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

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]

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]

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

[@justindevendorf6626]

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

[@pauldwyer7359]

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]

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.

[@kenkaplan3654]

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

[@JamesRobertSmith]

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]

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

[@tupperlake100]

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]

Yep, we are 46ers. See you outside!

[@matthewgallant3622]

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]

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

[@matthewgallant3622]

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

[@adk46er5203]

The Map and book say 7.4 miles one way.

[@manuelreynoso6722]

Where did you parked?

[@OutsideChronicles]

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

[@cnybackpacker4503]

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

[@OutsideChronicles]

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]

Love the post hike beer choice! Genesee Ruby Red

[@OutsideChronicles]

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

[@RFE812]

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

[@OutsideChronicles]

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

[@antiquarian1773]

would have stayed there all day, lol

[@OutsideChronicles]

I wish I could too. See you outside!

[@ECWnWWF]

is there a bench mark up there?

[@OutsideChronicles]

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!

[@taker52]

What trail did you take and what lot was this?

[@OutsideChronicles]

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

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

How does it take to get to the top. Can you make it in one day?

[@OutsideChronicles]

Depends on your pace. It can be done as a day hike, it’s about 14 miles. Both my videos on Mt Marcy are day hikes.

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

@@OutsideChronicles nice, just moved to buffalo from Kansas so planing a trip for July. Good video man thanks.

[@OutsideChronicles]

@@weatherornotheresmike9303 cool, I am in Hamburg. Check out the WNY Hiking Challenge and my website outsidechronicles.com/challenges

[@OutsideChronicles]

@@weatherornotheresmike9303 we also have a local ADK Chapter ADK-nfc.org

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

@@OutsideChronicles sweet thank you