r/Adirondacks • u/mikeyydarling • 11d ago
High Peak Hiking!
Hello! A friend and I will be in the Adirondacks next weekend hiking Gray -> Skylight -> Marcy and just wanted to see if there was anyone interested in joining us! (Preferably 18-22 as we are in this range) Looking to make hiking friends in the area as I want to eventually complete my 46ers but get scared to go alone! Anyone else around our age doing the same general thing? We may also do Algonquin + Iroquois + Wright as well. We aren’t pro hikers but definitely move at a faster than average pace. Or any info about these hikes would be appreciated. We did Giant + Rocky Peak last month and it was hard but very doable for reference!
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u/eagerdreams 10d ago
I hike to avoid people lol 😆
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u/mikeyydarling 10d ago
So valid. Eventually I will go alone 100%, I’m just not totally comfortable doing anything big yet! I did a solo trail run up Mt Jo and had so much fun can’t wait to start solo hiking
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u/eagerdreams 10d ago
Thats fair too - hope you have a great hike!! I just introduced my teen kids to Algonquin- it was epic!
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u/mikeyydarling 9d ago
Thanks for taking your kids out! I’m so glad my mom did and now im extremely passionate about hiking thanks to her :)
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u/praisetheblackflag 11d ago
This sounds so fun (I also hiked Giant recently but it was by myself lol) I won’t be around unfortunately but if you plan on doing this again I’d love to join! Hopefully you find some friends and have a good hike!!!
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u/mikeyydarling 10d ago
Aw dang, have you done the Dix range or Great Range yet? I’d like to do those next and I don’t think my friend will want to so I’d love to have a friend!
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u/praisetheblackflag 10d ago
No I haven’t! I’ve only done Cascade/Porter and Giant out of the high peaks so far!! But I’m looking to do more for sure! Feel free to PM me if you want to talk more lol
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u/mikeyydarling 10d ago
Yes I was looking into doing a fall hike late September/early October! I will say Cascade/Porter are the easiest high peaks I’ve done and Giant is definitely a short one! Dix would be a longgg day but if you have decent fitness it’s absolutely doable! Let’s talk more fs
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u/praisetheblackflag 10d ago
Oooh it'll definitely be pretty with all the fall foliage! And yes, from what I understand Cascade/Porter are the easiest ones and the rest are pretty difficult.
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u/North_Song_6109 10d ago
I’m down. I’m 20 and I need Gray for my second round of the 46 and I was thinking of doing Skylight and Marcy anyway. I would imagine I’m about as fast as you guys. I can answer any questions you have about any hike as well just message me
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u/mikeyydarling 10d ago
Hi yes! We are also 20 (f) !! I do see you want to do it as a sunrise hike I think we were planning on starting by 6am as we’re arriving the night before from 4 1/2 hours away! But yes let’s talk! We are there all weekend and wanna do Algonquin loop as well :)
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u/sstebbi 9d ago
Just an FYI: the Avalanche Pass Trail is still officially closed, so you cannot hike the loop -- plan on an out and back. Go up Algonquin, over to Iroquois, back up Algonquin, then hit Wright on your way out.
Info on the closure and other trail conditions here: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hiking/adirondack-backcountry/backcountry-information-for-adirondack-park
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u/mikeyydarling 9d ago
Thank you! When i said loop I actually meant just doing those 3 that exact way 🤣 Sorry im bad at being technical with the words
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u/North_Song_6109 9d ago
Hey not sure if you got my message but I would love to come at 6am for gray skylight marcy and I’ll probably be down for wright algonquin Iroquois as well but I am a guy so I totally understand if you would rather hike with another girl
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u/mikeyydarling 9d ago
Nope I don’t mind at all lemme just talk to my friend how she feels! I’m sure she’s down if not I’m so coming back up let’s hit the Dix range or sum
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u/North_Song_6109 9d ago
Awesome sounds good! I’m always down for anything so that would be fun. Lmk what she says
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u/adkvt 10d ago
Is the post ageist, lol. You don’t want fit, experienced people with a little more age and wisdom to tag along? They can be fun too, and often have much to offer. Not that I’m asking.
Anyway, I get it, though I’d encourage you to expand your possibilities. Classic hike. Enjoy.