Lake Placid 9er
Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge
9 Peaks | 10,000+ feet of elevation | 30+ miles of trail
The Lake Placid 9โer, an Adirondack hiking challenge based in the Lake Placid, NY region, was created in 2018.
โThe 9erโs 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 regionโs smaller peaks, all of which can be climbed in a morning or afternoon.โ
Full information at lakeplacid9er.com.
Here are the Lake Placid 9er hikes Iโve completed so farโฆ

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