Owen. Copperas & Winch Ponds: This trio of ponds makes a relaxing hike with little climbing - views of Great Cliff and Whiteface. Nice spots for picnic or camping at the lean-to on Copperas Pond. Two entrances off Rt. 86 in Wilmington Notch, approximately 1 mi. apart. 3.0 miles round trip.

Connery Pond to Whiteface Mountain Summit: Entrance on Rt. 86, 3.1 miles from junction with Rt. 703. Walk through forest and rolling terrain to Whiteface Landing where you can sun, swim, or camp at Whiteface Brook Lean-to. Those wanting a more challenging day can make the ascent to the summit of the mountain. 5.0 miles round trip to l ending; 12.0 miles round trip to the Whiteface summit (4,867').

Owls Head: (2,120') Rocky peak with views all-along the way and blueberries in season. Good hike for a beginning climber. Located off Rt. 73, 3.6 miles east of Cascade Mountain trail. 1.2 miles round trip.

Cascade Mt.: (4,098') Considered the easiest of the High Peaks to climb. The open summit boasts a fantastic circular view of the other peaks. Trailhead located off Rt. 73, 8 miles from Lake Placid. 4.8 miles round trip.

Pitchoff Mt.: (3,600') A bare ridge north of Cascade Lake with exceptional views and lots of open hiking. Off Route 73, 8 miles from Lake Placid, left side of the road. Distances - one way 1.6 miles to Balanced Boulder, 2 miles to summit; 4.9 miles to end of ridge at highway (requiring second car).

Haystack: (2,878') Intermittent climbs to rewarding views of Whiteface, Marcy, and Seward Range. Off Route 86, 1.4 miles west from junction with Old Military Road. 6.6 miles round trip. Hike could be extended by following McKenzie Mountain Trail to Whiteface Inn Trail and descending into the resort at 7.4 miles.

Walk around Mirror Lake: Stroll, run or bike around the lake for different view of Main Street. Approximately 2.5 miles.

Marcy Dam: Popular backcountry camping area with lean-tos around the pond, NYS-DEC outpost, and views of Phelps, Colden, and Wright. 4.6 miles round trip.

Indian Falls: A beautiful series of falls, with a spectacular view of the McIntyre Range. Hike into Marcy Dam (2.3 ml.) then take the Van Hoevenberg Trail 2.1 miles to the falls. Round trip distance 8.8 miles.

Algonquin: (5,114') Second highest peak with views of Lake Colden and Flowed Lands. From the Adirondak Loj take the Van Hoevenberg Trail to junction at 1.0 mi. Continue straight to Algonquin Summit. 8.0 miles round trip.

Avalanche Lake: Impressive views of spectacular and rugged cliffs of Avalanche Lake. Trip may be extended to picturesque Lake Colden. 8.8 miles round trip to Avalanche Lake, 12.4 miles round trip to Lake Colden.

Mt. Jo: (2,876') Superior views of the High Peaks and Heart Lake for a short, but steep climb. 2.3 mi. round trip.

Rocky Falls: Easy walk along trail to Indian Pass to a series of small waterfalls and swimming hole beside a lean-to. 4 8 miles round trip.

Indian Pass: Stupendous gorge between Wallface Mt. and McIntyre Range. Sheer wall on NE rises 1,000': Ice and snow never melts at bottom in crevices. Rugged 12.0 miles round trip to look-out.

Mt. Marcy: (5,344') Mt. Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks, rising 5,344 ft. above sea level. Climbing Marcy from the Adirondak Loj is the shortest route. Taking the Van Hoevenberg trail to the summit is 14.8 miles round trip.

Johns Book Lodge: Johns Book Lodge is owned and operated by the Adirondack Mtn. Club and offers overnight accommodations, meals, candy, drinks and information for hikers. 7.0 miles round trip.

Gothics via ADK Range Trail: (4,736') Challenging climb over rugged terrain including two peaks- Upper Wolf Jaw, and Armstrong before reaching Gothic's spectacular summit, followed by even more spectacular descent to the West Face. 14.7 miles round trip.

Haystack: (4,960') The third highest peak, the bare summit offers one of the finest views; facing Panther Gorge and Mt. Marcy. From Johns Brook Lodge, approaches are from Range Trail over Saddleback and Basin or via Phelps Trail to head of Panther Gorge for less climbing. 17.7 miles round trip.

Porter Mt. via "The Garden": (4,059') Relatively easy grades, many views on return leg via the Ridge Trail 8.4 miles round trip.

Big Slide via The Brothers: (4,240') Great views of Keene Valley, Great Range, Algonquin, Big Slide. Ascends three summits, culminates in the great look at Big Slide. Return down pretty Slide Mt. Brook and Southside Trail, swim at Tenderfoot Pool. 9.4 miles round trip. Hike could be shortened from first Brother to make an easy trip of 3.0 miles round trip.

Baxter: (2,440') Looks out at Great Range and Marcy. From Rt. 9N, 2 miles from intersection with Rt. 73 between Keene and Keene Valley. Blueberry covered ledges in season. 2.2 miles round trip.

West River Trail: Pleasant walking through virgin timber, pools and fails and peaks. Combine with East River Trail or Lake Road for 7 mile loop of little climbing.

Noonmark: (2,175') From Ausable Club hikers parking lot - moderate to steep climbing to gain a look-out in all directions. 2.1 miles ascent.

Rainbow Falls: 150' falls just .4 miles from Lower Ausable Lake. This hike crosses Adirondack Mountain reserve on Ausable Club property - please obey all rules. A three mile walk along Lake Road . Easy trail to a great view.

Hopkins via Mossy Cascade: (3,183') 22 major peaks can be seen, blueberries and waterfalls on this hike up Hopkins. Off Rt. 73, south of steel sided bridge over East Branch of Ausable 2.0 miles south of Keene Valley. 6.4 miles round trip.

Poke-o-Moonshine: Offers tremendous views of Lake Champlain and the high peaks. Off Rt. 9, 9.3 miles north of Lewis, at the state campground. 2.4 miles round trip.

East Trail to Bald Peak. Rocky Peak Ridge: Challenging but rewarding trail, mostly in the open giving off many views. Rt. 9, 4.9 miles north of junction with Rt. 73 and 1.3 miles south of New Russia. Bald Peak (3,060') is 3.9 miles. Good choice for observing fall colors. To Rocky Peak Ridge (4,060')- 6.6 miles and to summit of Giant (4,420') is a rugged 8.0 miles. 16.0 miles round trip.