South Dix

ADK · 4094 ft · adk-south-dix

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Trail reports

Reports (30d / total)
0 / 4
Most recent
2026-04-18
Confidence
1.00
Status computed
2h ago
Active tags: low-visibilitysnow

Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underestimated snowy conditions and daylight and lacked headlamps; Forest Rangers located and escorted them out.

Activity (last 90 days)

2026-04-07: 12026-04-18: 1

Recent reports (3)

confidence: High Trip Report · hiked 2026-04-07 · adkhighpeaks · source → · detail
First-person account of a bushwhack ascent of Nippletop via Walker Brook on April 7, 2026, involving a waist-deep cold river crossing, deep snow with supportive conditions, significant cliff-finding challenges in the col between the two summits, and exposed icy terrain near the summit with strong winds.
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confidence: High Ranger Incident · hiked 2024-04-18 · adirondack-explorer-sar · source → · detail
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became lost and unprepared for darkness while attempting a multi-peak hike in snowy conditions on Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains. They accidentally triggered a 911 call and were located and escorted out by Rangers.
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confidence: Medium Conditions Update · posted 2021-10-09 · mountain-hiking · source → · detail
A comprehensive guide to the Dix Range loop from Elk Lake, described as a 16–20 mile, 5500 ft elevation gain challenge featuring six summits. The route includes a long walk-in, the steep Macomb Slide (with occasional needle ice in cold conditions), unmarked herd paths requiring strong navigation skills, and primitive camping near Slide Brook and Lilian Brook lean-tos.
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DEC ranger reports

confidence: High Ranger Incident · hiked 2026-04-18 · dec-ranger-reports · source → · detail
Two hikers (ages 61 and 28) became stranded on the Lillian Brook trail while attempting Macomb, South Dix, Grace, and Hough mountains on April 18. They underestimated snowy conditions and daylight and lacked headlamps; Forest Rangers located and escorted them out.
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Aliases

Mount South Dix, Mt South Dix, South Dix Mountain, South Dix Peak