Hiking the Adirondacks: a Guide to the Area's Greatest Hiking Adventures

This book features the best day hikes and weekend backpacking trips in the mountain wilderness of northeastern New York State. From 360-degree mountaintop views to dramatic waterfalls and pristine ponds, it takes readers to the most scenic locations, some well-known and others off the beaten path.;The Hikes; Meet Your Guide; Map and Icon Legends; TRAIL FINDER; TOP 5 HIKES; BEFORE YOU HIT THE TRAIL; How to Use This Guide; Northern Adirondacks; 1. MOUNT ARAB; 2. DEBAR MOUNTAIN; 3. HIGH FALLS-CAT MOUNTAIN LOOP; 4. LYON MOUNTAIN; 5. SAINT REGIS MOUNTAIN; High Peaks Region; 6. ALGONQUIN PEAK; 7. AVALANCHE LAKE-MOUNT MARCY LOOP; 8. BIG SLIDE-YARD MOUNTAIN LOOP; 9. CASCADE MOUNTAIN; 10. MOUNT COLVIN LOOP; 11. GIANT MOUNTAIN VIA THE RIDGE TRAIL; 12. GREAT RANGE LOOP; 13. MOUNT MARCY VIA ELK LAKE AND PANTHER GORGE; 14. PHELPS MOUNTAIN; 15. WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN; 16. WRIGHT PEAK; High Peaks Region.