Mount Marcy via Van Hoevenberg Trail

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Mileage: 16.5 mi

Region: High Peaks Wilderness

Elev. Gain: 3,562 ft

When to Go: May—Oct

Avg. Time: 7 hr

Parking: Large unpaved lot

Type: Out + Back

Pass: None

AllTrails: Route

Trailhead Coordinates:

44.182528, -73.964448

 

Know Before You Go:

  • Park at Adirondack Loj for $10 or Heart Lake Road to avoid the $10 fee

  • Tack on Phelps Mountain (4,141 ft) and Table Top Mountain (4,305 ft) to bag two more ADK high peaks along the way