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Giant Mountain, also known as Giant of the Valley, is a mountain in the Adirondacks in the U.S. state of New York. It is the twelfth-highest peak in New York, with an elevation of 4,627 feet (1,410 m), and one of the 46 High Peaks in Adirondack Park.
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The wilderness is predominately mountain country containing two peaks above 4,000 feet elevation - its namesake Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak. Other natural features include Giant Washbowl, Giant's Nubble, Hopkins Mountain, and Roaring Brook Falls. It is adjacent to the High Peaks Wilderness.
Oct 13, 2023 · In this article, you will learn about Giant Mountain Adirondacks, Giant Mountain parking, Giant Mountain Wilderness, Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge, Roaring Brook Trail, Giant Mountain hike, and more.
Oct 12, 2022 · A tough, steep, beautiful loop. With 3600 feet of elevation gain, this 8 mile loop route up and down Giant Mountain in the Adirondacks will test your legs — but the views from the summit, and from this descent route, are truly stunning.
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Hike the ridge up Giant and then descend east down Rocky Peak Ridge to enjoy two more Adirondack High Peaks. As you begin up the Ridge trail towards Giants massive summit you will walk through beautiful woods, cross a log as you pass by Giants Washbowl and then enjoy some excellent exposed rock hiking.
Giant Mountain is the 12th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,627 ft. The trail is 6 miles long and depending on experience and fitness level will take anywhere between 4 and 10 hours to hike, round-trip.
One of the more accessible and straight-forward high peaks, Giant Mountain is a perfect hike to do as a family or in a larger group. There is a great view from the top, and afterwards, you can cross the road and go for a swim in Chapel Pond.
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A nice steady hike up Hopkins Mountain through beautiful mossy forests ends in a spectacular view. Continuing onto the ridge trail, hike under cover of the forest to the backside of Giant mountain. The backside of Giant also offers a shady and mossy ascent.
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The Ridge Trail to Giant Mountain Peak is the best way to access Giant Mountain Peak. This trail is very steep, with almost 3,000 feet of elevation gain over three miles to the summit. Once you arrive at the high peak, the summit views are spectacular.
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