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The trail to Scarface Mountain is closed to the summit due to a unsafe bridge. Photo by Mike Lynch

Bridge concerns shut down access to Scarface Mountain in Saranac Lake region

By Mike Lynch

Learn about the impact on hikers participating in the Saranac Lake 6er hiking challenge

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A member of the Adirondack Mountain Club's professional trail crew works on Baker Mountain in early August. Photo by Mike Lynch

Baker Mountain trail receives some fixes

By Mike Lynch

Baker Mountain received nearly five days of work from the Adirondack Mountain Club's professional trail crew. 

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.

Saranac Lake 6ers guide

By Adirondack Explorer

The Adirondack Explorer staff recently hiked the Saranac Lake 6 and prepared this four-page guide containing trail descriptions, maps, and photographs.

Saranac Lake 6ers guide to hiking six Adirondack mountains

By Adirondack Explorer

The Adirondack Explorer staff hiked the Saranac Lake 6 and prepared this guide containing trail descriptions, maps, and photographs.

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