No problem. A few hundred feet from the summit you'll notice an intersection that leads to Rocky Peak Ridge. There were cars lined up and down the Route 73. You can see a ton of mountains like Sawteeth Gothics, Dix, Nipple Top, and Marcy. A short way down there is a trail off to the left to go out to the East Slide Lookout. You'll have superb scenery to motivate you, however, and while Giant Mountain offers great views, the Rocky Peak Ridge might steal the show. Heading back the 0.1 miles to the junction, we had 1.2 miles to Rocky Peak Ridge. The trail slowly enters the forest again and descends steadily. From Giant Mountain the fun really begins. Each hill ahead of us made us think ‘how will we make it up that monster’? And, as I figured, Ashley (who turned 9 on May 13), was the best hiker in the group. All rights reserved. Park at New Russia and bag both Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant Mountain. It was a hot day, and the haze interrupted what would have been an awesome view had we been there in different weather. Photo by Jan Triska. At 1.6 miles the sky opened up and we walked out onto the first slide. I drank a 1.5 liters of water but it was cool out, if it was warm I am sure 3-4 liter would not be unreasonable. Giant Mountain (4,627 ft.)- There are five trails that can be used to reach the summit of Gia… Looking back down the ridge from Lower Wolfjaw mountain. The trail descends steeply for a bit only to start climbing again. Starting on Route 73 will save a lot of elevation gain. Rocky Peak Ridge is 1.2 miles to the east and Giant Mountain is often combined with Rocky Peak. Aspiring 46ers! It only took us about 35 minutes to travel the 1.2 miles down giant and up Rocky. The best way to tackle this is to do it like Cascade and Porter. Very few people take advantage of the US trailhead for the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail. My buddy Jim and I had been eyeballing another, much more interesting and challenging route. It’s also a grueling one because the elevation gain is substantial compared to its relatively short mileage; the total elevation gain for this hike checks in at a healthy 5,300 feet. Oct 02 | Rocky Peak Ridge by: Craig / adkhighpeaks. You'll want to wear or carry snowshoes for this hike; microspikes may suffice if there isn't much snow on the trail, but snow depths can vary greatly over this route, and snowshoes are much better suited to new or deep snow. Have updates, photos, alerts, or just want to leave a comment? Most people just hike to Bald Peak, a shorter 3.9 mile (one way) hike with a view of Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant Mountain. Giant Mtn visible across the valley (2016-07-23). Done. The way down from Giant was steep, and like the other side, wet. Giant Mountain - East Trail via Rocky Peak Ridge East Trail in Giant Mountain Wilderness extends 6.7 miles and ascends 3,600 feet from the trailhead on Route 9 to the 4,420-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and its 360- d egr vi w. Mu ch of tal snp ky Towards the top, I passed a junction sign for Rocky Ridge Peak, saying the peak of Giant was 0.3 miles away. This trail can get busy but on this day we had the place to ourselves. Go back on Route 73 and park the second car along the road in front of the trailhead located just south of Chapel Pond. After coming back from Rocky Peak I took another look and it was perfect. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge - Giant Mtn Wilderness - 4/6/14 In picking a hike for today, Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge were the only peaks that I had in my head. 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There are two usual routes to the summit, either from the west or east, both on trail. Leesa wanted a hike that would be about 6 hours or so. Head up the Ridge Trail to Giant Mountain and just before the summit break off to the right onto the East Trail to Giant Mountain.This will take you down the east side of Giant and over to RPR. The next day, we ascended Giant, (12th at 4627 ft.), and then hiked over to Rocky Peak Ridge to the east, (20th at 4420 ft.). Finally the summit of Giant. I had a bottle of Gatorade in the car that I was dreaming about the whole hike. At some points of our hike the rain was coming down in sheets, other times the cloud ceiling would lift and we would get great views. She is a good running companion who … View Giant Mountain in a larger map. No extra car? The Best Winter Adventures in North America. The 1.2 miles contains a 1000 foot drop to a 700 feet incline over it's 1.2 mile distance. ADIRONDACK HP SERIES: Giant Mountain-Rocky Peak Ridge (RPR)- Bald Peak, To The New Russia, NY / Route 9 Trailhead From Route 73 via the Roaring Brook Trail (RBT) and