Marble Mountain Adk

Esther is a high peak located off the shoulder of whiteface mountain a much bigger sister peak and makes for an excellent and rewarding side trip on the way to climbing whiteface esther is often climbed with whiteface mountain.

Marble mountain adk. Excellent views of the surrounding valley. The only question was where to put it. Most make the hike via the wilmington trail from ny 431 which first steeply climbs to the 2753 foot marble mountain. A moderate loop that will take you from the wilmington trailhead over marble mountain to esther adk high peak at 4239 feet and then to the summit of whiteface adk high peak at 4867 feet.

Author adktrailtalesandtails posted on november 5 2016 july 2 2017 categories adirondack 46 tags 46ers adirondacks esther mountain marble mountain new york hiking ny hiking whiteface mountain whiteface mountain trail 6 comments on whiteface mtn. The trail descends gradually for a quarter mile. This trail is the third from the left and unlike the. Beautiful views from marble mountain.

This main red marked trail leads to the summit of whiteface mountain with an overall elevation gain of over 3600 feet. A very fun trail with varied terrain that can actually be accessed several other. The early bird season pass sale has. Esther mountain from asrc is a 6 4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near wilmington new york that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult.

Esther was named after esther mccomb who at the age of 15 made the first recorded ascent of the peak. He wanted the new. People like art draper a harvard grad and new york times reporter who moved to the adirondacks in 1938 to work as a state forest ranger saw problems with the proposed marble mountain site. Both mountains are located in the wilmington wild forest of the adirondacks near lake placid.

There will be a generator on the right side of the trail before the trail forks in four directions. From the parking area the trailhead is located on the exit side of marble mountain loop road. The marble mountain section used to be an old ski slope and you will be able to see that in the old cement footers that still line the trail. Your luxurious home away from home is equipped with everything to relax have fun and enjoy quality time with family and friends.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. As of july 2020 the visitor center and facilities are closed due to covid19. November 14 2019 november 15th update with winter right around the corner the mountain looks great covered in its pre season white blanket. From the trailhead you descend a bit to a very long and steep climb up marble mountain.

28 and marble mtn. Check out the latest from marble mountain news. Whiteface is the fifth highest peak in the new york and is one of the 46 adirondack high peaks. Face mountain which includes the connected peaks of little whiteface esther lookout and marble.

Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Minutes to whiteface mountain resort lake placid ny and endless outdoor activity.