Difficulty |
Very hard | |
Distance |
5.2 KM | |
Elevation gain |
1,410 meters | |
Dog allowed |
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Giant Mountain, New York trails list and map ?
| Trails | Distance | Elevation | Type | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky | 18 km | 400 m | Linear | Intermediate |
| Summit | 12 km | 600 m | Linear | Intermediate |
Why choose a trail at Giant Mountain, New York?
Giant Mountain is the twelfth-highest peak in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park, in New York, USA. The peak is also known as "Giant of the Valley," due to its stature looking over Keene Valley and St. Huberts to the west. The prominent rock slides on the mountain's steep western face and its location away from most other large peaks make it quite an imposing figure, leading to its name.
There are three main trails up Giant, one from the east, and two from the west. The two most popular routes begin on trailheads along New York State Route 73, one near St. Huberts ("Roaring Brook Trail") and the other near Chapel Pond ("Zander Scott Trail"). The two trails climb the southern ridge of the mountain, meeting up about a mile south of the summit. The Zander Scott Trail is shorter than the Roaring Brook Trail but steeper.
The third trail begins from the east, near the town of New Russia, and is not as commonly climbed due to the longer hike. The route climbs Bald Peak, a smaller mountain with unusual krummholz that is predominately Northern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis), then begins the ascent of Rocky Peak Ridge. After summiting Rocky Peak Ridge, hikers descend a small coll before ascending to the Giant summit. This route is more commonly used by those attempting to become Adirondack Forty-Sixers, since Rocky Peak is a required peak.
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Hiker reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Based on 29 reviews
Recent reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Giant and Rocky Peak are two of my favorite mountains to hike. I have done this high peak in all seasons and love the view every time. I particularly enjoy hiking it in the winter as there are less crowds and the views/terrain is spectacular.
5 out of 5 stars
Completed early September. Was a tough hike with large slabs to traverse near the top. No views for us, but fun day on the mountain.
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing and fun hike with good views at the top
5 out of 5 stars
Steep hike up. Beautiful view of the range from the summit. The wash was my favorite area to see. Appropriately named mountain.