Overview
At 3,899 feet, Snowy doesn't make the Adirondack 46er list (above 4,000 feet), but it's distinctive shape jumps out at you from wherever you see it. The 3.7 mile trail to it's summit begins easily enough, but the last 1.2 mile has you earning approximately 1,300' of Snowy's 2,106' elevation gain. Your rock scrambling efforts along this upper portion of the trail are rewarded with a clearing immediately upon your arrival at the summit which offers an excellent view of Indian Lake and the surrounding mountains. The flat, broad summit is below treeline, but there are paths offering views in every direction, as well as a fire tower you can climb.
Getting There
Snowy Peak is in the Central Region of Adirondack State Park. The trailhead is on NY Route 30, approximately 6.5 miles south of the village of Indian Lake, New York. There is a parking lot directly across Route 30 from the trailhead.
Red Tape
No permit is required to climb Snowy. There is a sign-in log just in from the road.
When To Climb
Snowy can be climbed in any season. The steep last mile would make for a fun winter climb.
Camping
There really aren't any good camping areas along the trail itself, save perhaps for the clearing on the summit when you emerge from the trail. Even the trailhead area is wooded and separated from the small parking area by Route 30. At 7.5 miles round trip however, camping along the trail is probably not an issue.
Mountain Conditions
Not being part of the High Peaks or a 46er, there really isn't online information devoted directly to Snowy, but you can check weather conditions for Indian Lake or Sabael, NY. Snowy is in the Central Region of the Adirondacks, so bear that in mind if you're searching the Adirondack climbing resources on the web for current conditions.
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