Adirondacks
![cascade’s open rocky summit](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cascade-Porter-5845-460x300.jpg)
Cascade & Porter Hike
This entry-level Adirondack High Peak hike is a great introduction to the rigors of mountain hiking: rough trails, rocky scrambles and incredible views make this short day-hike super rewarding.
![photo of fire tower at Hadley Mountain](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Hadley-0530-460x300.jpg)
Hadley Mountain Fire Tower
Delightful trails and gorgeous views. Hadley Mountain Fire Tower has a lot you’ll love.
![Lower Great Range in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Great-Range-Adirondacks-5870-460x300.jpg)
![View of Ausable Lakes from Indian Head in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Indian-Head-Adirondacks-5738-460x300.jpg)
![jay mountain ridge in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jay-Mountain-Ridge-0746-460x300.jpg)
Jay Mountain Ridge
Jay Mountain Ridge stands as the most rewarding and memorable hiking experience I had in 2022.
![Jay Mountain summit in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jay-Mountain-Adirondacks-7686-460x300.jpg)
![rocks and roots on baxter mountain](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Baxter-Adirondacks-7812-460x300.jpg)
Baxter Mountain Trail
Baxter Mountain Trail in the Adirondacks is on of the sweetest trails in Keene Valley. Baxter is also one of the most hike-able and scenic peaks in the area.
![large glacial boulders and trail signage in forest pointing to Rooster Comb](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rooster-Comb-6303-460x300.jpg)
Rooster Comb
The trail to Rooster Comb in the Adirondacks is relentlessly uphill but also quite short. Enjoy 3 fantastic lookouts, each more stunning that the last.
![Giant Mountain seen at a distance](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Giant-Mountain-3976-460x300.jpg)
Giant Mountain
Giant Mountain is one of the most popular peaks in the Adirondacks. This route offers a super fun climb and a super scenic descent.
![Lower Wolf Jaw from Route 73](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lower-Wolf-Jaw-6472-460x300.jpg)
Lower Wolfjaw via Rooster Comb
The long hike out to Lower Wolfjaw is steep and rugged, passing over Hedgehog Mountain. It also includes a very difficult slab rock scramble.
![nun-da-ga-o ridge hike](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nun-da-ga-o-ridge-5282-460x300.jpg)
Nun-Da-Ga-O Ridge Loop
The Nun-Da-Ga-O ridge is as magical as it is tough. Do not let these easy-sounding mileage and elevation stats trick you!
![Seymour mountain hikers in rainy muddy forest](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Seymour-Mountain-Adirondacks-2314c-460x300.jpg)
Seymour Mountain Trail Guide
Even in lousy conditions, the long, difficult hike to Seymour Mountain in the Seward Range is super rewarding.
![summit of moxham mountain in the distance, snowing](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Moxham-Adirondacks-2555-460x300.jpg)
![hiker in yellow jacket on Grace Peak in the Adirondacks](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Dix-Range-0331-460x300.jpg)
Dix Range from Elk Lake
Demanding and spectacular, the Dix Range is one of the most rugged and scenic Adirondack mountain ranges.
![roaring brook falls seen from below](https://mountain-hiking.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Roaring-Brook-Falls-4028-460x300.jpg)
Roaring Brook Falls
A very short and very fun hike to one of the most popular Adirondack waterfall destinations.