Marcy Dam Pond is a 5-acre pond at the High Peaks' busiest trail junction, where the original dam stood until Hurricane Irene took it in 2011. Wright Peak and Mount Phelps frame the water — a reliable vista on the way to Marcy, Algonquin, or the interior ranges.
Marcy Dam Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Whales Tail Mountain and Wright Peak.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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