Adirondacks, 46er start

Knock off your first two High Peaks, lean-to nights, lake swim recovery. Three nights.

NY 3 nights tent couple or group summit views, water

What the trip looks like

Day 1, base camp

Set up at the Loj or Marcy Field, sign the trail register, easy lake walk.

Camp

Heart Lake / Loj area lean-to or campground.

Trails

Heart Lake loop (1 mi)
Mt. Jo (2.6 mi RT)

Activities

camp setup, trail register, lake swim

Day 2, first 46er

Cascade and Porter combo, both High Peaks in a day, recovery swim at camp.

Camp

Same site.

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Activities

alpine start, two summits, swim recovery

Day 3, easier summit

Big Slide or Phelps for a moderate summit, then head home.

Camp

Pack out morning.

Trails

Big Slide (9.8 mi RT)
Phelps (8.6 mi RT)

Activities

moderate summit, pack out, drive home

Day-by-day notes are curated starting points. Once you pick dates, Ranger pulls live availability, current trail conditions, active fire perimeters near the route, and a 7-day forecast at your anchor.

Adirondacks, 46er start

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What the trip looks like

Day 1, base camp

Day 2, first 46er

Day 3, easier summit