The 46 Adirondack High Peaks

Hiking the 46 Adirondack High Peaks is recognized as one of the greatest challenges in the Adirondack Park. People come from all around to tackle these impressive mountains, and there is a select group that has climbed all 46 - the Adirondack 46ers.

If you are interested in taking on the 46 peaks, then make sure you review our High Peaks FAQs for rules, regulations, and all the info you need to know to get started.

In addition, the greatest challenge also requires the best gear. Check out our curated lists of hiking gear and apparel to ensure that you are prepared to conquer all the high peaks.

BROWSE HIKING APPAREL | SEE HIKING GEAR

Please note: The difficulty levels and typical hike times are estimates, and will vary depending on the individual, the weather, and other conditions.

Name of Mountain (Highest - Lowest)

Elevation (feet)

Difficulty 1-7 (1 least difficult)

Ascent of Climb

Length of Round Trip

Typical Hike Time

Mt. Marcy

5344'

5

3166'

14.8 miles

10 hours

Algonquin Peak

5114'

5

2936'

9.6 miles

9 hours

Mt. Haystack

4960'

7

3570'

17.8 miles

12 hours

Mt. Skylight

4926'

7

4265'

17.9 miles

15 hours

Whiteface Mtn.

4867'

4

2535'

10.4 miles

8.5 hours

Dix Mtn.

4857'

7

2800'

13.2 miles

10 hours

Gray Peak

4840'

7

4178'

16 miles

14 hours

Iroquois Peak

4840'

6

3250'

11.6 miles

11 hours

Basin Mtn.

4827'

6

3650'

16.5 miles

11 hours

Gothics

4736'

5

4070'

10 miles

9 hours

Mt. Colden

4714'

5

2850

15.2 miles

10 hours

Giant Mtn.

4627'

4

3050'

6 miles

7.5 hours

Nippletop

4620'

5

4050'

12.6 miles

10 hours

Santanoni Peak

4607'

5

2860'

11.4 miles

10 hours

Mt. Redfield

4606'

6

3225'

17.5 miles

14 hours

Wright Peak

4580'

4

2400'

7 miles

7 hours

Saddleback Mtn.

4515'

5

2990'

13.4 miles

10 hours

Panther Peak

4442'

6

3762'

12 miles

13.5 hours

Table Top Mtn.

4427'

5

3660'

10 miles

7 - 9 hours

Rocky Peak Ridge

4420'

5

4500'

13.4 miles

11 hours

Macomb Mtn.

4405'

5

2344'

8.4 miles

8 hours

Armstrong Mtn.

4400'

5

3734'

12.7 miles

11 hours

Hough Peak

4400'

6

3200'

13.7 miles

11 hours

Seward Mtn.

4361'

7

3490'

16 miles

17 hours

Mt. Marshall

4360'

6

2575'

14 miles

11 hours

Allen Mtn.

4340'

7

2540'

16.2 miles

13 hours

Big Slide Mtn.

4240'

4

2800'

9.4 miles

8 hours

Esther Mtn.

4240'

4

3020'

9.4 miles

7.5
Hours

Upper Wolfjaw

4185'

5

3619'

12.7 miles

11 hours

Lower Wolfjaw

4175'

4

2825'

8.7 miles

8 hours

Street Mtn.

4166'

6

2115'

8.8 miles

9.5 hours

Phelps Mtn.

4161'

5

1982'

8.8 miles

9 hours

Mt. Donaldson

4140'

7

3490'

17 miles

17 hours

Seymour Mtn.

4120'

6

2370'

14 miles

11 hours

Sawteeth

4100'

4

2975'

11.8 miles

9 hours

Cascade Mtn.

4098'

2

1940'

4.8 miles

5 hours

South Dix

4060'

6

3050'

11.5 miles

12 hours

Porter Mtn.

4059'

3

2700'

7.6 miles

5.5 hours

Mt. Colvin

4057'

4

2130'

10.8 miles

10 hours

Mt. Emmons

4040'

7

3490'

18 miles

18 hours

Dial Mtn.

4020'

5

3450'

10 miles

9 hours

Grace Peak (formerly known as East Dix)

4012'

6

3002'

12.5 miles

12 hours

Blake

3960'

4

3270'

13.6 miles

12 hours

Cliff Mtn.

3960'

7

2160'

17.2 miles

12 hours

Nye Mtn.

3895'

6

1844'

7.5 miles

8.5 hours

Couchsachraga Peak

3820'

6

3140'

15 miles

12 hours

Quick, Printable List »

Read our High Peaks FAQs for rules, regulations & more »

For more information on Adirondack hiking, check out our Hiking Main Page »

Other Hikes:

• Cranberry Lake 50
• Fire Tower Challenge
• Saranac Lake 6er
• Hikes for Beginners

Learn About The Adirondack 46ers »

Visit The Adirondack Mountain Club »