious incident on the trap dike.
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A relentlessly steep but short out-and-back hike with three viewpoints. The trail features boardwalks, stone steps, and a ladder section with open rock terrain in the final half-mile; wet conditions could make rock slab sections tricky.
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Weekly fall foliage condition updates from the Catskills and Adirondacks for the 2025 season, covering late September through early November with observer notes on leaf color progression, weather impacts, and trail conditions at various elevations and locations.
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A day hike of Whiteface and Esther starting from the Atmospheric Science Research Centre parking in Wilmington. Zero visibility at Whiteface summit; the trail featured steep initial ascent, rock scrambles, open slabs, and loose rock on the descent. Esther's summit was fully treed with no views, and the connecting trail between peaks was muddy and took longer than expected.
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A two-peak hike in May climbing Table Top and Phelps via the Van Hoevenberg Trail. Weather was mild with minimal bugs, rain, or snow; hikers noted some snow still visible on distant peaks and generally good trail conditions with no significant obstacles.
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DEC ranger reports
Two children (ages 9 and 11) were separated from their hiking group on the Marcy Dam Truck Trail in Town of North Elba on June 21. Forest Rangers located them within 40 minutes and reunited them with their family at the trailhead.
Two hikers reported concerns about potential frostbite after wetting their feet while crossing a creek on Mount Marcy. Forest Rangers assessed the teenagers and found only muscle soreness, no frostbite; both were able to walk out with ranger escort.
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