the East Trail There is a nice open rock ridgeline going up Giant, allowing views back down the trail, towards Round, Noonmark and Bear Den mountains. We promise not to annoy you, but if you wish, you may unsubscribe at any time. 73 … This hike was tougher than anticipated. The Zander Scott trail offers spectacular views of the Adirondacks over nearly it's entire distance. Another option if you’re feeling ambitious is hiking both Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge via the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail, detailed here. General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. We set out to climb Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge, via the Ridge Trial (also known as the Zander Scott Trail) just 0.2 miles from Chapel Pond, adding one more peak towards my 46, Rocky Peak Ridge. After enjoying in the views, keep going toward Bald Peak. Outdoor Project may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers. This route is just over four miles one way to Rocky Peak Ridge and includes a side trip to Giant Mountain (another ADK 46er). Some clouds hung around but they added to the incredible view. The Ridge Trail to Giant Summit: 3 miles (3050' ascent)3 hours Round trip traverse to Rocky Peak Ridge: 2.6 miles (1400' ascent) 2 hours. Giant and Rocky Peak via the Ridge Trail. It’s about building relationships with the outdoors and each other. From the summit to the col, the trail drops nearly 900' in about a half mile. The Ridge trail is steep and rocky, you will gain 3000 ft of elevation over 3 miles. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, California. Oct 06 | Rocky Peak Ridge by: Craig / adkforum. The 2.2-mile ridge along the way often allows fantastic views in all directions, especially around photogenic Mary Louise Pond. These posts have been tagged with Giant Mountain NY, or are within 1.5 miles of it. Unfortunately we were fogged in during the first view. © 2020 Outdoor Project. Liz and I hiked up Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail, hiked down the back of Giant and over the ridge to Rocky Peak Ridge before turning back. This hike is 16 miles and the elevation gain is intimidating for a two-summit hike in the Adirondacks. It is a long eight mile hike (one way) to Giant Mountain. Even fewer people attempt hiking to Giant Mountain from the NY 9N trailhead. A hike on the Zander Scott Trail to Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure. Just be sure to bring lots of water and lots of stamina. - Views from Rocky Peak Ridge were phenomenal and I can't wait to go back there and keep hiking past the summit on the East Trail over the open ridge. Finally at 4:10 we hit the trail register. The fire made for much easier access to both it and Giant, so much so that until only a few dozen years ago there were regular horse rides going to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and near to the summit of Giant. The mountain, only a couple hundred feet shorter than Giant, was clearly visible in the distance. In the clouds on Giant Mountain’s peak. The term “Peak” most likely got inserted some time after this. To get to Rocky Peak you will have to backtrack 0.1 miles to an intersection where there is a marked trail to the mountain. Giant was our second high peak, completed on a sunny day in 2009, so we didn’t mind sitting and enjoying the tranquility of a solitary, clouded peak. It was not easy but there were a lot of vistas where you will be happy to stop and catch your breath. Headed up to the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area in the Adirondacks to hike 4627 foot Giant Mountain with Kalli today via the Ridge Trail. 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The traverse between Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge ranks among the nicest hikes in the Adirondacks. The answer is one step at a time, when we looked back we would say that it was not that bad. It was steep, wet, and fun. Rocky Peak Ridge via Giant Mountain Hikers can begin at the Roaring Brook or Chapel Pond trailheads to begin this hike. A 6 mile round trip hike to Giant with an elevation gain of 3050 feet or an 8.6 mile round trip and roughly 4040 feet in elevation gain combining Giant & Rocky Peak Ridge. It’s about more than standing on the mountain top. Giant Mountain Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. We believe good things come from people spending time outside. Fortunately, the climb from the col to Rocky Peak Ridge gains elevation more gradually with much less rock. Few who have climbed Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant from New Russia would dispute that it's one of the best hikes in the Adirondacks. The Ridge Trail climbs quickly and steadily to Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) via the Washbowl, a small pond less than a mile from the trailhead. The views are some of … It only took us about 35 minutes to travel the 1.2 miles down giant and up Rocky. It was steep, wet, and fun. Total trip: 8.6 miles (4650' ascent) 8 hours. It was a busy day in the high peaks for sure! Hiking With Your Dog: Rocky Peak Ridge & Giant Mountain Belle is a five year old boxer, all muscle and tireless. