Scarface is another Saranac 6er located near the town proper and this one is, in my humble opinion, a bit of stinker. Views here are very minimal and views from the peak specifically are non-existent. This is one I would only recommend to climbers who want to achieve the Saranac 6er, since this one doesn’t have too much to offer (in my opinion).
- When accessed this one by parking and Meadowbrooke Campground and walking back to the trailhead, but there are other routes to get there as well.
- Although the peak doesn’t have too much to offer, there some cool site on the way there.
- This one is not painfully long, but fairly uninteresting, a lot like Street and Nye.
Scarface Mountain - 2,874'
I want to make it clear here that I don’t think there is such a thing as a “bad hike,” and that getting out is always better than staying in. That being said, considering how many great trials and mountains there are in the Adirondacks, I struggle to recommend this to someone who just wants a nice trail day.
-I do not recommend this peak, and should only be done by those looking to bag it-
It’s not clear to me what the “best” way to access this peak is, but going from Meadowbrook is pretty clear and easy, just head past the bathroom towards the woods in the back. you’ll come upon a gravel trail that used to be train tracks. everything from there is pretty self-explanatory.
There are a few scrambles on the way up that will offer mild views, and those are the best you’re going to get, so enjoy them when you see them.
We Give This Trail: 3/10
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