markowens - Aug 7, 2011 9:59 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
Mount Marcy
This was my 14th SHP. I went via the Van Hoevenberg Trail. The trail is very well marked and would be difficult to get lossed on- unless you went off trail.
A very long hike on a crystal-clear summer day. Once above the treeline, the views were incredible. Started early morning so we had plenty of time to lounge once we summited - plenty of company up there too. Back down by dinnertime
Camped about 3 miles in. Got an early start the following day and was the first ones on the top about 9:30am. No views. sloppy trail in spots.
stokel - Jun 17, 2011 11:18 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
First Solo Hike
Popular and easy trail.
climberben - Jun 16, 2011 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2011
fun hike
fun hike
yadahzoemtn - May 31, 2011 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2009
Three Winter Peaks in One
Dan and I started from the LOJ at 7:00 a.m. It was 5 degrees and we had no hopes of it getting any warmer. We bagged Skylight first and went on to route find the well hidden path of Gray. We just about turned around but finally found the top. Went on to the summit of Marcy and moved off just in time for it to sock in. Fun hard day. Thank you Dan for helping me with the Adirondack 46! Hiked in again with Vikram on November 18, 2009.
hiker102 - May 19, 2011 10:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2010
Hiking up a creek (otherwise known as Van Hoevenberg Trail)
Almost the entire Van Hoevenberg trail up this mountain is covered in streaming water, puddles or mud, not to mention a few brook crossings (during spring anyway)... makes for a nice and messy adventure!
For a full trip report with photos, you are welcome to visit my website: Peak Fever
triyoda - May 7, 2011 1:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2011
Very Alpine
Last winter 46er of the season.
forgues9999 - Mar 29, 2011 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 1997
Stunningly Clear Day
Visibility was so clae we felt as if we could touch the scenery. Park ranger could'nt remember such perfect conditions.
Brought my friends out to the Upper Works trail head and we decided to tackle this trek starting around 2pm.(very late) Little food and limited water, it turned out to be a great challenge. Half of the group turned back 2 miles in and the rest of us hiked ~11 miles (one way) and made it to the top by sunset(which was beautiful) My puggle Gizmo also came up with us. The night hike back down was even more fun and we didn't make it back the the cars until just about sunrise. Excellent memorable time!
mnpalerm - Feb 20, 2011 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2010
Failed Attempt
80+ mph winds, and no crampons or axe, such a sad thing it is to turn around especially from so close. Still got to enjoy INCREDIBLE views though, will be back again!
Love Mt Marcy! How can you not love Mount Marcy?!?
Halloween Climb, "Monsters on Marcy"
needwater - Jan 28, 2011 9:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2010
Marcy
Spent 4 days in adks with my son. It was a killer time. going in 2011 to do it all over. The trip up marcy was very demanding hard on the 44 year old feet but very much worth it. Ran out of water 1/2 way down. That will not happen again. So much to see loved every sec........
iquest4it - Dec 27, 2010 1:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 1995
Birthday Hike
We took full climbing gear which made for 70+ lb. packs over the top and in to Avalanche Pass. Brought to ex-military friend and they both said the hike was tougher than advanced training. Lots of bears too!
Jow - Dec 1, 2010 2:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010
HP #6
Great hike and views. stopped at lake placid brewery after for some delicious local brew
CBakwin - Nov 3, 2010 11:52 am Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2010
Yo
Did not summit, we had an issue just a 1/4 mile from the top (just past where you come out of the trees). Lots of snow, and wind, but otherwise a nice day and a fun climb.
LDuszer - Oct 6, 2010 10:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2007
from the AKD Loj
the weather was nice the whole way up, but the trail was muddy in spots (typical of the Aidirondacks). Beautiful views from the top. I'm glad I made it up early since there were throngs of people coming up when I headed down.
