We will meet on campus and carpool to the trailhead at the Adirondak Loj, with an estimated start-of-hiking time of 8:30 a.m. At 5114 feet, Algonquin is the second highest mountain in New York State.

The trail is mostly easy for the first 1.5 miles and moderate for the next 1.1 mile before steepening for another 0.7 miles to the trail junction to Wright. From here our ascent is relatively steep for 0.5 mile to timberline with a final 0.3 mile steep ascent to the summit. There are some scrambles up steep rock surfaces that require careful balance and good footing.

Start time: 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Meeting place: Campus lodge dining room
Travel distance: Carpool 35 miles (50 minutes) from campus to the Adirondak Loj
Trip rating: A (Strenuous)
Trip distance: 8.6 miles round trip; 2936’ elevation gain
Maximum group size: 8
Reference: ADK High Peak Trails guidebook, trail 64

We cannot guarantee a time this trip will finish.

Fall Outing Hike: Algonquin Peak (Sat #1)