Awesome stuff but the wind was ice cold and we had to keep moving. Done. 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. I'm not sure why. 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. Only have one car and looking for a workout? Oct 06 | Rocky Peak Ridge by: Craig / adkforum. The Ridge trail is steep and rocky, you will gain 3000 ft of elevation over 3 miles. Have updates, photos, alerts, or just want to leave a comment? After enjoying in the views, keep going toward Bald Peak. Blueberry Cobbles can be reached by a slight detour along the way to the trailhead in New Russia. Bald Peak also offers 360-degree views, as its name would suggest. The trail descends steeply for a bit only to start climbing again. Finally, after 3.2 hours of hiking, I reached the wiiiindy summit. From the summit to the col, the trail drops nearly 900' in about a half mile. You can see a ton of mountains like Sawteeth Gothics, Dix, Nipple Top, and Marcy. Starting on Route 73 will save a lot of elevation gain. I headed down from the summit of Giant and quickly arrived at the fork to Rocky Peak Ridge. The traverse between Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge ranks among the nicest hikes in the Adirondacks. It’s about building relationships with the outdoors and each other. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure. Even fewer people attempt hiking to Giant Mountain from the NY 9N trailhead. 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. There is a tricky part between Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge … Bring plenty of water in hot temperatures; there are practically no water sources along the way. There are approximately 30 miles of marked, maintained trails within the largely mountainous Giant Mountain Wilderness. The last time I climbed Giant Mountain I went up the Roaring Brook trail a couple miles up the road off from route 73. If you can caravan cars, you can make the trip a loop – beginning at either the Ridge or Roaring Brook trailhead and ending at … Towards the top, I passed a junction sign for Rocky Ridge Peak, saying the peak of Giant was 0.3 miles away. Headed up to the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area in the Adirondacks to hike 4627 foot Giant Mountain with Kalli today via the Ridge Trail. Here is some of what you need to know: This trail head is across from chapel pond; there is also a trail head on the other side of Saint Huber which is slightly longer and has a waterfall. From Giant Mountain the fun really begins. Leesa wanted a hike that would be about 6 hours or so. Another option if you’re feeling ambitious is hiking both Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge via the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail, detailed here. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter packed with the best adventure guides, travel ideas, news, and articles. 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. There are two usual routes to the summit, either from the west or east, both on trail. This is a 6+ mile one way hike. Oct 02 | Rocky Peak Ridge by: Craig / adkhighpeaks. For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. 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. There were cars lined up and down the Route 73. It’s about nourishment and learning. Finally the summit of Giant. Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace. Mileage: 8.5 Miles up and back Parking area and Directions 44.138463,-73.743850, Rise: 4,436 ft (2 Peaks) Facebook, Hike Time: 8 hrs (35 min from Giant to Rocky) Weather, Snow Pack East Coast Fire Tower Page, Significance: Giant is #12 on the list of Adirondack High Peaks and Rocky Peak is #20. Park the first car at the trailhead in New Russia on Route 9. View Giant Mountain in a larger map. This route is just over four miles one way to Rocky Peak Ridge and includes a side trip to Giant Mountain (another ADK 46er). No extra car? These posts have been tagged with Giant Mountain NY, or are within 1.5 miles of it. 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. 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. Click here for larger-size photo. It is a long eight mile hike (one way) to 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. The 2.2-mile ridge along the way often allows fantastic views in all directions, especially around photogenic Mary Louise Pond. 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. The ridge led to the base of Giant, and the climbing was very very steep and difficult, often straight up slides. The best way to tackle this is to do it like Cascade and Porter. Giant Mtn visible across the valley (2016-07-23). This hike is 16 miles and the elevation gain is intimidating for a two-summit hike in the Adirondacks. As this hike is a traverse, two cars are required. There are three major trails that lead to its summit, two from the East – along Rt. Park at New Russia and bag both Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant Mountain. For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. A few hundred feet from the summit you'll notice an intersection that leads to Rocky Peak Ridge. It was a busy day in the high peaks for sure! Very few people take advantage of the US trailhead for the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail. At 1.6 miles the sky opened up and we walked out onto the first slide. 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 trail from New Russia is rarely broken in winter, so this is not the best option once snow falls. Backtrack to the intersection mentioned above and head to Rocky Peak Ridge. Aspiring 46ers! It only took us about 35 minutes to travel the 1.2 miles down giant and up Rocky. No problem. The Zander Scott trail offers spectacular views of the Adirondacks over nearly it's entire distance. Outdoor Project may earn commission on products purchased through our links, which supports the work we do for our readers. