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Trailhead: Adirondak Loj / Heart Lake, High Peaks Information Center
1002 Adirondak Loj Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
This is a full-day mountain hike, not a casual walk. Most parties need 10 to 12 hours. Start before dawn, sign in and out at the trailhead register, and turn back if you are behind schedule or the weather closes in.
Above the trees, conditions change fast. Summit temperatures, wind and visibility are often far worse than at the trailhead, and hypothermia is a risk in any month. The summit holds a rare alpine plant community, so stay on the bare rock and follow the cairns and blazes rather than stepping on vegetation.
Winter ascents demand real experience plus snowshoes, crampons, layers, a headlamp and emergency gear. Water crossings are hazardous in high water. Dogs must be leashed at all times in the Eastern Zone, with further restrictions above 4,000 feet. Parking at Adirondak Loj is run by the Adirondack Mountain Club, charges a fee and fills before dawn in peak season; roadside parking on Adirondak Loj Road is restricted. Backcountry emergencies: 833-697-7264 or 911.
Conditions change quickly in the mountains. Check the forecast and current trail conditions before you go, tell someone your plan, carry a map, water and a headlamp, and turn back if the weather closes in.
