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I’m Hannah (trail name- Smirky P), an Arizona based outdoor enthusiast. I write hiking trail reports, thru-hike journals, and gear recommendations.
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Mount Marshall is the 25th tallest High Peak in the Adirondack Mountains. It is located near Lake Placid, New York. It is the southernmost peak in the McIntyre Range which also includes Algonquin peak, Iroquois Peak, and Wright Peak. Mount Marshall is named after Robert Marshall who is one of the original 46ers. Near the…
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These three mountains are part of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks near Keene Valley. Haystack is the third tallest mountain in New York! This long hike is worth it because of the breathtaking views awarded on each summit. I started this hike on June 4th 2022 at 6:45 a.m. from the Garden parking lot. At…
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Big Slide mountain is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks in Keene Valley, New York. There are a couple different routes to this trail but I took the trail that takes you over The Brothers from the Garden parking lot. Parking here is about $10 per person and more information on the parking area…
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Hey everyone! As I have mentioned before i am planning on thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail this summer! I want to talk a bit about where I am with planning and preparing for the hike. I graduated from college on May 22nd. Graduation made me realize how close i am to my start date, which…
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued their annual mud season advisory on April 7, 2022. This statement advises hikers to stay on trails below 2,500 feet. Higher elevation trails are still drying from the Winter thaw even though recent weather has been significantly warm. The mud season typically spans between the beginning…
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Street Mountain and Nye Mountain are two relatively easy High Peaks Hikes. It is about 11 miles to bag both peaks. There are lots of scenic places to stop and replenish water, and in the fall the surrounding foliage is breathtaking. I went on this hike October 9, 2021 at 6:40 a.m. When i showed…
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This hike goes over three Adirondack High Peak and is about 12 miles long. All of the summits offer 360 views of the surrounding peaks so it is definitely worth the trek. I hiked this trail on September 4, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. My feet/toes were not healed when i went on this hike so…
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Sawteeth, Gothics, Armstrong, and Upper Wolfjaw are four of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks and make up part of the Great Range. This trail is about 16 miles long and starts at the Ausable golf club. In order to hike here you have to make a reservation with the Adirondack Mountain Reserve at this link.…
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Whiteface and Esther Mountain are two of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Fun fact: Whiteface is the fifth tallest mountain in New York State. this hike is about 10.5 miles long with 3,700 feet in elevation gain. it is a pretty rewarding hike since you get two High Peaks done and have some amazing views…
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This hike is about 23 miles long and goes over 4 of the Adirondack High Peaks. So, it is a great hike to get a couple of the 46 done in one go! Seymour is not part of the Seward Range (Seward, Donaldson, and Emmons) but it is close enough to the range that you…
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