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge from Belfry Mountain fire tower (2017-07-09). Fortunately, the climb from the col to Rocky Peak Ridge gains elevation more gradually with much less rock. We promise not to annoy you, but if you wish, you may unsubscribe at any time. 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. I had a bottle of Gatorade in the car that I was dreaming about the whole hike. Heading back the 0.1 miles to the junction, we had 1.2 miles to 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. 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 That trailhead is said to have the highest elevation gain of all regular trailheads leading to a single Adirondack 46er peak. Rocky Peak Ridge via Giant Mountain Hikers can begin at the Roaring Brook or Chapel Pond trailheads to begin this hike. Just be sure to bring lots of water and lots of stamina. Each hill ahead of us made us think ‘how will we make it up that monster’? In the clouds on Giant Mountain’s peak. This is the next destination. All rights reserved. - From Giant over to Rocky Peak Ridge you take the East Trail which drops quickly to the col before moderately making it's way up to the Summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Finally at 4:10 we hit the trail register. 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. I had an awesome time in the Adirondacks with Louis and Josh who were first time offenders in the High Peaks region. It’s about more than standing on the mountain top. Total trip: 8.6 miles (4650' ascent) 8 hours. 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 trail drops steeply over ledge as it makes its way to the col between Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge. This is a difficult one way trail in Adirondack Park. The way down from Giant was steep, and like the other side, wet. The Best Winter Adventures in North America. 73 … Photo by Jan Triska. These were peaks #5 and 6 for me and I cannot wait to bag my next one. It was steep, wet, and fun. This hike was tougher than anticipated. We believe good things come from people spending time outside. 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 The detour to RPR was not very long of a hike, but there was a lot of vertical involved: 800+ feet down to the col, followed by 600+ feet up to the summit. It’s about protecting what sustains us. Looking back down the ridge from Lower Wolfjaw mountain. A few hundred feet from the summit you'll notice an intersection that leads to Rocky Peak Ridge. Peaks 3 and 4 - Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge near Keene, NY. 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Giant and Rocky Peak via the Ridge Trail. 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. This trail can get busy but on this day we had the place to ourselves. The trail climbs quite steeply until you reach a good lookout that has Chapel Pond, Round Mountain and the lower great range. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak can be hiked by the trails mentioned above. Just east of Giant Mountain sits Rocky Peak Ridge, which rises to a lofty elevation of 4420 feet and is the 20th highest of the Adirondack High Peaks. After coming back from Rocky Peak I took another look and it was perfect. 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The views are some of … 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. Some clouds hung around but they added to the incredible view. The term “Peak” most likely got inserted some time after this. And, as I figured, Ashley (who turned 9 on May 13), was the best hiker in the group. Go back on Route 73 and park the second car along the road in front of the trailhead located just south of Chapel Pond. At 0.7 miles we came across the washbowl, a small pond where the trail skirts around shortly before heading up hill again. You'll have superb scenery to motivate you, however, and while Giant Mountain offers great views, the Rocky Peak Ridge might steal the show. It was steep, wet, and fun. This becomes an out-and-back, and you simply retrace your steps when you’ve reached the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. 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. © 2020 Outdoor Project. Giant Mountain (4,627 ft.)- There are five trails that can be used to reach the summit of Gia… 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. Giant Mountain Trail Conditions and Trip Reports are crowdsourced from many hiking websites across the Internet. It only took us about 35 minutes to travel the 1.2 miles down giant and up Rocky. This is the next destination. The answer is one step at a time, when we looked back we would say that it was not that bad. 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. Rocky Peak Ridge is 1.2 miles to the east and Giant Mountain is often combined with Rocky Peak. The 1.2 miles contains a 1000 foot drop to a 700 feet incline over it's 1.2 mile distance. A hike on the Zander Scott Trail to Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge. My buddy Jim and I had been eyeballing another, much more interesting and challenging route. 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. I decided to head to Keene Valley and do an out and back of Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge. The third trail head is in New Russia, it runs about 8 miles to Giant and I hear it is very cool. General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. The ridge is mostly treeless and offers 360-degree views for long distances. I will confess here we thought we were at the top of the mountain, then we saw the next hill (which we also thought was the top of the mountain haha). 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. She is a good running companion who … 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. 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.). Unfortunately we were fogged in during the first view. The trail slowly enters the forest again and descends steadily. 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