The Lower Great Range is an incredible traverse that is accessible from the AMR and includes Sawteeth, Gothics, Armstrong, Upper and Lower Wolfjaw. This climb is particularly enjoyable in the fall.
The MacIntyre Range is a classic and one of the most sought out High Peak groups in the ADK. Traversable from the LOJ, the range includes, Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois and Marshall. Marshall is often climbed
Phelps mountain is a hop, skip and a jump from Marcy Damn and is a great day trip for light mountain climb. Phelps sits quite a bit lower than other mountains in the area and
Whiteface Mountain and Esther Mountain are dynamic duo for a long day hike, offering a trail a peak distinctly different from most of the the other High Peaks.
The second half of the Colvin Ridge and home of the best views available across the whole range. Colvin is a classic for the climb crew, but Blake is better left forgotten.
This loop is incredibly challenging, no doubt, but it’s hard to deny how rewarding and spectacular the views are. Marcy, Skylight and Grey stand miles above most other peaks in the valley, and the experience
Dial and Nippletop represent the first half of the Colvin range and are most easily accessible from the AMR and Ausable Club. This climb is moderately difficult and notorious for it’s black fly density.
Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain are most people’s very first High Peaks. Their general ease, location relative to Lake Placid, and exceptional views. You really can’t find a better introduction to the Adirondacks.