Route Climbed: From Heart Lake Date Climbed: August, 1994
Conditions at the Loj were clear and warm. Above treeline visibility was about 20 feet, the winds were gusting, and it was very cool (probably in the 40s). Summited and then left in a rain storm.
Route Climbed: N side from Adk Loj Date Climbed: Summer of 1991
Climbed this one with an out of shape cigarette smoker who passed out at the top. He was so beat coming down the other side (we were carrying frame packs) that we had to bivvy on the one flat spot in the trail. Otherwise a nice experience.
Route Climbed: Adk. Lodge To Summit Date Climbed: October 2003
Actually, this was to be a trip to Iroquois. At the jct. to Wright, we were forced to don our crampons, as the trail turned to a gigantic ice sheet.The climbing wasn't bad, but the winds at the summit actually blew two of our party off their feet. After a quick conference. we decided to save Iroquois for a less blustery day. We later found out that the winds at the summit that day were in excess of 50 mph. Still a good trip!!!
Route Climbed: from Lake Colden Date Climbed: August 19, 1994
Camped for several days at Lake Colden. We hiked up the pretty rugged trail to the summit of Algonquin, then missed the the use trail leading to Iriqouis on the way back. So we hiked back up a few hundred feet and hit Iroquis too. I grew up in northern New York, and wherever I go, the Adirondacks will always be "home."
Route Climbed: ADK Loj, standard Algonquin trail Date Climbed: 31 August, 2003
Temp. low-50s to start. Trails in fine condition, quite rocky but nothing too arduous. Encountered a moderate number of hikers, still a very comfortable hike. Reached summit in about 4 hours, including Wright peak en route.
Windy and cool at summit, felt like low-40s. Recommend several light layers and something warmer for summit if you plan on resting. Busy at the top, much more so than the hike. Gorgeous views, nice clear day. Return trip much quicker. Overall very enjoyable, well-worth it.
Route Climbed: standard route 2x; Trail from Lake Colden 1x Date Climbed: Sep 26, 1999; Jun 17, 2001; Aug 9, 2002
My sister Debbie and I climbed Algonquin Peak, 2nd highest in NY State.
The hike was somewhat challenging but the views at the top were worthwhile. We stopped at a delightful waterfall and darnk some pure mountain water (after filtering it of course).
Algonquin has some of the best views for the amount of effort. It may be my favorite peak of all. I have been to its lofty summit three times now. The rock slides of Mt Colden are one of my favorite views ever.
Then you turn the other way on Algonquin and you see Wallface, the tallest cliffs in the Adirondacks.
Route Climbed: Adirondack Loj Date Climbed: Sept 30th, 2002
I really love the summit on this mountain. However, the trip up is quite boring in my opinion. Plus, it takes on way too much traffic...even on a Monday! There were a couple of fun spots, but overall, it's a very rocky and the day I did it, slippery trip. The view from the summit is expansive and spectacular, but to tell you the truth, I enjoyed my trip up little Mount Jo better. Hey, what can I say. I really enjoy my solitude.
Route Climbed: Traditional route from ADK Loj Date Climbed: September 2, 2001
A fairly easy hike. Add Wright and Iroquois to make this a 3 peak day. The views from the 3 peaks, however, are quite similar so there really is no need to do the others, unless you're peakbagging.
MrOysterhead - Jun 1, 2004 5:15 pm
Route Climbed: From Heart Lake, Decent to Avalanche Pass Date Climbed: July, 1999Summit was partially clouded in by the time we reached it, it didn't start raining until we began our decent on the other side towards Iroquois Peak.
MrOysterhead - Jun 1, 2004 5:13 pm
Route Climbed: From Heart Lake Date Climbed: May, 1998Beautiful day with no clouds in the sky. Summit was windy on the North side as you approached above treeline, but totally calm on top.
MrOysterhead - Jun 1, 2004 5:11 pm
Route Climbed: From Heart Lake Date Climbed: August, 1994Conditions at the Loj were clear and warm. Above treeline visibility was about 20 feet, the winds were gusting, and it was very cool (probably in the 40s). Summited and then left in a rain storm.
