This is a newer hiking challenge (2018) centered around Lake Placid, NY, and features 9 peaks under 4000′ that still give hikers a great Adirondack experience. It includes incredible views of the high peaks, a fire tower, and a trip to the Adirondack Loj (yes, I spelled that right!).
The peaks are listed in order of trail length:
| Name | Round-trip Distance | Elevation |
| Big Crow Mountain | 1.4 miles | 2815′ |
| Cobble Hill | 2.2 miles | 2332′ |
| Baxter Mountain | 2.4 miles | 2440′ |
| Mt. Jo | 2.6 miles | 2876′ |
| Catamount | 3.6 miles | 3169′ |
| Mt. Van Hoevenberg | 4.4 miles | 2940′ |
| Bear Den | 4.5 miles | 2650′ |
| Pitchoff Mountain | 5.2 miles | 3500′ |
| Hurricane Mountain | 6.8 miles | 3678′ |
For more information about each trail, including GPS coordinates of their trailheads, head over to https://lakeplacid9er.com/the-peaks. They even give recommendations in how to group the peaks to complete it all in a weekend:
Day 1: Big Crow, Baxter, Hurricane
Day 2: Pitchoff, Mt Jo, Van Hoevenberg, Cobble Hill
Day 3: Bear Den, Catamount
Once you’ve completed all 9 peaks, fill out this form and send it, with $10, to :
Lake Placid 9er
PO Box 1310
Lake Placid, NY 12946
See the Lake Placid 9er website for more details.
Update: I finally sent in my form!
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