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A mostly easy-to-navigate route. Trailhead info at bottom of this post.

This is one of the very best routes in the Adirondacks. The trail to Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois Peaks is long, but the views from these three epic summits provide some of the best views in the ADKs.

From its enormous summit Algonquin in particular has an incredible view of Colden and Mount Marcy , but also the Flowed Lands, and Boundary and Iroquois peaks, and the Sanatanonis , and the Great Range . Layers and layers of mountains, with lakes scattered among them. It’s kinda nuts. This hike was definitely my highlight of 2025.

This route includes three of the four high peaks in the MacIntyre Range . Mount Marshall is climbed separately.

In the high season, you will want to get to the Loj for parking by 6:00am. Directions and more info at the bottom of this post.

Please note: you will take 5,000 photos on this hike.

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Wright, Algonquin & Iroquois Trail Notes & Gallery

Summit of Wright Peak

Wright to Algonquin

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How long does it take to hike Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois?

Allow anywhere from 8-11 hours for this hike. It took me 9h 23m to complete this hike but, of that time, I spent about 2 hours just hanging out at the summits.

What is the elevation gain for Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois?

The elevation gain for this hike is 4,300 feet (apx 1,300 meters).

Should I Pack Anything Special to Hike this route?

Yes. This is a long hike with a good deal of elevation gain. I was glad I packed some Tylenol for the hike out. It does help.

You would also be wise to make sure you can replenish your electrolytes .

Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois Trail Guide

The Wright, Algonquin and Iroquois hiking trail includes…

A lot of trail

Mountain streams and footbridges

Some technical scrambling

A plane wreck I forgot to visit

Some of the very best views in the Adirondacks

A full breakdown is provided below in the hike notes with 30+ photos.

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Wright, Algonquin & Iroquois Trail Notes & Gallery

This was my first time starting a hike from The Loj. I was so excited to finally be here and do a banger of a hike. But I really had no idea how much of a banger it would turn out to be. Definitely up there with the Dix Range .

Begin at the trail register at the back of Lot 1 . It’s very easy for a good while.

You will follow and cross MacIntyre Brook for the first section of this route, and the trail is very straightforward.

After about 2 hours, I made it to the junction to head up Wright Peak . It took me about 25 minutes to climb from the junction to the summit. It’s only about 600 feet of elevation gain but it’s relentlessly steep slab and, evidently, I was already pretty tired—and, of course, I was also stopping to take in the day’s first batch of incredible views…

Algonquin seen from the side of Wright Peak

Hiker near the summit of Wright Peak

Hikers descending Wright Peak

View from Wright Peak on Saturday

Summit of Wright Peak

It was pretty windy up there, which is something Wright is famous for; it’s said to be the windiest summit in the Adirondacks. The view of Algonquin is really something…

Hikers enjoying the view from Wright Peak

Hikers enjoying the view from Wright Peak

…and the new slides on Mount Colden were extra shiny…

View from Wright Peak

Wright to Algonquin

From the junction, it took me about an hour to get to the summit of Algonquin. Some fine views on the way…

Pausing to take in the view on the way up Algonquin

Wright Peak seen from Algonquin

Algonquin’s summit was kind of mind-blowing to me. I didn’t know how huge the summit would be and how epic the scenery would be in every direction…

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The parent mountain for this hike is Algonquin Peak .