Hiking & Camping in the Adirondacks High Peaks
Sightseeing
Hike Up Silver Lake Mountain
Silver Lake Mountain is a short 0.9-mile hike between Black Brook and Union Falls in Clinton County in the northern Adirondack Park. The trail is entirely on public Forest Preserve in the Taylor Pond Wild Forest area. The trail is short, but steep and the ranging Silver Lake Mountain summit offers a splendid view of the many ponds and lakes in the valleys below and of neighboring peaks and cliffs.
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Silver Lake Mountain Trailhead
Silver Lake Mountain TrailHike Up Silver Lake Mountain
Silver Lake Mountain is a short 0.9-mile hike between Black Brook and Union Falls in Clinton County in the northern Adirondack Park. The trail is entirely on public Forest Preserve in the Taylor Pond Wild Forest area. The trail is short, but steep and the ranging Silver Lake Mountain summit offers a splendid view of the many ponds and lakes in the valleys below and of neighboring peaks and cliffs.
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Hiking or Camping ? You should have "The Ten Essentials"
If planning a summit adventure, everyone should carry the below listed "ten essentials" including warm layers, & shells.
The Ten Essentials
1. Navigation
2. Light Source*
3. Protection from the Elements
4. First Aid
5. Knife/Repair/Emergency
6. Heat Supplies
7. Emergency Shelter
8. Extra Food
9. Extra Water
10. Extra Clothes
*Hikers who have been caught out after sunset often describe the trail being “so dark it’s like you are inside a suitcase”
DO NOT RELY ON YOUR I-PHONE FLASHLIGHT AS YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT. Ideally, everyone in the group should have a headlamp or light.
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Weather Warning
A word of caution on the Weather.
The summits of the high peaks are exposed, windy, and temps can be 10-15 degrees colder than the trail heads. The weather in the high peaks can change at any time, especially at altitude. Snow, sleet, and freezing temps can occur any time of the year even during the summer.
If planning a summit adventure, we recommend everyone carry the below listed "ten essentials" including warm layers, shells, and gloves. If you need any further info on high peaks weather visit the DEC high peaks web sites and follow the advice keep an eye on the weather forecast.
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Ten Essentials
If planning a summit adventure, everyone should carry the below listed "ten essentials" including warm layers, & shells.
The Ten Essentials
1. Navigation
2. Light Source*
3. Protection from the Elements
4. First Aid
5. Knife/Repair/Emergency
6. Heat Supplies
7. Emergency Shelter
8. Extra Food
9. Extra Water
10. Extra Clothes
*Hikers who have been caught out after sunset often describe the trail being “so dark it’s like you are inside a suitcase”
DO NOT RELY ON YOUR I-PHONE FLASHLIGHT AS YOUR ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT. Ideally, everyone in the group should have a headlamp or light.