WINTER Great Range Traverse [NEU8] - 21 miles day hike, 9K elevation gain
Details
Difficulty: Extremely strenuous; intended for experienced, fit winter hikers.
### Meeting Location & Logistics
- Start/Meet: 3:10 AM at the South Meadow Trailhead (44°11'38.3"N 73°57'19.5"W) on Adirondack Loj Rd, Lake Placid, NY.
- Plan: The group will meet at the finish point (South Meadow) and carpool to the starting point at the Rooster Comb Trailhead.
- Pace: The goal is to move together at a modest speed depends on trail conditions, which can be very tough this year due to high snow.
### The 10-Peak Route
The traverse includes the following summits in order:
- Rooster Comb Mountain (2,788 ft)
- Hedgehog Mountain (3,389 ft)
- Lower Wolfjaw (4,175 ft)
- Upper Wolfjaw (4,185 ft)
- Armstrong Mountain (4,400 ft)
- Gothics (4,736 ft)
- Saddleback Mountain (4,515 ft) - Class 3 scrambling
- Basin Mountain (4,827 ft)
- Mount Haystack (4,960 ft)
- Mount Marcy (5,344 ft)
### Important Notes
- Water: Sources are limited n may be frozen; primarily available on the Southeast side (before Lower Wolfjaw/near Sno-Bird) and more after Mount Marcy.
- Gear: You are responsible for your own safety, navigation, and gear. Be prepared for sudden weather changes (wind, rain, cold).
- Social: Optional post-hike dinner. The event will be rescheduled in the case of heavy rain.
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