Mount Marcy Summit Hike from Adirondacks Loj

[@mariastaub3899]

The best documented hike to Mt. Marcy I've seen in KZbin. It really gives a good idea of what a first timer, like me, could be up against when climbing Marcy. It also gives some reassurance to some concerns regarding the terrain, etc. Fantastic footage.

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Maria! It was definitely challenging for us first timers especially the last mile but well worth it at the end. We carried about 8 20oz worth of water bottles and just had enough to finish the hike down.

[@pauldwyer7359]

I went up Marcy with my three grown kids (ages 19-21-24) on August 15th. I made it to the rock outcropping 1/4 mile from the top before I pooped out and decided to enjoy the view from there. But all three of them made it in another 10 minutes of tough scrambling. Incredible hike. Outstanding views...even from where I ended. Anyone who makes it up Marcy deserves a serious pat on the back. Congratulations.

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Paul! I agree, I see younger kids fly by too without any gear as well. It definitely was a little challenging even for someone that exercises often. Just the pure fatigue factor of being on your foot for more than half the day takes a toll on you. It was worth it for sure.

[@radbcc]

the exact same thing happened to me....

[@pauldwyer7359]

​@@RunWithJ Update on my last post. I am ELATED to be able to add that just 46 hours ago I returned with my now one-year-older kids (Saturday August 21st) and made it all the way. It took us almost exactly 5 hours from the Loj to the summit, but was worth all the effort, including the pain in my feet as we arrived back at the car. Standing on the summit of Mt. Marcy for the 6th time (my first was with my late father when I was just 9 years old in 1968) was almost as joyful a moment as the day I married their mother and the days each of them were born. God made mountains to strengthen our spirits by challenging us to push ourselves to the limits of our being, both spiritual and physical. I am so grateful he allowed me to complete this challenge. P.S. My feet are STILL sore today...lol

[@pauldwyer7359]

@@radbcc Hi, See my Update to RunWithJ. But I made it this past Saturday August 21st. Still able to do it at nearly 63 years. Grateful to God for succeeding where I fell short last year. Don' give up. Respect your limits, but never be discouraged.

[@RunWithJ]

Awesome job Paul! It is an amazing feat at that age to accomplish something like that. Some 20 year olds can’t do this easily. Congrats!

[@srinivasaraghu8574]

I am planning trip soon. Thanks for the video!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the trip!

[@CwBDaveis.716]

What a view from the top-- awesome video!! Thank You!!

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks David!

[@LukeRoblox]

I hiked it back in early November as my first high peak. It was treacherous but a great adventure! This was very well-documented and I enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you! I can’t imagine in November as it probably was very tough. Even in the summer it was a challenge but worth it.

[@lizyoung3691]

Loved your video, loved the energy level that you were posting about Victoria. We are backpacking that this weekend, can't wait!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Liz! It was definitely fun and challenging as a first time serious hike for both of us. I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@keosandyou]

Hiking Mt Marcy this weekend, glad I watched your video! Thank you! 🤙🏼

[@RunWithJ]

No problem! Good luck! It’s worth it at the top. Last mile is tough and bring plenty of water! 😀

[@keosandyou]

Got it, thank you!

[@wailingbones]

I will be making this trek for the first time in June. That you so much for this video !

[@RunWithJ]

You’re welcome! Good luck with your trip!

[@alexkarry]

This video inspired me. I will definitely visit this place!

[@hikingtrailheads1340]

Awesome Video! Did this one last summer, great hike!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you! Yup it was last summer.

[@frankdagostino8588]

Such a cool video and spectacular place🔥💖

[@kaiokenkamikaze21]

Without question the best video of mount Marcy beautifully well documented dude 🍻

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you!!

[@imateenagerebel2993]

Around 18:00 we’re you both scared? since it’s seems steep and a little more open with no trees surrounding you… Doing this hike Monday and I’m scared of heights but watching this video helped calm me a bit 😅

[@RunWithJ]

More so of shocked and a little scared. We were very careful as this was our first like real hike. The last half mile was the hardest since it was more going straight up but they have paint markers letting you know which way to climb. Other than that just some blisters from the boot

[@jakejessen8927]

Thank your for sharing the video! What food do you bring to eat on the trail? Did you see any bear?

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Jake! No we didn’t see a bear and what we had in our bags was about 8 16oz bottles of water 2 bags of beef Jerky and a couple of trail mix bags. We ate a bag of the Jerky and completed ran out of water so we didn’t bring enough.

