Brian Jenkins - Oct 11, 2023 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2023
Fun with the locals
With Flanders. Chatted a long time with Jenny and her friend Karen up top. Karen is owner of High Peaks Cyclery in Lake Placid. Then with some other people from Great Falls, MT there. Late season sunburn from hanging out a long time there.
tigerlilly - Feb 25, 2018 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2018
TableTop & Phelps
Clear weather and lovely views of the Hart Lake area. This is one of the easier hikes in the ADK's, good for beginners. Great way to spend a winter day!!
technicolorNH - May 19, 2017 10:18 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2017
Second of two
Ninety minutes from the main trail to Marcy which was really slow but I became aware on this hike that my ankle was still upset with me from the hike on Macomb two days prior. Not including the two meal breaks on the summits it was eight hours and ten minutes round trip for Tabletop and Phelps from the Loj. Excellent view of Tabletop Mtn from the top of Phelps.
nannerbots - Oct 25, 2016 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2015
Good hike
A little muddy at the top, but the trail is great as are the views.
Reiksgib - Sep 30, 2016 7:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2016
Perfect solitude
After enduring the crowds on Algonquin this peak us a nice change of pace. Open slab on the Summit is warmed nicely in the fall sun to give a relaxing spot for lunch. Great views of Marcy.
Great early spring hike but no views and very wet.
Colinzeye - Aug 16, 2014 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
Hurricane?
This was a great climb....the winds were fierce, 70mph+. But as usual it was worth it. The hike from the dam was mot bad and I really liked the unique vies of Marcy and Gonk. Not a bad treed summit. Too bad the weather was such a bear, I was looking forward to a day that would include TT and Marcy. But settling for Phelps and a nude dip in the Phelps Brook(?) by the HighWater Bridge made the day great.
CObergsteigen - Mar 7, 2014 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1998
Phelps and Tabletop Solo. #2 Winter with Dan and Bill Feb. 4, 2009.
SMichelleA - Aug 20, 2013 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2013
First Time Out!
Cold, blustery day with tons of ice on the trail and still loads of fun! Pretty awesome view, although it was my first summit so perhaps my opinion is biased....met some great folks along the trail, as always!
Onager - Jul 27, 2013 3:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2013
Nice hike
Hiked Phelps Mountain 4161' early, starting at 5:30am from the Adirondack Loj. Trail was great and packed down so we opted not to use snowshoes. The way up was easy compared to many of the peaks I've done and was enjoyable after the difficult ascent of Mount Washington, NH last week. The view at the summit was spectacular, with clear shots of Marcy to the left and Algonquin to our right. Clear blue skies with a temp. around 38F at the Loj. A great start to the weekend.
AMOlivari - Jul 5, 2013 1:55 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2013
Phelps - 5/27/13
4' of snow at the summit. Beautiful day with amazing view towards Marcy.
Not exactly sure of the month I did this one, but it was a side hike after a failed attempt to climb Marcy with the wrong gear. I learned the hard way!
AlphaRomero - Dec 23, 2012 6:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1976
38 years ago?!?
The first real peak I climbed, along with Tabletop on the same weekend. A great start with the leadership and inspiration of a great Scout leader. (Check the photo of my genuine "Dear Grace" letter (in green ink, of course!)
Sjboatwright - Nov 17, 2012 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2012
A little taste of winter
A cold wintery hike that took about 3 hours. The snow was light by the dam and the temp was hovering in the low 30's. The summit accumulated about 9'' of snow and the temp dropped into the teens. A nice hike to break into the cold weather.
mattleggett - Oct 5, 2012 1:14 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2012
Winter
Hike it Early in the day, very quiet and peaceful.
Redwic - Sep 18, 2012 12:15 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2012
Nice Short Side-Hike
During my descent from Mount Marcy, I took this short side-hike to Phelps Mountain. Nothing special; just another peak.
ape - Jun 21, 2012 4:33 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012
Aborted Great Range traverse
Started at 2am from the Loj for a Great Range traverse. Weather was decent enough until we crossed treeline. Atop Marcy there was 20-30ft visibility, high winds, and very slick rocks -- not at all safe traverse weather! We turned back, hit Phelps on the way back, and took a (freezing!) dip in the river just above Marcy Dam.
forgues9999 - Feb 16, 2012 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1997
Great summit view
Great view of the high peaks, especially in early fall
capanache - Dec 20, 2011 9:15 pm Date Climbed: Dec 20, 2011
Brian Jenkins - Oct 11, 2023 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2023
Fun with the localsWith Flanders. Chatted a long time with Jenny and her friend Karen up top. Karen is owner of High Peaks Cyclery in Lake Placid. Then with some other people from Great Falls, MT there. Late season sunburn from hanging out a long time there.
