Phelps Mountain Climber's Log

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Brian Jenkins

Brian Jenkins - Oct 11, 2023 10:34 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2023

Fun with the locals  Sucess!

With Flanders. Chatted a long time with Jenny and her friend Karen up top. Karen is owner of High Peaks Cyclery in Lake Placid. Then with some other people from Great Falls, MT there. Late season sunburn from hanging out a long time there.

tigerlilly

tigerlilly - Feb 25, 2018 6:11 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2018

TableTop & Phelps  Sucess!

Clear weather and lovely views of the Hart Lake area. This is one of the easier hikes in the ADK's, good for beginners. Great way to spend a winter day!!

technicolorNH

technicolorNH - May 19, 2017 10:18 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2017

Second of two  Sucess!

Ninety minutes from the main trail to Marcy which was really slow but I became aware on this hike that my ankle was still upset with me from the hike on Macomb two days prior. Not including the two meal breaks on the summits it was eight hours and ten minutes round trip for Tabletop and Phelps from the Loj. Excellent view of Tabletop Mtn from the top of Phelps.

nannerbots - Oct 25, 2016 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2015

Good hike  Sucess!

A little muddy at the top, but the trail is great as are the views.

Reiksgib

Reiksgib - Sep 30, 2016 7:49 am Date Climbed: Sep 24, 2016

Perfect solitude  Sucess!

After enduring the crowds on Algonquin this peak us a nice change of pace. Open slab on the Summit is warmed nicely in the fall sun to give a relaxing spot for lunch. Great views of Marcy.

JRaphaelson

JRaphaelson - Apr 4, 2015 10:17 pm Date Climbed: Apr 4, 2015

Phelps and Tabletop  Sucess!

Great early spring hike but no views and very wet.

Colinzeye

Colinzeye - Aug 16, 2014 4:58 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2014

Hurricane?  Sucess!

This was a great climb....the winds were fierce, 70mph+. But as usual it was worth it. The hike from the dam was mot bad and I really liked the unique vies of Marcy and Gonk. Not a bad treed summit. Too bad the weather was such a bear, I was looking forward to a day that would include TT and Marcy. But settling for Phelps and a nude dip in the Phelps Brook(?) by the HighWater Bridge made the day great.

CObergsteigen

CObergsteigen - Mar 7, 2014 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 1998

Finding the summit  Sucess!

First treed summit

yadahzoemtn

yadahzoemtn - Sep 1, 2013 11:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2008

Winter and Summer  Sucess!

Phelps and Tabletop Solo. #2 Winter with Dan and Bill Feb. 4, 2009.

SMichelleA

SMichelleA - Aug 20, 2013 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2013

First Time Out!  Sucess!

Cold, blustery day with tons of ice on the trail and still loads of fun! Pretty awesome view, although it was my first summit so perhaps my opinion is biased....met some great folks along the trail, as always!

Onager

Onager - Jul 27, 2013 3:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 9, 2013

Nice hike  Sucess!

Hiked Phelps Mountain 4161' early, starting at 5:30am from the Adirondack Loj. Trail was great and packed down so we opted not to use snowshoes. The way up was easy compared to many of the peaks I've done and was enjoyable after the difficult ascent of Mount Washington, NH last week. The view at the summit was spectacular, with clear shots of Marcy to the left and Algonquin to our right. Clear blue skies with a temp. around 38F at the Loj. A great start to the weekend.

AMOlivari

AMOlivari - Jul 5, 2013 1:55 pm Date Climbed: May 27, 2013

Phelps - 5/27/13  Sucess!

4' of snow at the summit. Beautiful day with amazing view towards Marcy.

aaronjames

aaronjames - Dec 29, 2012 11:42 pm

First High Peak  Sucess!

Not exactly sure of the month I did this one, but it was a side hike after a failed attempt to climb Marcy with the wrong gear. I learned the hard way!

AlphaRomero

AlphaRomero - Dec 23, 2012 6:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1976

38 years ago?!?

The first real peak I climbed, along with Tabletop on the same weekend. A great start with the leadership and inspiration of a great Scout leader. (Check the photo of my genuine "Dear Grace" letter (in green ink, of course!)

Sjboatwright

Sjboatwright - Nov 17, 2012 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 28, 2012

A little taste of winter  Sucess!

A cold wintery hike that took about 3 hours. The snow was light by the dam and the temp was hovering in the low 30's. The summit accumulated about 9'' of snow and the temp dropped into the teens. A nice hike to break into the cold weather.

mattleggett

mattleggett - Oct 5, 2012 1:14 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2012

Winter  Sucess!

Hike it Early in the day, very quiet and peaceful.

Redwic

Redwic - Sep 18, 2012 12:15 am Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2012

Nice Short Side-Hike  Sucess!

During my descent from Mount Marcy, I took this short side-hike to Phelps Mountain. Nothing special; just another peak.

ape - Jun 21, 2012 4:33 pm Date Climbed: May 25, 2012

Aborted Great Range traverse  Sucess!

Started at 2am from the Loj for a Great Range traverse. Weather was decent enough until we crossed treeline. Atop Marcy there was 20-30ft visibility, high winds, and very slick rocks -- not at all safe traverse weather! We turned back, hit Phelps on the way back, and took a (freezing!) dip in the river just above Marcy Dam.

forgues9999

forgues9999 - Feb 16, 2012 12:52 pm Date Climbed: Sep 14, 1997

Great summit view

Great view of the high peaks, especially in early fall

capanache

capanache - Dec 20, 2011 9:15 pm Date Climbed: Dec 20, 2011

great mountain  Sucess!

Well worth the effort.

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