[@jakejessen8927]

Wow 8 bottles water are not enough? Where do you sleep if I may ask? I want to take this trail as well, the view on the top is lovely. How did you navigate? Did you bring a Garmin?

[@RunWithJ]

We didn’t camp there we started in the morning and finished in the afternoon in about 10 hours. We just followed the trail markings as it was pretty clear. I had a garmin but didn’t use it for navigation purposes.

[@jakejessen8927]

@@RunWithJ thanks! I think I will need more than 10 hours 😂 look forward to your other trail videos in Adirondacks

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi. Thanks for sharing! As a hiker, I enjoyed seeing the details of what it is like to hike up this mountain. The views above tree line were really nice - glad you had decent weather. RE: Masks As the comedienne on Facebook/KZbin would say: "I ain't doin' it!" God Bless...

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Ken! It was a great hike but it was tough indeed but it was worth it. We went this summer so it was warm but it got super windy at the tops. I was surprised the mask rule was in effect on top of New York too 😀

[@jasonmathews1685]

Great job to both of you!!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Jason!!

[@jasonmathews1685]

We just did Haystack yesterday 💪😁

[@RunWithJ]

Oh I heard that one is tougher than Marcy even with the terrain and trails. It will be a while before I become a 46er 😂. Congrats!

[@francislora3515]

Beautiful video!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you!

[@IzzyBittencourt]

Did you guys do a day hike? I am planning on doing it this upcoming weekend but I dont have enough time to camp there… I want to do the hike in one day

[@casualobserver5402]

I see there’s some pretty steep Ads cents but are there any steep descents?

[@RunWithJ]

Hi there! The descent is basically the same route but in reverse. Coming down the first mile from the peak was tricky due to the steepness and fatigue but once you get past the tree line it’s a little easier. We got back down 45 minutes faster than climbing up.

[@Abc-hb4fg]

Very nice video. I also rode it last Saturday and it was something after a total of 8:15 hours. I did a little editing of 4mins of my hiking of Mount-Marcy on my channel by the way. I love it and thanks for sharing 🤘

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you! Yes the hike is definitely rewarding and worth it

[@pauldwyer7359]

P.S. I was feeling Victoria's pain every step of the way. How did she handle the descent? I have learned that the trip down the mountain is twice as painful as the trip up.

[@RunWithJ]

😀. The descent wasn’t as bad since we went down the same route we came up in. We went down about 45 minutes faster probably because we just wanted to get out of there. We ran out of water about a mile before the entrance but we made it. I had blisters on both of my feet from the descent with the foot sliding to the front. Much easier going down, but we had to be careful with the steep parts.

[@pauldwyer7359]

@@RunWithJ It's probably my age, but I found the descent a lot more tricky and pain-inducing. feet were killing me and i thought I'd sprained my left ankle until yesterday when I realized that my whole left foot was just slightly more sore than the right foot. Back on both feet today though, and feeling great. Either way, glad you guys made it back safely. For all the strenuous effort and pain, there's no place like the mountains to renew one's spirits. Great video. Please do more of them. God Bless

[@maryseminario828]

@@pauldwyer7359 I’m 53, out of shape, overweight and SHORT!!! This all added up to a 7 hour trip up and 5.5 hours back down in exhaustion. But I did it!

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Paul!

[@RunWithJ]

Congrats Mary! No matter your physique. With will and determination you can accomplish anything!

[@willietatum5116]

I really enjoyed the vlog!!

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Willie!! I appreciate it.

[@jessicagarcia4967]

Wow thanks for sharing your experience!! Reaching the top of the mountain is so breathtaking. I plan to go sometime in October. Did you use a GoPro?

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Jessica! Yes we used a GoPro which was perfect since it’s light and easy to carry. Every pound makes a difference when your climbing for hours.

[@jessicagarcia4967]

Great good to know! I will definitely be bringing my GoPro. I can’t wait!

[@RunWithJ]

Enjoy your trip! That place is addicting and it’ll make you want to come back to climb all 46 peaks.

[@Leo-wd8vq]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video. Could I know which GoPro mounts are you using? Chest? Shoulder? Heads?

[@RunWithJ]

Hi Leo, I’m using the go pro hero black 8 on just a regular hand held stick mount that you can get off amazon for like $20. Pretty much like a selfie stick.

[@BrianHikesAllDay]

Congrats guys! Hope you continue to explore your love and passion for the area! If you guys like the Adirondacks and the White Mountains I got tons of content on my channel!

[@hardboy1864]

Nice video. Well done.

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you John!

