The Adirondack High Peaks
The Adirondack High Peaks are a group of 46 mountains in New York’s Adirondack Park, each with an estimated elevation over 4,000 feet. Hiking the Adirondack High Peaks is an exciting and challenging adventure, and those who summit all 46 are part of an elite group of hikers known as the Adirondack 46ers.
Listed from highest to lowest, here are the 46 Adirondack High Peak mountains, along with their estimated elevation and the roundtrip length of each hike.
- Marcy
Elevation: 5344 feet
Hike Length: 14.8 miles
- Algonquin
Elevation: 5114 feet
Hike Length: 9.6 miles
- Haystack
Elevation: 4960 feet
Hike Length: 17.8 miles
- Skylight
Elevation: 4926 feet
Hike Length: 17.9 miles
- Whiteface
Elevation: 4867 feet
Hike Length: 10.4 miles
- Dix
Elevation: 4857 feet
Hike Length: 13.2 miles
- Gray
Elevation: 4840 feet
Hike Length: 16 miles
- Iroquois
Elevation: 4840 feet
Hike Length: 11.6 miles
- Basin
Elevation: 4827 feet
Hike Length: 16.5 miles
- Gothics
Elevation: 4736 feet
Hike Length: 10 miles
- Colden
Elevation: 4714 feet
Hike Length: 15.2 miles
- Giant
Elevation: 4627 feet
Hike Length: 6 miles
- Nippletop
Elevation: 4620 feet
Hike Length: 12.6 miles
- Santanoni
Elevation: 4607 feet
Hike Length: 11.4 miles
- Redfield
Elevation: 4606 feet
Hike Length: 17.5 miles
- Wright
Elevation: 4580 feet
Hike Length: 7 miles
- Saddleback
Elevation: 4515 feet
Hike Length: 13.4 miles
- Panther
Elevation: 4442 feet
Hike Length: 12 miles
- Table Top
Elevation: 4427 feet
Hike Length: 10 miles
- Rocky Peak Ridge
Elevation: 4420 feet
Hike Length: 13.4 miles
- Macomb
Elevation: 4405 feet
Hike Length: 8.4 miles
- Armstrong
Elevation: 4400 feet
Hike Length: 12.7 miles
- Hough
Elevation: 4400 feet
Hike Length: 13.7 miles - Seward
Elevation: 4361 feet
Hike Length: 16 miles - Marshall
Elevation: 4360 feet
Hike Length: 14 miles
- Allen
Elevation: 4340 feet
Hike Length: 16.2 miles
- Big Slide
Elevation: 4240 feet
Hike Length: 9.4 miles
- Esther
Elevation: 4240 feet
Hike Length: 9.4 miles
- Upper Wolf Jaw
Elevation: 4185 feet
Hike Length: 12.7 miles
- Lower Wolf Jaw
Elevation: 4175 feet
Hike Length: 8.7 miles
- Street
Elevation: 4166 feet
Hike Length: 8.8 miles
- Phelps
Elevation: 4161 feet
Hike Length: 8.8 miles
- Donaldson
Elevation: 4140 feet
Hike Length: 17 miles
- Seymour
Elevation: 4120 feet
Hike Length: 14 miles
- Sawtooth
Elevation: 4100 feet
Hike Length: 11.8 miles
- Cascade
Elevation: 4098 feet
Hike Length: 4.8 miles
- South Dix
Elevation: 4060 feet
Hike Length: 11.5 miles
- Porter
Elevation: 4059 feet
Hike Length: 7.6 miles
- Colvin
Elevation: 4057 feet
Hike Length: 10.8 miles
- Emmons
Elevation: 4040 feet
Hike Length: 18 miles
- Dial
Elevation: 4020 feet
Hike Length: 10 miles
- Grace
Elevation: 4012 feet
Hike Length: 12.5 miles
- Blake
Elevation: 3960 feet
Hike Length: 13.6 miles
- Cliff
Elevation: 3960 feet
Hike Length: 17.2 miles
- Nye
Elevation: 3895 feet
Hike Length: 7.5 miles
- Couchsachraga
Elevation: 3820 feet
Hike Length: 15 miles
Which High Peak Will You Hike First?
While Adirondack hiking experts recommend you don’t leave all the hardest hikes for last, it’s usually best to start with a few easier peaks to build confidence and experience. A popular first hike is Cascade Mountain. Considered the easiest High Peak, it is often combined with Porter Mountain, since both peaks can be reached from the same trail.
Rent a Cabin in the Adirondack High Peaks
For those interested in hiking the Adirondack High Peaks, Moreno’s Cottages offers the ideal base camp. Located between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, NY, our Adirondack cabin rentals are just minutes from the High Peaks Wilderness area.
We have one-bedroom and two-bedroom cabins, as well two year-round vacation rentals. Studio 7 is a studio apartment ideal for couples, while our Lake Colby House vacation rental can sleep up to 13. Book online or give us a call at 518-265-5370 to check availability and reserve your stay.