About 130 miles of trails in the High Peaks region need rerouting or maintenance, according to a preliminary assessment done by the Adirondack Council.
The Council based its assessment on interviews with guides, trail crews, and other people who use the trails regularly.
Above are photos from the trail to Algonquin Peak, which is highlighted in the assessment as one of the trails in need of attention.
Mike Lynch has been a multimedia reporter for the Explorer since 2014 and can often be found hiking mountains, paddling rivers, or skiing down slopes. His photos complement many of the stories throughout the magazine and website, and he regularly writes wildlife, land acquisition and recreation stories. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at mike@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter
Hi Mike,
I am looking for hikes in the adirondaks–8-10 miles
4-5 hours fairly challenging but not killer—3000-3500 elevation climbs
any thoughts
home base is just south of Gore Mountain
thanks