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Cascade Mountain Trail in High Peaks Wilderness

The Cascade Mountain Trail in the Adirondacks offers hikers a moderately challenging ascent through dense forests, leading to a bald summit with panoramic views of the surrounding High Peaks. Along the route, hikers can observe the diverse flora of the Adirondack Park and, upon reaching the summit, enjoy vistas that include neighboring peaks such as Porter Mountain, as well as distant vistas of Lake Placid and the Green Mountains in Vermont. The trail's popularity is well-deserved, providing a rewarding experience for those seeking a quintessential Adirondack hike. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Overlook

  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 565 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,226 m
  • Elevation loss: 565 m
  • Minimum elevation: 661 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 26 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Elevation gain: 565 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,226 m
  • Elevation loss: 565 m
  • Minimum elevation: 661 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 26 m
  • Moving speed: 1.8 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.1 mph
  • Total time: 3 h 24 m
  • Global speed: 1.3 mph

About this trail

Name: Cascade Mountain Trail in High Peaks Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: State Highway 73, Town of Keene, Town of North Elba, Essex County, New York, United States (44.21886 -73.88766)

End: State Highway 73, Town of Keene, Town of North Elba, Essex County, New York, United States (44.21887 -73.88765)

Coordinates: 44.21032 -73.88766 44.21887 -73.86015

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🛌Sleeping Mats - Insulated mats for comfortable outdoor sleeping
🗺️Topographic Maps - Detailed maps showing elevation and terrain features
🔋Solar Power Banks - Keep your GPS and phone charged during multi-day expeditions
🧤Thermal Touchscreen Gloves - Stay warm while operating your GPS or smartphone camera
🥫Expedition Meals - Lightweight, high-calorie nutrition for long-distance hikers

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