DaveC - May 20, 2004 7:36 pm
Route Climbed: N side from Adk Loj Date Climbed: Summer of 1991Climbed this one with an out of shape cigarette smoker who passed out at the top. He was so beat coming down the other side (we were carrying frame packs) that we had to bivvy on the one flat spot in the trail. Otherwise a nice experience.
hekki6 - Apr 20, 2004 6:04 am
Route Climbed: Adk. Lodge To Summit Date Climbed: October 2003Actually, this was to be a trip to Iroquois. At the jct. to Wright, we were forced to don our crampons, as the trail turned to a gigantic ice sheet.The climbing wasn't bad, but the winds at the summit actually blew two of our party off their feet. After a quick conference. we decided to save Iroquois for a less blustery day. We later found out that the winds at the summit that day were in excess of 50 mph. Still a good trip!!!
rolkamon - Mar 28, 2004 12:32 pm
Date Climbed: 24 August 2003Great hike with Maragaret.
mikethehiker - Feb 23, 2004 7:39 pm
Route Climbed: avalanche pass trail Date Climbed: june 2003Wonderful scenery, but tough conditions because of the bugs at that time of the year
crag - Jan 23, 2004 2:36 pm
Route Climbed: from Lake Colden Date Climbed: August 19, 1994Camped for several days at Lake Colden. We hiked up the pretty rugged trail to the summit of Algonquin, then missed the the use trail leading to Iriqouis on the way back. So we hiked back up a few hundred feet and hit Iroquis too. I grew up in northern New York, and wherever I go, the Adirondacks will always be "home."
Tweezer - Nov 26, 2003 10:55 am
Route Climbed: standard Date Climbed: Aug 1997fun hike!!! MY first climb over 4000ft! Lots of people though.
franbel - Nov 15, 2003 8:55 am
Date Climbed: August 30, 2003It stop raining but still sleepy.
franbel - Nov 15, 2003 8:43 am
Date Climbed: november 6, 2003Hot day for November. And a picture to remember for a long time.
SMILLER - Oct 23, 2003 7:57 am
Route Climbed: MCINTYRE TRAIL Date Climbed: AUGUST 5,2003STEEP TRAIL/GOOD CLIMB/VIEW IS WORTH THE
EFFORT.ALWAYS THE MOUNTAINS !!!!!!!!
hillman - Sep 23, 2003 9:18 pm
Route Climbed: from loj Date Climbed: june 20 2002Great views of coldens slides
kevsmith - Sep 2, 2003 3:12 pm
Route Climbed: ADK Loj, standard Algonquin trail Date Climbed: 31 August, 2003Temp. low-50s to start. Trails in fine condition, quite rocky but nothing too arduous. Encountered a moderate number of hikers, still a very comfortable hike. Reached summit in about 4 hours, including Wright peak en route.
Windy and cool at summit, felt like low-40s. Recommend several light layers and something warmer for summit if you plan on resting. Busy at the top, much more so than the hike. Gorgeous views, nice clear day. Return trip much quicker. Overall very enjoyable, well-worth it.
nuclimber - Aug 8, 2003 1:03 pm
Route Climbed: avalanche pass Date Climbed: july 2000i STRONGLY suggest going through the pass. the backside is much more difficult, but well worth it.
e_wire - Jun 10, 2003 12:00 pm
Route Climbed: West Trail Date Climbed: July 2001Very easy hike. Nothing to spectacular about it. Nicer in winter because the peak has less visitors. About 3 to 4h round trip from Adirondack Lodge.
climber46 - Apr 25, 2003 7:59 pm
Route Climbed: standard route 2x; Trail from Lake Colden 1x Date Climbed: Sep 26, 1999; Jun 17, 2001; Aug 9, 2002My sister Debbie and I climbed Algonquin Peak, 2nd highest in NY State.
The hike was somewhat challenging but the views at the top were worthwhile. We stopped at a delightful waterfall and darnk some pure mountain water (after filtering it of course).
Algonquin has some of the best views for the amount of effort. It may be my favorite peak of all. I have been to its lofty summit three times now. The rock slides of Mt Colden are one of my favorite views ever.
Then you turn the other way on Algonquin and you see Wallface, the tallest cliffs in the Adirondacks.
santiken - Sep 30, 2002 5:03 pm
Route Climbed: Adirondack Loj Date Climbed: Sept 30th, 2002I really love the summit on this mountain. However, the trip up is quite boring in my opinion. Plus, it takes on way too much traffic...even on a Monday! There were a couple of fun spots, but overall, it's a very rocky and the day I did it, slippery trip. The view from the summit is expansive and spectacular, but to tell you the truth, I enjoyed my trip up little Mount Jo better. Hey, what can I say. I really enjoy my solitude.
mt10climber - Sep 25, 2002 4:33 pm
Route Climbed: Avalanche Pass Date Climbed: September 21,2002Climbed with my wife,Debbie.Son,Bob and dog Taylor.
skiing311 - Sep 6, 2002 8:18 am
Route Climbed: Traditional route from ADK Loj Date Climbed: September 2, 2001A fairly easy hike. Add Wright and Iroquois to make this a 3 peak day. The views from the 3 peaks, however, are quite similar so there really is no need to do the others, unless you're peakbagging.