Hiking Mount Marcy - 4 Amateurs make the climb

Having your own backyard oasis is awesome, but there is no denying nature does it best. Get out in nature and appreciate the beautiful world around us. This is what we try to emulate, and it’s always impressive to see it first hand.
Whenever you need to recharge or to reset your perspective, get out there and do something like this. It will have an unforgettable impact on your
If you would like to see more pictures from our journey, head over to the blog post and check it them out.
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Get out and explore your world!

[@yetivanmarshall1473]

Thx for posting. I was considering this with my daughter next month but I don't think my 60 y.o. right knee can handle the punishment. Excellent hike with your sons.

[@andrewsheedy190]

reliving my hike through this video, thank you

[@johnschauder]

That was beautiful! I love NY

[@fr.jacobwojcik3608]

Haa! Nice honest account. Good effort keeping up with the boys Dad!

[@OutsideChronicles]

Well done, Marcy is a long one. It is more rewarding with your kids. I did it this summer with my wife and sons. Great views, great memories.

[@BackyardWaterGarden]

Thanks, it was rough for our first mountain climb. We are already planning for our next one. There is no feeling like being on top of a mountain!

[@kenkaplan3654]

Climb Algonquin. Shorter hike. Second highest. Much more spectacular view.

[@Adam-nj4dh]

This was a hard trail, just so much elevation gain, 1 mile would take 45min-1hr. The views tho make it all worth it

[@timefortravelwithme]

Where is this parking lot , can u please provide address ?

[@LubaLuba1]

Question which is the best trail to use to climb to the top with least amount of rocks ?

[@BackyardWaterGarden]

I was only aware of the trail we took to get to the top of Marcy. There are rocks everywhere. Most of the trail past Marcy dam is an old creek bed. It was a never ending boulder staircase. Good luck to you if you decide to make the climb. It is worth it!

[@LubaLuba1]

@@BackyardWaterGarden rocky before the dam or after the dam point?

[@wmd40]

@@LubaLuba1 after. Many mountains in the Adirondacks are like that, even very small ones. Huge rocks you have to climb up even high on the mountain

[@LubaLuba1]

Where did you start from where you signed in ??

[@BackyardWaterGarden]

We used google maps, although coverage was hit or miss in the mountains. Trail Entrance Location Coordinates (google maps): 43.108471, -74.368059

[@bcrock8655]

@ Luba Luba I did it yesterday. We started from Heart Lake and went up the Van Hoevenberg trail. It's about a 15 mile day trip.

[@LubaLuba1]

@@bcrock8655 Is there a way to get closer to MT Marcy by car to the foot of Marcy

[@bcrock8655]

@@LubaLuba1That's as close as you can get.

[@James-pz8vt]

@@bcrock8655 Is that 15 miles one way or round trip?