The Top 20 Attractions in High Peaks Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in High Peaks Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, High Peaks Wilderness is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Marcy Dam
Highlight • Structure
The washed out Marcy Dam that won't be repaired. A wide open area perfect to take a rest break with plenty of sun and shade available. Water access is good.
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Cascade Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Great summit views await at the top of Cascade Mountain! On a clear day, you can see the High Peaks, Lake Placid and Lake Champlain from here.
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Avalanche Lake
Highlight • Lake
Avalanche Lake is a skinny, 9-acre mountain lake in the Adirondack High Peaks of New York. Sitting at an elevation of 2,885 feet, it lies between the between the towering …
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Ampersand Mountain
Highlight • Summit
From the summit, you have incredible views of the Saranac Lakes and the High Peaks.
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Mount Marcy
Highlight • Summit
Mount Marcy is the highest mountain in the Adirondacks! From the summit, you can see most of the High Peaks.
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