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Hiking Catamount Mountain

Catamount Mountain stands out on the horizon. Photo by Mike Lynch
Catamount Mountain stands out on the horizon. Photo by Mike Lynch
The first section of trail is mostly flat as it goes through the forest. Photo by Mike Lynch
The first section of trail is mostly flat as it goes through the forest. Photo by Mike Lynch
A hiker finish a steep section of the lower mountain referred to as the chimney. Photo by Mike Lynch
A hiker finish a steep section of the lower mountain referred to as the chimney. Photo by Mike Lynch
A hiker heads toward the final stretch on Catamount. Photo by Mike Lynch
A hiker heads toward the final stretch on Catamount. Photo by Mike Lynch
Near the summit. Photo by Mike Lynch
Near the summit. Photo by Mike Lynch
A few from the summit of Catamount Mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch
A few from the summit of Catamount Mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch
Hikers leave the summit of Catamount. Photo by Mike Lynch
Hikers leave the summit of Catamount. Photo by Mike Lynch
Hikers descend the mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch
Hikers descend the mountain. Photo by Mike Lynch
A pair of hikers head downhill toward the final steep descents. Photo by Mike Lynch
A pair of hikers head downhill toward the final steep descents. Photo by Mike Lynch
The first stretch of the hike includes a long flat section. Photo by Mike Lynch
The first stretch of the hike includes a long flat section. Photo by Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hikers to social distance at trail registers and while hiking. Photo by Mike Lynch
The state Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hikers to social distance at trail registers and while hiking. Photo by Mike Lynch
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On September 20, I hiked the 3,169-foot Catamount Mountain in the northern Adirondacks. Overall, the hike is 3.6 miles. From the summit, you can see the Saranac River, including Union Falls Pond. Taylor Pond and Silver Lake are also visible. In the other direction, you can see Whiteface. The above photos are from that hike.

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Mike Lynch is a multimedia reporter for the Adirondack Explorer. He can be reached at mike@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter

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