Algonquin Peak

Photo of Algonquin Peak

Photo by Eric Avery

Details

Elevation (feet): 5114
Elevation (meters): 1559
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Range/Region: North American Plains
Range/Region: Adirondacks
State: New York
Latitude: 44.1436
Longitude: -73.9869
Difficulty: Scramble
Nearest major airport: Lake Placid
Convenient Center: Lake Placid

Thanks to Chris Prener for adding this peak.

Description

New York State's second highest peak. Named by Verplanck Colvin in 1873 while he was survaying it. The summit cap is well above tree line and offers views including 135 lakes on a clear day. The summit is home to hundreds of alpine plants, only found on a handful of other Adirondack peaks.

Thanks to Chris Prener for this description.

Links

  • Algonquin Peak - Wikipedia

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