Two marker colors: red disks to Uphill Brook Lean-to, yellow disks to summit of Marcy.
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44.11, -73.95 · rel 6619237
44.11, -73.95 · rel 6619237
Mount Marcy Trail
6,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
New York · 44.11°N ·
73.95°W
6,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× monument
Mount Marcy
summit ·
on the route
6,6 km
100%
Schofield Cobble
summit ·
on the route
6,6 km
100%
Mount Marcy First Ascent
monument ·
on the route
6,6 km
100%
Gray Peak
summit ·
459 m off route
6,6 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
847 m
–
1600 m
0 km
3,3 km
6,6 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
850 m elevation
Quarter of the way
952 m elevation
Halfway
1156 m elevation
Three quarters
1338 m elevation
Finish
1600 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Mount Marcy Trail is 6.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Mount Marcy Trail takes approximately 1h 40min to complete.
No, Mount Marcy Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Mount Marcy Trail starts near coordinates 44.1194, -73.9827.
Mount Marcy Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Mount Marcy Trail is maintained and managed by NYSDEC.