Hiking Mount Marcy - New York State's Tallest High Peak

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Hiking Mount Marcy - New York State's Tallest High Peak

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Mount Marcy is New York State's Tallest High Peak located in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park and Adirondack Mountains.
My wife wanted to climb Mt. Marcy for her 40th birthday. We took a family vacation in August to tackle this High Peak. We enjoyed some birthday brownies on the top while we took in the spectacular views for its summit.
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@justindevendorf6626 5 жыл бұрын

so jealous, seems like it was a beautiful day for a hike! Marcy was the first High Peak I climbed (and I have a tattoo on my left inner forearm depicting the view from that behemoth) and I loved every minute of it.

@OutsideChronicles 5 жыл бұрын

The weather was near perfect when we hiked, a rarity in the Adirondacks. Really happy I got to experience it with my family.

@justindevendorf6626 5 жыл бұрын

@@OutsideChronicles I can't wait to take my family someday hiking in the Adirondacks. I'm glad you all had a wonderful time!

@tupperlake100 Ай бұрын

I used to ski not far from Mt. Marcy. Seeing the snow covered mountain in the winter was always a welcome sight. There is a group of individuals who gradually climb the higher peaks in the Adirondacks. I enjoyed walking down through the woods more. Lots of animals, smells, etc.. You don't hear Loons in the winter.

@OutsideChronicles Ай бұрын

Yep, we are 46ers. See you outside!

@pauldwyer7359 2 жыл бұрын

What a GREAT way to celebrate a 40th Birthday. Congratulations to your wife and your whole family. I summitted Marcy for the first time in 1968 when I was just 9 years old with my Dad (now gone over 30 years). I returned several times before taking a hiatus for almost 30 years, then returned with my own grown kids four weeks ago (August 21st) just a couple of weeks shy of my 63rd birthday, and plan to make it at least a few more times before I get too old. What a magnificent and beautiful place.

@OutsideChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. I bet the peaks have changed drastically over your time in the Adirondacks, both for the good and the bad. I see old pictures of camping on summits that are devoid of alpine vegetation. Now they are dealing with overuse. You must have a unique perspective. Great memories, I actually re-watch this video every once in awhile.

@JamesRobertSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Aw, man! Marcy! One of the mountains I want to bag before I croak! Should have done it well before now...but, that's life!

@kenkaplan3654 6 ай бұрын

Hike it by Avalanche lake to Lake Tear to 4 corners. A much more memorable journey than Van Hoevenberg trail.

@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын

Mt Marcy is an awesome hike. We stayed at a camp ground a few miles out with the Adk mountain club, and it was about a 15 mile hike altogether. A few miles in to the base and then up to the summit.

@OutsideChronicles Жыл бұрын

Agreed, Marcy is a great summit! See you outside!

@matthewgallant3622 Жыл бұрын

@@OutsideChronicles Underrated also. Everyone talks about Washington and Katahdin but Marcy is just as epic a peak I think.

@cnybackpacker4503 4 жыл бұрын

Super nice views, can’t beat that, looks like a perfect day for it, that’s quite the hike, nice job

@OutsideChronicles 4 жыл бұрын

We lucked out. I really wanted it to be a nice day, but in the Adirondacks, having great views is a 50/50 thing. You really feel blessed when you get a clear day.

@august_west_9016 7 ай бұрын

Love the post hike beer choice! Genesee Ruby Red

@OutsideChronicles 7 ай бұрын

Genny makes some descent seasonal beers now. I ever like their dry hop cream ale.

@adk46er5203 6 ай бұрын

The Map and book say 7.4 miles one way.

@kenkaplan3654 6 ай бұрын

Everyone wants to climb Marcy but Algonquin and Haystack have the far superior views.

@RFE812 Жыл бұрын

Have you been to the highest points in any other states?

@OutsideChronicles Жыл бұрын

A few, NH (Washington), Maine (Kahtadin), NC (Mitchell), just on the east coast.

@taker52 2 жыл бұрын

What trail did you take and what lot was this?

@OutsideChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

The standard route is the Van Hovenberg Trail from the Adirondack Loj.

@manuelreynoso6722 2 ай бұрын

Where did you parked?

@OutsideChronicles 2 ай бұрын

Adirondack Loj/High Peaks Information Center/Heart Lake, goes by many names, just get there early on the weekends.

@antiquarian1773 Жыл бұрын

would have stayed there all day, lol

@OutsideChronicles Жыл бұрын

I wish I could too. See you outside!

@ECWnWWF 3 жыл бұрын

is there a bench mark up there?

@OutsideChronicles 3 жыл бұрын

If you are talking about a USGS survey mark, yes, I believe there is a disk on Marcy. There is also the "cloudsplitter" sign just under the summit. Thanks for watching!