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge from Belfry Mountain fire tower (2017-07-09). This is a 6+ mile one way hike. There are three major trails that lead to its summit, two from the East – along Rt. The Ridge Trail climbs quickly and steadily to Giant Mountain (4,626 feet) via the Washbowl, a small pond less than a mile from the trailhead. There is a tricky part between Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge … Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace. Either way, you'll arrive just 0.2 mile from the top of Giant before descending steeply to a col between the two peaks, after which it climbs to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Another approach is from to climb up Giant first from the Chapel Pond trailhead and then head over on the ridgeline east to this peak. Peaks 3 and 4 - Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge near Keene, NY. As this hike is a traverse, two cars are required. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak can be hiked by the trails mentioned above. The third trail head is in New Russia, it runs about 8 miles to Giant and I hear it is very cool. Blueberry Cobbles can be reached by a slight detour along the way to the trailhead in New Russia. Finally, after 3.2 hours of hiking, I reached the wiiiindy summit. From the 4,390-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge, which is identified by a big cairn, 39 other Adirondack 46ers can be seen on a clear day. This is the next destination. The last time I climbed Giant Mountain I went up the Roaring Brook trail a couple miles up the road off from route 73. Click here for larger-size photo. The ridge is mostly treeless and offers 360-degree views for long distances. This trail goes by Ridge Lookout, Giant Washbowl, Roaring Brook Lookout, Giant East Slide Lookout, Rocky Peak Ridge, Marie Louise Pond, Dickerson Notch, Bald Peak, and Hedgehog Notch. I headed down from the summit of Giant and quickly arrived at the fork to Rocky Peak Ridge. At 0.7 miles we came across the washbowl, a small pond where the trail skirts around shortly before heading up hill again. It’s about nourishment and learning. This becomes an out-and-back, and you simply retrace your steps when you’ve reached the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Awesome stuff but the wind was ice cold and we had to keep moving. Giant Mountain, the 12th highest peak in the Adirondacks is a very popular mountain due to its proximity to the highway, its great views and (somewhat)short trail mileage. The trail climbs quite steeply until you reach a good lookout that has Chapel Pond, Round Mountain and the lower great range. Park the first car at the trailhead in New Russia on Route 9. The trail from New Russia is rarely broken in winter, so this is not the best option once snow falls. Bring plenty of water in hot temperatures; there are practically no water sources along the way. For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. The ridge led to the base of Giant, and the climbing was very very steep and difficult, often straight up slides. Only have one car and looking for a workout? At an elevation of 4,626 feet, Giant Mountain sits at number 12 on the Adirondack 46er Peak List – right behind Colden and just ahead of Nippletop. That trailhead is said to have the highest elevation gain of all regular trailheads leading to a single Adirondack 46er peak. I decided to head to Keene Valley and do an out and back of Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge. It’s about protecting what sustains us. This is a difficult one way trail in Adirondack Park. Zander Scott / East Trail: 8.4 miles (4,000 elevation gain) Trip Report: - Monday was another iffy weather day in the High Peaks so I played it safe and stayed away from long miles and trails with multiple stream crossings. There are approximately 30 miles of marked, maintained trails within the largely mountainous Giant Mountain Wilderness. The summit of Giant Mountain is just around the corner, and the views are fantastic. I'm not sure why. For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. I had an awesome time in the Adirondacks with Louis and Josh who were first time offenders in the High Peaks region. 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