I think Giant and rocky peak to new russia was my favorite followed by the dix range but that's only because that's really all i done so far besides marcy. Giant and rocky peak was tough though, but man some of the views were amazing especially when seeing the pond on a mountain. The Macintyre range is on my next to do range, so this could change by then.
@@Starnerdzthe New Russia traverse is definitely up there on my list. The Dix range is also pretty amazing. I have only done both in winter. I am doing New Russia in October. I need to get back to Dix in the summer.
One of my favorites as well. Next time I go I'm planning on doing the loop by taking the trail down to Avalanche Lake - - a few more miles, but Avalanche Lake is worth it.
Yes, I try to loop through Avalanche Lake any time I can. The Algonquin trail down to the Avalanche Lake is no joke. Both the trail down and Avalanche Lake add a bunch of effort.
@@OutsideChronicles - I was really wanting to go down that way instead of going back up and over Algonquin to get out of there but everyone told me i am better off going up and over Algonquin cause its rough going down that trail between Algonquin and Iroquois.
Did you do this hike as the full loop? or after the iroquois peak, did you just turn around and go back the same way you came (thus avoiding doing the full loop and making the hike shorter?) how long did the whole hike take you? thanks
One of my absolute favorites. Best bang for buck in high peaks because it is so accessible. The view from Algonquin is spectacular, one of the best in entire area. Last climbed it 20 years ago. Was not in great shape. Thighs were sore for a week.
@@OutsideChronicles Me too. Marcy-Skylight via Avalanche Lake, upper Great Range to Haystack, Giant via the Ridge. A lot of really good ones I never did.
The MacIntyre Range is in my top 3 hikes in the Adirondacks. What is your favorite hike in the Adirondacks?
I think Giant and rocky peak to new russia was my favorite followed by the dix range but that's only because that's really all i done so far besides marcy. Giant and rocky peak was tough though, but man some of the views were amazing especially when seeing the pond on a mountain. The Macintyre range is on my next to do range, so this could change by then.
RPR from New Russia.
I just did the Macs July 31st it was a beautiful hike for sure!
@@Starnerdzthe Macs are alot easier than doing RPR from New Russia. All open summits your going to enjoy them!
@@Starnerdzthe New Russia traverse is definitely up there on my list. The Dix range is also pretty amazing. I have only done both in winter. I am doing New Russia in October. I need to get back to Dix in the summer.
@@daeclipse03agreed, doing New Russia again in Oct.
Great views!!! Looking forward to eventually getting my first ADK high peaks. Not enough weekends in the year.
You totally need to make the trip! See you outside!
Thank you Mike for making us all look good. You are the most class human I've met in a long time! To those who don't know, Mike is great!!!
Thanks Jason! Great job out there, can't wait for the next adventure.
One of my favorites as well. Next time I go I'm planning on doing the loop by taking the trail down to Avalanche Lake - - a few more miles, but Avalanche Lake is worth it.
Yes, I try to loop through Avalanche Lake any time I can. The Algonquin trail down to the Avalanche Lake is no joke. Both the trail down and Avalanche Lake add a bunch of effort.
@@OutsideChronicles - I was really wanting to go down that way instead of going back up and over Algonquin to get out of there but everyone told me i am better off going up and over Algonquin cause its rough going down that trail between Algonquin and Iroquois.
@@Starnerdz correct, the Algonquin trail is steep and rough and Avalanche Lake is not the easiest.
And damn, who is that handsome guy who refused to wear pants?? Dashing!
Nice video, great hike.
Thanks!
Did you do this hike as the full loop? or after the iroquois peak, did you just turn around and go back the same way you came (thus avoiding doing the full loop and making the hike shorter?) how long did the whole hike take you? thanks
Avoiding the full loop plan 6-8 hours.
Looks like you all had an awesome day! Congratulations to the first time high peakers!
We did the MacIntyre Range last month and absolutely loved it!
It is walkways great to have blue bird days for new 46ers. See you outside!
One of my absolute favorites. Best bang for buck in high peaks because it is so accessible. The view from Algonquin is spectacular, one of the best in entire area. Last climbed it 20 years ago. Was not in great shape. Thighs were sore for a week.
Totally agree, I would say it is in my top 3 of ADK High Peak hikes.
@@OutsideChronicles Me too. Marcy-Skylight via Avalanche Lake, upper Great Range to Haystack, Giant via the Ridge. A lot of really good ones I never did.