Lake Placid 9er
Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge
9 Peaks | 10,000+ feet of elevation | 30+ miles of trail
The Lake Placid 9’er, an Adirondack hiking challenge based in the Lake Placid, NY region, was created in 2018.
“The 9er’s mission is to attract seasoned hikers as well as those who are new to hitting the trails, offering a chance to explore some of the Lake Placid and High Peaks region’s smaller peaks, all of which can be climbed in a morning or afternoon.”
Full information at lakeplacid9er.com.
Here are the Lake Placid 9er hikes I’ve completed so far…

Balanced Rocks & Pitchoff
This short but difficult hike to Balanced Rocks and Pitchoff’s summit can be done in 4-5 hours. Exceptional views at many points along this beautiful trail.