[@soniadelligatti3374]

Great and well done video! We are planning to go hike it this weekend. Lol I felt Victoria’s energy level, pretty sure I’ll be tired too 😂

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Sonia! Good luck! It’s tiring but worth it. It feels amazing once you reach the top.

[@bennyweed91]

I know it's been a while, but I'm curious how many calories you burned on the hike?

[@kungatenzin6350]

👍👍👍 🙏👌🏻. You guys did in most romantic way. You guys are the loveliest couple making submit. Thoroughly enjoyed you post. I am not sure if you guys still do the hike postings. Must have transformed to more serious goers. I will follow RunWithJ’s posting . Thanking you to both you and enjoy your life ahead 👍🙏. Good luck and take care.

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you kunga! Haven’t had a chance to make it back there in a while but hopefully soon.

[@kungatenzin6350]

@@RunWithJ 🤞🤞🤞👍👍🤞 good luck. 🍀

[@FlashMoe1]

Great video

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you!

[@RealSidPoudel]

We are planning to hike and thinking to stay overnight near the trail of MT Marcy, is it possible ? Is there any camping place you saw ? Please give me suggestion.

[@RunWithJ]

Hi there we didn’t see any camping places on the trail. There is designated camping locations but we aren’t sure. We stayed in a hotel on lake placid

[@markbonomo1404]

Great video! Which trail did you guys end up taking?

[@RunWithJ]

Thanks Mark! We did the Adirondack LOJ trail and same way back down. It was the shortest and most popular one from looking it up. 7.4 one way and took us about 7.5 hours in total.

[@mardamek]

Was I the only one to get Rambo/First Blood flashbacks around 10 minute mark? (10:15, when it says "The Real Hike Begins" and the music kicks in). Oh, I don't know. Maybe most viewers are too young to have watched or remembered the movie :)

[@RunWithJ]

😀😀

[@RFE812]

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

[@RunWithJ]

I have not

[@rupshwetapaul9692]

Is November good to go there ?

[@RunWithJ]

I haven’t done it during that time but it might be a little bit tough for a beginner. The weather will be very cold and potentially snow on top. I would check the weather report before making the way up and definitely go early.

[@kelseybrennan6880]

Did you camp? Wouldn't you need to hike back down after all of that? That is a very long day hike.

[@TheCosmicGuy0111]

A lot of people do it as a day hike, but it can be pretty brutal and will take about 8-12 hours in total depending on your fitness but it is doable.

[@rengarcia5189]

Ok, you made it to the top-- Well done!! Now what?? You're both spent and you've got a long hike back to your car, and going down those rocks is going to be pure hell

[@dogger7762]

This is the view I was robbed of when I summited in cloudy weather 😐

[@RunWithJ]

Aw, sorry to hear that it was cloudy.

[@yogichaggins396]

What time if year is this?

[@RunWithJ]

It was summer time I believe in June

[@huddyEl]

Going tomorrow...🙋🏾‍♂️🖖🏿😜🤙🏿

[@RunWithJ]

Awesome Huddy! Good luck! You'll have a great hike with amazing views. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

[@mikealalee2889]

But what about the way back? XD

[@RunWithJ]

Haha coming down was a little easier and faster but we were exhausted and ran out of water.

[@mikealalee2889]

Iv seen that's a common trend on this hike!

[@mychaldbeausoleil3043]

It's 5,344 ft.

[@RunWithJ]

thanks for the information!

[@chrishaines1677]

Great video but had to watch it with the sound turned off.

[@RunWithJ]

Thank you Chris!

[@mikef3720]

I LIKE the video but would have preferred no music at the beginning to go with it. Just do the hike and talk about what you see would have been good. I did this same exact trail in August 2010. I didn't summit till about 4:30pm that day and then had to come back to the parking lot with a Knee that began to cause me serious pain and issues. Got back to parking lot at 11:45pm. Thankfully I had a very good Head lamp to light my way or I may not be typing this review here today. lol. I must say I am perplexed at the need to want to put a face diaper on at the top of a MTN 5334 ft in elevation where there are like 10 people max..... totally un-necessary and doesn't protect you, my two cents.

[@RunWithJ]

Awesome job Mike. These long hikes can take a toll on you. I agree the mask rule was little ridiculous at the peak of a mountain.

[@mikef3720]

@@RunWithJ so did they make you put that on up there? Was there a ranger there enforcing it?

[@mikef3720]

@@RunWithJ I'd do that hike again in a heartbeat. I just never got to go back but I do have a cabin i bought in 2012 on the western side of the park where i spend most of my spare time now but would love to go back to MT Marcy.

[@RunWithJ]

Yes there was a ranger up there and they did mention it as well when we arrived