3 days loop in the Adirondacks
Trip Details
| Trip Summary | Hike 52 kilometers (32 miles) over three days in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks |
| Where | I parked at the parking lot on Ausable Club Road close to the junction with road 73 (southernmost one). This itinerary goes on the summit of Dix Mountain, one of the Adirondack's 46 peaks over 4000'. |
| When | October 2015 |
| Duration | Three days. |
| Logistics | A Bear canister is mandatory for hiking in the High Peaks region |
| Maps | National Geographic NAT GEO Adirondack Park Map, Lake Placid/High Peaks Campsites and Lean-tos locations are indicated on the map. |
| Tips | ● Don't count on a spot in a lean-to Carry a tent! ● Please don't set up your tent in a lean-to it uses a lot of space and is annoying for other users. ● If you plan on using the lean-tos in the summer, plan on using something to keep the mosquitoes away from your face while sleeping, such as this. ● Access to part of this itinerary is closed during big game hunting season. |
