The Van Hoevenberg Trail is a hiking trail that leads southward from Adirondak Loj to the peak of Mount Marcy, the highest point in New York State. Located in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, it is the shortest and most frequently-used route to get to the peak of Mount Marcy. It spans 7.4 miles (11.2 km) to the summit, a lengthy 14.8-mile (22.4 km) roundtrip. A large section of the trail is suitable for alpine skiing and snowboarding. Hiking the trail is considered at least moderately difficult. The trail passes over Marcy Dam.
Amenities
Adironack Loj at the start of the trail provides lodging and meals by reservation. There are also campgrounds and restrooms after about 2 miles into the trail, and further campgrounds and restrooms at about 3 miles into the trail. The New York Department of Environmental Conservation requires that anyone camping overnight in the region must keep their food stored in bear canisters.
History
The trail is named after Henry Van Hoevenberg, who scouted the trail in addition to building the original Adirondack Loj. The route was initially cut by mountain guide William Nye. Lower portions of the trail required relocation and reconstruction following the Adirondack Fire in 1903.
See also
References
- Goodwin, Tony, ed. (2004). Adirondack trails. High peaks region (13th ed.). Adirondack Mountain Club. pp. 116–119. ISBN 1931951055. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "The Van Hoevenberg Trail". Adirondack.net. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- "Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake". www.adk.org. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- "Bear Resistant Canister Regulation - NYS Dept. Of Environmental Conservation". Archived from the original on 2013-05-30. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- Waterman, Laura (2003). Forest and crag : a history of hiking, trail blazing, and adventure in the Northeast mountains. Boston: Appalachian Mountain Club Books. pp. 214–215, 219–221. ISBN 0910146756.
External links
- Mount Marcy Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More (Includes a map of the trail)