tigerlilly - Feb 25, 2018 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2018
TableTop & PhelpsClear weather and lovely views of the Hart Lake area. This is one of the easier hikes in the ADK's, good for beginners. Great way to spend a winter day!!
technicolorNH - May 19, 2017 10:18 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2017
Second of twoNinety minutes from the main trail to Marcy which was really slow but I became aware on this hike that my ankle was still upset with me from the hike on Macomb two days prior. Not including the two meal breaks on the summits it was eight hours and ten minutes round trip for Tabletop and Phelps from the Loj. Excellent view of Tabletop Mtn from the top of Phelps.
nannerbots - Oct 25, 2016 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2015
Good hikeA little muddy at the top, but the trail is great as are the views.
Reiksgib - Sep 30, 2016 7:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2016
Perfect solitudeAfter enduring the crowds on Algonquin this peak us a nice change of pace. Open slab on the Summit is warmed nicely in the fall sun to give a relaxing spot for lunch. Great views of Marcy.
JRaphaelson - Apr 4, 2015 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2015
Phelps and TabletopGreat early spring hike but no views and very wet.
Colinzeye - Aug 16, 2014 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014
Hurricane?This was a great climb....the winds were fierce, 70mph+. But as usual it was worth it. The hike from the dam was mot bad and I really liked the unique vies of Marcy and Gonk. Not a bad treed summit. Too bad the weather was such a bear, I was looking forward to a day that would include TT and Marcy. But settling for Phelps and a nude dip in the Phelps Brook(?) by the HighWater Bridge made the day great.
CObergsteigen - Mar 7, 2014 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1998
Finding the summitFirst treed summit
yadahzoemtn - Sep 1, 2013 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2008
Winter and SummerPhelps and Tabletop Solo. #2 Winter with Dan and Bill Feb. 4, 2009.
SMichelleA - Aug 20, 2013 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2013
First Time Out!Cold, blustery day with tons of ice on the trail and still loads of fun! Pretty awesome view, although it was my first summit so perhaps my opinion is biased....met some great folks along the trail, as always!
Onager - Jul 27, 2013 3:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2013
Nice hikeHiked Phelps Mountain 4161' early, starting at 5:30am from the Adirondack Loj. Trail was great and packed down so we opted not to use snowshoes. The way up was easy compared to many of the peaks I've done and was enjoyable after the difficult ascent of Mount Washington, NH last week. The view at the summit was spectacular, with clear shots of Marcy to the left and Algonquin to our right. Clear blue skies with a temp. around 38F at the Loj. A great start to the weekend.
AMOlivari - Jul 5, 2013 1:55 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2013
Phelps - 5/27/134' of snow at the summit. Beautiful day with amazing view towards Marcy.
aaronjames - Dec 29, 2012 11:42 pm
First High PeakNot exactly sure of the month I did this one, but it was a side hike after a failed attempt to climb Marcy with the wrong gear. I learned the hard way!
AlphaRomero - Dec 23, 2012 6:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1976
38 years ago?!?The first real peak I climbed, along with Tabletop on the same weekend. A great start with the leadership and inspiration of a great Scout leader. (Check the photo of my genuine "Dear Grace" letter (in green ink, of course!)
Sjboatwright - Nov 17, 2012 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2012
A little taste of winterA cold wintery hike that took about 3 hours. The snow was light by the dam and the temp was hovering in the low 30's. The summit accumulated about 9'' of snow and the temp dropped into the teens. A nice hike to break into the cold weather.
mattleggett - Oct 5, 2012 1:14 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2012
WinterHike it Early in the day, very quiet and peaceful.
Redwic - Sep 18, 2012 12:15 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2012
Nice Short Side-HikeDuring my descent from Mount Marcy, I took this short side-hike to Phelps Mountain. Nothing special; just another peak.
ape - Jun 21, 2012 4:33 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012
Aborted Great Range traverseStarted at 2am from the Loj for a Great Range traverse. Weather was decent enough until we crossed treeline. Atop Marcy there was 20-30ft visibility, high winds, and very slick rocks -- not at all safe traverse weather! We turned back, hit Phelps on the way back, and took a (freezing!) dip in the river just above Marcy Dam.
forgues9999 - Feb 16, 2012 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1997
Great summit viewGreat view of the high peaks, especially in early fall
capanache - Dec 20, 2011 9:15 pm Date Climbed: Dec 20, 2011
great mountainWell worth the effort.