Cascade Mountain Trail to Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain in High Peaks Wilderness
The hike along the Cascade Mountain Trail to both Cascade and Porter Mountains offers a rewarding experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks and Lake Champlain. The well-maintained trail features a gradual ascent with rocky sections that culminate in stunning panoramic vistas from the summits, making it a favorite among hikers year-round. Notably, the summit of Cascade Mountain is exposed and can be quite windy, while the slightly less popular Porter Mountain provides a unique perspective of the High Peaks region. #Hiking #Mountain #Rock #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,192 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,022 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,188 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,169 ft
- Moving time: 4 h 38 s
- Moving speed: 1.5 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
- Total time: 6 h 23 m
- Global speed: 0.9 mph
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- Distance: 6.0 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,192 ft
- Maximum elevation: 4,022 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,188 ft
- Minimum elevation: 2,169 ft
- Moving time: 4 h 38 s
- Moving speed: 1.5 mph
- Maximum speed: 4.3 mph
- Total time: 6 h 23 m
- Global speed: 0.9 mph
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Name: Cascade Mountain Trail to Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain in High Peaks Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Coordinates: 44.21030 -73.88756 44.21877 -73.85288
Topography: Essex County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Cascade Mountain Trail in High Peaks Wilderness
United States > New York > Essex County > Town of Keene
The Cascade Mountain Trail in the Adirondacks offers hikers a moderately challenging ascent through dense forests, leading to a bald summit with panoramic views of the surrounding High Peaks. Along the route, hikers can observe the diverse flora of the Adirondack Park and, upon reaching the summit, enjoy…
Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 1,854 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,022 ft
Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain
United States > New York > Essex County > Town of Keene
High Peaks Wilderness. #Hiking #Snowshoeing #Mountain #Forest #Nature
Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,201 ft • Maximum elevation: 4,019 ft
