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Giant Mountain Climber's Log

Bwbwbw99 - Jul 19, 2022 10:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2022

Bottle Slide (first slide climb) video link

Check out this video, detailed trip report in description. I think this gives you a good sense of the climb.

Giant Mountain via The Bottle Slide; Off-Trail, Steep and Exposed!
https://youtu.be/Ltz4vPKI2eg

Jow - Jun 14, 2020 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2020

With Rocky

Perfect weather for daks hiking. Been to long since last visit to range. The decent from Giant to Rocky was quite treacherous with slick rocks and mud. Great views from this peak!

JeremyP - Apr 25, 2019 3:28 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2016

Giant

Went up by the Ridge Trail and then over to Rocky Peak Ridge. Didn't get views on Giant because of the clouds but had clear views on RPR. Was at the peak of fall foliage so the views were even more spectacular. Did the hike in 6 hrs and had to be back at the trailhead at a certain time. Definitely want to go back, take my time and enjoy the scenery.

VTascender - Dec 19, 2018 3:47 pm Date Climbed: Dec 19, 2018

Great climb on a clear winter day

Even though it doesn't formally count as "winter" it was a great hike on hard snow pack and some ice. I brought our dog Lana and she had a great time. We continued on to Rocky Peak Ridge after reaching the summit of Giant.

thelisa - Aug 14, 2018 12:05 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2018

Fun ascent via the Bottle Slide

We hiked up the Bottle Slide then climbed the headwall via the Bottleneck route. It was a short walk to the summit.

urraca man - Oct 4, 2017 11:42 am Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2017

Beautiful Day

Awesome climb. The top was covered in fog.

nannerbots - Oct 25, 2016 11:08 pm Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2015

With Rocky Peak Ridge

Great views all the way up.

TheWolfIsLoose - Nov 2, 2015 4:37 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2014

Giant & Rocky Ridge Peak

Combined Giant with Rocky Ridge Peak for a nice dayhike with some awesome views!!

SMichelleA - Jul 29, 2015 7:57 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2015

Dog's First Hike

We took Roaring Brooke Trail by accident with our collie/shepherd mix and it was a longer hike for the pup's first time. Lots of forest, forest and forest! A few glimpses during the last portion, but really nothing until you get to the summit (I assume). We had to turn around when we were nearly there as our dog was too tired to complete the scrambling near the summit. Not a trail I would recommend for first timers, dog or human. Still a great day in the Dacks, regardless! Maybe will try the other trail someday and reach the finish line!

brian-gordon - Apr 13, 2015 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2014

Hiked Giant with Rocky Peak Ridge. Left at 5:30 am and completed both and back down by 11:30 am.

JRaphaelson - Apr 3, 2015 8:24 pm Date Climbed: Apr 3, 2015

Giant and Rocky

Beautiful 60 degree day with only three people on the trail. Had the summit to ourselves.

cbeats - Mar 3, 2015 10:08 am Date Climbed: Feb 27, 2015

Roaring Brook Trail

Little chilly (4f) but the lack of wind and beautiful views more than made up for it.

J-rodd - Nov 18, 2014 10:37 am Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2013

Nice winter climb

Great climb for a -30c day. It keeps one warm and toasty.

Cisco1974 - Sep 10, 2014 7:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 8, 2014

Giant and Rocky Peak from the Zander Scott Trail

The views from this trail are the best I have experienced. As you ascend you take in the cliffs of Round Mountain, then the Dix range and Great range begin to creep slowly into view. What a great place on a 68 degree day!

jm141302 - Sep 8, 2014 6:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2014

Nice view

Short and sweet. Started at 7:15 and was the first up there. 3 hour round trip.

technicolorNH - Jun 23, 2014 11:31 pm Date Climbed: Jun 23, 2014

Zander Scott/Ridge trail

Steep but easy to reach for an Adirondack high peak due to close proximity to a road. Two hours and five minutes from trailhead to summit with plenty of exposed bedrock and bugs. I hit RRP afterwards.