Things to do in Adirondacks, Adirondacks: The Best Mountains

February 28, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best top things to do in Adirondacks, United States including Bald Mountain, Black Bear Mountain, Algonquin Mountain, Blue Mountain, Mount Jo, Big Slide Mountain, Baker Mountain.
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1. Bald Mountain

Old Forge, NY 13420
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 161 reviews

Bald Mountain

Reviewed By sydney920

Excellent time hiking with my wife and two grown boys and future daughter in-law. Easy hike, beautiful trail with several great views along the way. Great views at top also. Went earlier in the morning, were the only ones on top for at least 30 minutes. Trail was very busy on way down. Many people hiking up.

2. Black Bear Mountain

Highway 28, Inlet, NY
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Black Bear Mountain

3. Algonquin Mountain

Lake Placid, NY
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 15 reviews

Algonquin Mountain

Reviewed By Kirk0

Did the peak climb with our family, including our teenage children who have done ADK peaks before. This is a tough climb ... lots and lots of rocks and several steep sections. Make sure you wear good hiking shoes and bring lots of water. We arrived later in the morning so also had to park away from the LOJ which added about 1 hour total to the hike. The views at the peak are amazing and worthwhile, but just be ready for a long hike up and going down will be just a challenging and no quicker given all the rocks.

4. Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Blue Mountain

With an elevation of 3,759 feet, this mountain rises directly from the shores of Blue Mountain Lake.

Reviewed By MichelleM731 - New York City, United States

This was a good but strenuous hike. The view from the fire tower is worth the hike for sure. The dog loved it too! Do note the weather. As recommended we went after a dry day but had an unexpected downpour for the last hour down. Even before the rain it was muddy and slick in places. Although it's just 2mi each way it was not fast for us. Go early.

5. Mount Jo

Lake Placid, NY +1 518-523-3441 http://www.lakeplacid.com/hiking/mt-jo
Excellent
71%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 331 reviews

Mount Jo

Reviewed By Bouley123 - New York City, United States

Amazing views at the top! Great hike all in all. Took us 2:15 hrs Total with 2 breaks (one at the top). Our 9YO and 6YO kids climbed up the short path (helped the 6YO a little). A few mosquitos but not too bad. Make sure to save time for Heart Lake at the end of the trail, bring bathing suites if weather permits!

6. Big Slide Mountain

Lake Placid, NY 12946 +1 518-523-3441 http://www.adk.org
Excellent
80%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5 reviews

Big Slide Mountain

7. Baker Mountain

Saranac Lake, NY
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Baker Mountain

Reviewed By HazelEyes125 - Ottawa, Canada

The hike was def not easy if you take the trail to the right when you get to the fork in the trails. Wear hiking boots or good runners as pine needles can be slippery. Beautiful views when you get to the summit..its worth the climb. Round trip took us 2 hours but we made stops along the way to take photos and at the top enjoyed the views...i would not advise for parents with small children to take this route, too steep at times.

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