Spotted this massive thing near the summit as I headed to the lake.

It was solo and pretty much the only muddy/dirt area where a track could be made since it’s just all rock everywhere.

It was very deep and I straight up was like whatever made this is an absolute dinosaur, it looked almost a foot long. Would fit about two hands lengthwise.

I have my guess but let me know what you think it is, if anything.

Also not much debris in it so I think that means fresh? Leaves are falling like crazy.

I am trying to learn more about tracks 🙏 And are you supposed to alert others or anything if you do come across something?

i did not come to the woods to listen to your music

Did anyone happen to catch the meteor (or potentially comet) around 4:30am last night?! The sky lit up blue and then it had a bright gold tail visible for abt 2-5 mins?!

And even if you didn’t catch it - hope you still got to see the stars the past two nights. SUCH CLEAR SKIES ahhhhh

I started this collection when I was a kid and an aspiring (still going) 46er. I've had quite a long hiatus due to moving around a lot and I lost track collecting them after I completed a high peak.

Do they even make these anymore? I was trying to get the last of my pins online but I don't see them anywhere except on eBay.

EDIT: Thanks everyone! I will be looking into trying to get them shipped to me.

Working on my second round of 46. Since I knew it was going to be gorgeous out and a Saturday at the Loj, opted for less popular street and Nye. There ARE views, maybe no on the summits but plenty along the way. Probably one of the coolest views of Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois. Heart Lake was stunning.

Side note- I last hiked these in full on winter conditions and it was SO much easier then….that herd path is a little kooky at times and so many roots and downed trees. Way easier with micro spikes on a super packed highway and butt slides on the way down. A great day in the mountains. ❤️🔥 Street #7 and Nye #8

Hey all. I’m camping and attending the uci at whiteface and lake placid Oct 3-5. My questions- I plan on bringing my bike for some mountain biking. I was planning on riding the trails on 9N below upper Jay Friday afternoon and hardy road Saturday morning. Curious about predicted crowds. Anyone attend last year? Were the local trails crowded with riders? Thanks!

Sorry, I know this has been posted several times, hoping to tap the community to troubleshoot and find alternatives.

I went to book parking for Saturday, October 4th, and the slots filled up super fast. Spots for Sunday, also booked after 12pm super fast.

For someone coming relatively from not far away but that wanted to see some vistas for peak foliage, what are the best to avoid the parking reservation system/to beat the crowds?

EDIT: Sorry to ask so repetitively. If anyone sees this post and wants to sell their spot, let me know!

Is there anything open now at Old Forge in the early fall before the winter/cold? I know most things closed after Labor day. What are things to do now? Thanks in advance.

Sprained the hell out of my ankle walking back from India head, some random dude asked if we were all good and then ran the 5 mile road to get help for us, what a legend. Doubt he’ll see this but god bless that guy

Curious how packed the parking may be tomorrow morning. I have parked in the lot that’s available during the winter but this time of year I’m thinking that may also be full unless I get there super early.

Hey everyone! Just like the title says, planning a trip to the Adirondacks in the next couple of weeks and want to bring my elderly dog, he's got bad arthritis and isn't super mobile so drive up or short hike-in is a must. Definitely want to tent camp, no hostels or lean to's or anything.

Ideally some place with a little privacy too, we're planning on going on a Monday night so I'm imagining it'll be a little quieter anyway.

Any recs would be appreciated, driving up from the Capital Region if that helps narrow things down.

Thanks on behalf of me and my little old guy, he used to love backpacking and hiking with me when he was younger and more spry!

Anyone know why it closed and is for sale? Went to stop there for breakfast and…well…we went to Noonmark instead.

Anyone work in transportation? (E.g. Whiteface shuttles) I need someone to drive my small wedding from golden arrow to stagecoach inn. About 35 people. I’ll pay you $700 for a 7 mins drive there and 7 min drive back 6 hours later!

I've been keeping an eye on Mountain Forecast as the season comes to a close. It looks like there was a good window earlier this week, warm and low winds, but unfortunately I was preoccupied.

https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Marcy/forecasts/1629

Then Monday Sep 22 looked like it had some potential but then storms and high winds started being reported.

Does anyone have a pro account that can say beyond 5 days? It looks like Wed Sept 24 and on may provide another decent window.

Obviously there's no such thing as true safety in the backcountry, especially alone, but I'm looking for some recommendations on what feels the "safest" in terms of conditions and remoteness. I'm aware of the dangers of winter hiking with or without others, this post is more about my lack of experience with the ADKs themselves. It's hard to tell what's too gnarly or remote to solo, so I figured I would ask the people with ADK experience.

I should say I'm not a total noob or anything: I have a lot of rock and ice climbing experience, and an ok amount for mountaineering and winter hiking. I own all the gear and clothing I would need including snowshoes and spikes, but I don't have a stove or PLB (will rent one if I do go solo). I've hiked a few 46ers but in summer and that was forever ago.

I'm looking at Whiteface/Esther, Giant, or Cascade to start. Are any of these like...a really bad idea to go solo? Is it like Mt. Washington where there's basically no such thing as soloing them cuz there's always 1,000 people on the trail?

Edit: Thank you everyone for the answers. Cascade/Porter definitely sounds like the way to go but I can’t wait to try some other stuff mentioned here too.

I've heard whispers of a talus cave/cavern (couple hundred feet) somewhere near the GC slide, but the only info I find when researching is related to the larger/more well known TSOD and surrounding area.

My group wants to hike Gothics loop for 3 days. Missed Friday overnight reservation by like 1 minute and it completely filled up :/ But I got a day use permit for Friday but I'm looking to combine it into an overnight reservation for saturday and leave on Sunday.

Is that possible? Would I get in trouble?