Name: Mt Colden (ADK) via Avalanche Lake
Start: 2025-09-27T04:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-27T06:00:00-04:00

9/19/2025 Update: Due to the summer landslide in Avalanche Pass, this hike will be rerouted via Lake Arnold.

We will start from the Adirondack Loj and make our way through Avalanche Pass before summiting Mt. Colden (4711 ft). We’ll then descend via Lake Arnold and make our way back to Marcy Dam and then to the Loj. Mt Colden is well placed in the High Peaks for excellent views in all directions. Note that the ascent from Avalanche Pass is very steep and we will gain roughly 2000 feet over the final 1.4 miles to the summit. Difficult hike, moderate pace. 13 miles, 3400’ elevation gain. Group limit 10. Chris Luczynski. [frogged@gmail.com](mailto:frogged@gmail.com) This hike is during prime fall season so a very early start out of Vermont (roughly 4:00 AM) is required to be assured of a parking spot at the Loj. If we do not secure a spot, we will need to walk an additional mile each way. Please note there is a parking fee at the Loj. $15 for non-members and $7.00 for members.

All signups for this event will be via email to the trip leader. We will not be utilizing Meetup for signup. Meetup will show hike as full and having a wait list so please email the trip leader directly at the above email. If you sign up on Meetup, you're not signed up!

Chris Luczynski

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Mt Colden (ADK) via Avalanche Lake

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