8th High Point Visited
21st Highest State High Point
14th Most Difficult
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Third of three high
points planned for week prior to Ironman USA in Lake Placid.
Three days earlier while in a local bar, I asked some hikers what they
recommended
for a good day hike. They claimed there were much better peaks to
climb instead
of Mt. Marcy. They talked me into doing Gothics instead. Gothics was
an adventure
in itself, but 3 days later I came back to NY after summiting New
Hampshire and Vermont.
Mount Marcy is a
long day of hiking 7.4 miles to the summit. The day was great. Little
muddy at the start, but the trail was very gradual. Found a waterfall
which
was perfect for a snack and photos. Continued the hike and passed
several groups
on the way up as the "red" team! Near the summit the plant life is
rare and
endangered therefore
you
must stay on trail
after certain elevation. The top was all rocky above the
trees. From the top you could see everywhere, all the way across to
Vermont
and also Lake Placid below. There was also a member of the ADK club at
the top answering
questions
for anyone that
reaches the
summit.
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