Category: Adirondack hikes
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Saranac Lake 6: McKenzie Mountain
McKenzie Mountain was the last of the Saranac Lake 6 for me to hike. It was fantastic! I completed this hike on July 28th, 2024 7:30 pm. I set off for this hike in the afternoon to try and beat some of the scorching summer heat. This was a wise…
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Cathedral Rock and Firetower: Wanakena, NY
In an effort to find a quick hike near Watertown, I stumbled upon Cathedral Rock and Firetower in Wanakena. I hiked this trail July 13, 2024. The trail starts behind the Ranger School and there is a huge parking lot available. I went on a sunny Saturday and surprisingly I…
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The last of the Cranberry Lake 50
In May 2023 I hiked about 45 miles of the Cranberry Lake 50. I was not prepared for the black flies that met me on the trail, and left the trail early to spare myself from their wrath. So, I went back at the end of April to finish it…
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Beginner hiking in the Adirondacks
I get asked a lot about the best hikes for beginners to do, so I figured, why not make a post about it? I love hiking in the Adirondacks and I want to make sure they are accessible to other people. So this post will be a ranked list of…
Hannah the hiker 