Enjoy A Winter Hike To One Of New York S Tallest Peaks At Mount Colden

The High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains is one of the best areas in the Northeast for explorers who want to get a taste of New York’s most wondrous heights. One of those peaks is Mount Colden, the eleventh-highest point in the region. While the trails and wilderness of the High Peaks are not for the faint of heart, they showcase the area’s sheer beauty in breathtaking fashion.

Mount Colden is a 4,715-foot peak in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. It’s surrounded by other towering peaks like Mount Macy and Algonquin Peak, making the region an adventurer’s paradise.

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The Avalanche Pass Trail, a 12.8-mile loop that leads to Mount Colden, is full of wilderness adventure, from the Lake Colden shore to incredible views of Mount Macy.

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The Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness, including the Avalanche Pass and Macy Dam Trails, is recommended for experienced hikers only.

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If you set out on this adventure, make sure to stop, relax and take in the marvelous views of Lake Colden.

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For those attempting to summit Mount Colden, there are three trail options: the Mount Colden Trail, Lake Arnold Trail, or the trap dike, the latter being a route that hikers are advised to approach with caution.

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The nearby Van Hoevenberg Trail features its own stunning views of the landscape, as well.

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The MacIntyre Range, which includes the mountains in the High Peaks region west of Mount Macy, makes Mount Colden and the Avalanche Pass Trail one of the most ideal hiking areas in the state for serious adventurers. Algonquin, for example, is the second-highest peak in the state.

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The more time you spend with these mysterious and beautiful forests and trails, the more time you’ll want to devote to exploring the vast Adirondacks.

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To learn more about Mount Colden, visit the Lake Placid tourism board website. Click here for the Avalanche Pass Trail AllTrails page.