Hiked this one with my wife, who's a bit slow. Took us 11.5 hours to do the 15 mile Van Hoevenberg Trail, with about 7 hours of cold and rain. Still, a great day, despite no views at the top.
markowens - Aug 7, 2011 9:59 am Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2011
Mount MarcyThis was my 14th SHP. I went via the Van Hoevenberg Trail. The trail is very well marked and would be difficult to get lossed on- unless you went off trail.
jkcook - Aug 4, 2011 9:33 am
Many timesDone this at least 3 or 4 times over the years. Long, but not steep.
wildfam - Jul 17, 2011 6:01 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2011
Hike Peaks All AroundA very long hike on a crystal-clear summer day. Once above the treeline, the views were incredible. Started early morning so we had plenty of time to lounge once we summited - plenty of company up there too. Back down by dinnertime
BConley - Jul 14, 2011 6:39 pm Date Climbed: Jul 13, 2011
Mt MarcyCamped about 3 miles in. Got an early start the following day and was the first ones on the top about 9:30am. No views. sloppy trail in spots.
stokel - Jun 17, 2011 11:18 am Date Climbed: Sep 26, 2009
First Solo HikePopular and easy trail.
climberben - Jun 16, 2011 7:36 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2011
fun hikefun hike
yadahzoemtn - May 31, 2011 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2009
Three Winter Peaks in OneDan and I started from the LOJ at 7:00 a.m. It was 5 degrees and we had no hopes of it getting any warmer. We bagged Skylight first and went on to route find the well hidden path of Gray. We just about turned around but finally found the top. Went on to the summit of Marcy and moved off just in time for it to sock in. Fun hard day. Thank you Dan for helping me with the Adirondack 46! Hiked in again with Vikram on November 18, 2009.
hiker102 - May 19, 2011 10:28 am Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2010
Hiking up a creek (otherwise known as Van Hoevenberg Trail)Almost the entire Van Hoevenberg trail up this mountain is covered in streaming water, puddles or mud, not to mention a few brook crossings (during spring anyway)... makes for a nice and messy adventure!
For a full trip report with photos, you are welcome to visit my website: Peak Fever
triyoda - May 7, 2011 1:41 pm Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2011
Very AlpineLast winter 46er of the season.
forgues9999 - Mar 29, 2011 9:55 pm Date Climbed: Sep 27, 1997
Stunningly Clear DayVisibility was so clae we felt as if we could touch the scenery. Park ranger could'nt remember such perfect conditions.
chrisbrown - Feb 23, 2011 2:16 pm
Under estimated day hikeBrought my friends out to the Upper Works trail head and we decided to tackle this trek starting around 2pm.(very late) Little food and limited water, it turned out to be a great challenge. Half of the group turned back 2 miles in and the rest of us hiked ~11 miles (one way) and made it to the top by sunset(which was beautiful) My puggle Gizmo also came up with us. The night hike back down was even more fun and we didn't make it back the the cars until just about sunrise. Excellent memorable time!
mnpalerm - Feb 20, 2011 7:00 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2010
Failed Attempt80+ mph winds, and no crampons or axe, such a sad thing it is to turn around especially from so close. Still got to enjoy INCREDIBLE views though, will be back again!
DersuUzala - Feb 10, 2011 3:19 pm
ClassicLove Mt Marcy! How can you not love Mount Marcy?!?
Halloween Climb, "Monsters on Marcy"
needwater - Jan 28, 2011 9:41 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2010
MarcySpent 4 days in adks with my son. It was a killer time. going in 2011 to do it all over. The trip up marcy was very demanding hard on the 44 year old feet but very much worth it. Ran out of water 1/2 way down. That will not happen again. So much to see loved every sec........
mlandau3 - Jan 4, 2011 7:28 pm
Way Back WhenA nice bivvy on top, as well.
iquest4it - Dec 27, 2010 1:23 pm Date Climbed: Jun 28, 1995
Birthday HikeWe took full climbing gear which made for 70+ lb. packs over the top and in to Avalanche Pass. Brought to ex-military friend and they both said the hike was tougher than advanced training. Lots of bears too!
Jow - Dec 1, 2010 2:39 pm Date Climbed: Jun 19, 2010
HP #6Great hike and views. stopped at lake placid brewery after for some delicious local brew
CBakwin - Nov 3, 2010 11:52 am Date Climbed: Oct 31, 2010
YoDid not summit, we had an issue just a 1/4 mile from the top (just past where you come out of the trees). Lots of snow, and wind, but otherwise a nice day and a fun climb.
LDuszer - Oct 6, 2010 10:26 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2007
from the AKD Lojthe weather was nice the whole way up, but the trail was muddy in spots (typical of the Aidirondacks). Beautiful views from the top. I'm glad I made it up early since there were throngs of people coming up when I headed down.
maddie77777 - Sep 18, 2010 6:40 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 2010
A rough oneHiked this one with my wife, who's a bit slow. Took us 11.5 hours to do the 15 mile Van Hoevenberg Trail, with about 7 hours of cold and rain. Still, a great day, despite no views at the top.