Trails — Kyle Holmes

New York's hiking terrain is big, beautiful and nearly endless. Search by mountain names, scroll down to scan various hikes, or use the region buttons above to filter for each post. I hope you enjoy the full, detailed write-ups and use the information within for your benefit while hiking around New York’s mountainous regions.

Posts in ADK 46er

Wright - Algonquin - Iroquois

Wright - Algonquin - Iroquois

On this journey, you’ll hit the number 2 and number 8 highest peaks in NYS - Algonquin and Iroquois Peak. You’ll also hit Wright to get in a 3-peak day if you decide it’s worth it, depending on weather.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesAugust 17, 2020adiondack lojWright, Algonquin, Iroquois, Adirondacks, High Peaks, LojComment

Saddleback - Haystack - Basin

Saddleback - Haystack - Basin

Three-peak loop starting with Saddleback, then Basin and finishing it off with the amazing Haystack, the third highest peak in NY.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesAugust 17, 2020adk garden trailheadsaddleback, haystack, basin, ADKs, Adirondacks, 46erComment

Lower Wolfjaw -- Upper Wolfjaw -- Armstrong -- Gothics

Lower Wolfjaw -- Upper Wolfjaw -- Armstrong -- Gothics

Great 46er loop to knock off some peaks and won’t take an experienced hiker too long: LWJ—>UWJ—>Armstrong—>Gothics. Roughly 15 miles, 5,000+ feet of elevation gain.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesMay 24, 2020johns brook lodgeAdirondacks, ADKs, High Peaks, 46er, Lower Wolf Jaw, Upper Wolf Jaw, Armstrong, GothicsComment

Mount Colden

Mount Colden

Colden, the 11th highest peak in the ADKs, and home to the exhilarating Trap Dike section. One of the most difficult, dangerous and exciting climb sections in the ADKs.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesMay 24, 2020mount coldenADKs, ad, Colden, 46er, high, LojComment

Mount Colvin

Mount Colvin

Mt. Colvin in the ADK High Peaks hiked during the late Spring in the height of black flies season. Despite the bites, a beautiful hike!

ADK 46erKyle HolmesAugust 11, 2019mount colvinADKs, Mt. ColvinComment

Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain

Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain

Cascade, perched up in my favorite region of New York, the beautiful Adirondacks, was the first of the "46 High Peaks" that I climbed. It's a great hike for those who want to take a first stab at a High Peak in the ADKs and one that doesn't take too much time.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesNovember 22, 201846er, High Peaks, AdirondacksComment

Algonquin Peak

Algonquin Peak

Number 2 on the ADK High Peaks list, Algonquin Peak is a hike to remember.

ADK 46erKyle HolmesNovember 21, 2018ADKs, High Peaks, Algonquin, Keene Valley, Lake Placid, New York TrailsComment

Giant Mountain (via Ridge Trail)

Giant Mountain (via Ridge Trail)

Well folks this was a doozy, a day filled with sweltering heat and high winds, topped off by a visit to a local urgent care. My hike up Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail….

ADK 46erTyler PlaceMay 28, 2018Giant MountainAdirondacks, Giant, Keene Valley, Keene, Lake Placid, High PeaksComment