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Phelps Mountain – Marcy Dam loop from South Meadows Parking Area

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United States
New York
Essex County

Phelps Mountain – Marcy Dam loop from South Meadows Parking Area

Hard

2.9

(25)

59

hikers

Phelps Mountain – Marcy Dam loop from South Meadows Parking Area

06:02

17.6km

670m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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High Peaks Wilderness

Adirondack Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

7.73 km

Phelps Mountain

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Beautiful panoramic views await at the top of Phelps Mountain.

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2

11.2 km

Marcy Dam

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The washed out Marcy Dam that won't be repaired. A wide open area perfect to take a rest break with plenty of sun and shade available. Water access is good.

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3

14.6 km

Van Hoevenberg Trailhead

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Please note that I recorded only the one way route to the lake, thus taking the same route back to the parking implies a hike of 15 km. The trail …

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

4.77 km

3.49 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.64 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,230 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

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Friday 29 May

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