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Mount Marcy

Shady Corner Curve, NY · 44.113, -73.924

New York's highest peak in the Adirondack High Peaks. 14.8 miles round trip via Van Hoevenberg Trail. Muddy sections and above-treeline summit.

StrenuousNortheast5,344 ftAlpineSummitSummit views

Mount Marcy

⛅ Overcast

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53°
Feels 53°FSummit · 5,344 ft
6:16 AM7:35 PM
DANGEROUS WIND

Wind

38mph

Precip

7%

Humid

85%

Elev Δ

+3200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

44°49°

Hourly Forecast

9 PM

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49°

11mph

10 PM

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49°

11mph

11 PM

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48°

10mph

12 AM

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48°

11mph

1 AM

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47°

8mph

2 AM

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47°

10mph

3 AM

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46°

8mph

4 AM

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45°

8mph

5 AM

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45°

8mph

6 AM

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45°

8mph

7 AM

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44°

4mph

8 AM

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47°

2mph

Summit Conditions

61°F→−8°→53°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 3,165 ft gain

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Lightweight, packable wind protection for exposed sections

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 8:09:24 PM · America/New_York

Updated Aug 30, 8:09 PM UTC

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