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ScAtTeRbOnE - Sep 17, 2011 11:31 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2011
After Hurricane IreneMy first trip up to the High Peaks after the storm, trails were in good condition. Nice views from summit. Spent time hopping around in Phelps Brook on the way down, poked around mostly dried up Marcy Dam, then off to the Cascade Lakes for kayaking.
Bkoziol3 - Aug 22, 2011 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2011
Sunset on PhelpsCaught the sunset on Phelps and it was remarkable! Fun peak.
MoapaPk - Jun 9, 2011 11:17 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 1972
early mornI was sick as a dog. Goldy and I started up early, got to see the clouds clearing from the mountains.
CRiedel2 - Jun 9, 2011 12:17 pm Date Climbed: Jun 8, 2011
Short Day HikeHiked up Phelps Mt today. Excellent weather, great views and hundreds of very hungry blackflies! 8 miles, 5 hours and stopped to take plenty of pictures and ate lunch at the summit.
mnpalerm - Feb 20, 2011 6:56 pm Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2010
Winter PhelpsThis was my first High Peak ever and first winter summit. It was tougher than I expected but the summit has a great view. No people at all, my favorite thing.
triyoda - Feb 1, 2011 10:52 pm Date Climbed: Jan 29, 2011
Harder Than I ThoughtSkied out to Avalanche Lake and figured I would grab this peak on the way back. I did, but it was a pretty tiring day.
mike_lindacher - Sep 26, 2010 10:01 am
Old Man PhelpsOld Man Phelps never knew modern synthetic clothing
redmond - Aug 3, 2010 12:03 pm Date Climbed: Aug 1, 2010
with Marcy and Table TopWas feeling good on the way down from Marcy and Table Top and decided to make the trip up. Amazing views and the weather was perfect, but the summit was crowded.
jtellis - May 13, 2010 11:35 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 2010
Great views!Icy due to the unusually frigid weather, but a fun, clear-sky day.
JimWallace - Dec 13, 2009 10:32 pm Date Climbed: Nov 7, 2009
#46 ,33rd birthdayThis was an extraordinary day.It was not only my birthday,but I became an Adirondack 46er here on this day.Alot of people were there to share in the excitement.Not my favorite ADK peak,but a memorable one...Jim
xDoogiex - Nov 12, 2009 11:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2009
long daydecided to hit up phelps on the way down from marcy.
Moose023 - Sep 13, 2009 4:34 pm Date Climbed: Sep 11, 2009
Nice quick warmup...We wanted a nice quick warmup hike before doing Colden from Lake Colden the following day and this peak definitely fit the bill. Good views from Big Slide all the way around to Algonquin and Wright.
Narendra - Dec 21, 2008 12:10 pm
PhelpsRewarding view of Mary
Tahawus - Aug 11, 2008 2:00 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2006
Phelps MountainClimbed with Table Top via the Van Hoevenberg Trail from the Adirondack Loj. Constant ice and snow over 3000' this time of year. The views from the summit were excellent. Be aware of the steep ledges along the side trail off Van Hoevenberg.
TLP - May 16, 2008 2:56 pm Date Climbed: Oct 21, 2007
along with Table TopThis was a good hike in the fall. There are good views of Marcy and Algonquin.
starship_jen - Mar 17, 2008 9:54 pm Date Climbed: Mar 8, 2008
From the LojHiked with Paul from the Loj. Mostly clouded in and rainy/snowy. Headed to Tabletop from here. #30/46. : )
Jerry L - Oct 19, 2007 8:37 am Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2007
Marcy Dam2nd 46er of the day. Another cloudy, rainy day in the Adirondacks.
EastcoastMike - Oct 18, 2007 3:25 pm
DayhikeEasy dayhike.
buzzdainer - Oct 15, 2007 12:18 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 2004
Marcy DamMade it back down off the mountain just in time for a horrendous thunderstorm to hit.
Koonsy - Oct 7, 2007 8:31 pm
Route: from Marcy DamTo many people on the summit, but the views were still pretty impressive. A lot better than I expected.