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Charlotte Staats, ADK Trails Manager, introduces a more hiker-friendly reboot of Mt. Jo’s Long Trail.

ADK makes progress with Mount Jo trail refresh

By Tim Rowland

New route is more gradual; seen as model for future trail work

middle lake from campsite

Hiking in ‘another world’

By Contributing Writer

Taking a storied trek by Bennett, Middle and Murphy lakes in remote Hamilton County's lake country

A who’s who of High Peaks from (near) the summit.

Mt. Clements: Like stepping into a painting

By Tim Rowland

Short bushwhack off the Clements Pond trail north of Keene leads to flat-topped mountain with long views

Colorful leaves this time of year are part of the appeal.

Moose Pond: Boreas Ponds of the north

By Tim Rowland

Located between the village of Saranac Lake and the hamlet of Bloomingdale

The view extends to the west of the southern peaks and Saranac lakes.

Haystack (not the High Peak one) makes for fun fall hike

By Tim Rowland

Haystack, known for being part of the Saranac 6 hiker challenge, has autumnal potential.

trail to OK slip falls

Trail wrong turn turns into Big Bad Luck

By Tim Rowland

Salvaging the hike after misreading sign for OK Slip Falls

OK slip falls

A place to feel grounded

By Klarisse Torriente

OK Slip Falls, an Adirondack lake and a way to feel grounded and connected.

Panther

This Panther Mountain provides a Plan B

By Tim Rowland

If you’re traveling in the heart of the park, Panther always seems to be on the way.

Stewards see bump in hikers during 2022, but not as many as years past

By Mike Lynch

Visits don’t match 'fever pitch' of a few years ago

goodnow fire tower

Two towers, one outing

By Lisa Ballard

Up and downs of taking on Blue, Goodnow in a single day

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