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Algonquin Peak
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Algonquin Peak

Second-tallest peak, alpine summit in the MacIntyre Range.

§ Overview

Algonquin Peak is the 2nd-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 5,114 ft. Nearby waters include Avalanche Lake and Cold Brook.

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Elevation
5,114 ft
Rank
No. 2 of 46
Region
lake placid
Routes
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Origin Coffee
9.6 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
8.9 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
10.0 mi away
Shelter
Avalanche Camp Lean-to
1.4 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (34)
Lean-tos (41)
  • Avalanche Camp Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Marcy Brook Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Avalanche1.4 mi
  • Kagel Lean-to1.4 mi
  • Kagel Lean-To1.4 mi
  • Beaver Point Lean-to #11.5 mi
  • Beaver Point #11.5 mi
  • Beaver Point #21.6 mi
Primitive campsites (64)
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Cold Brook Campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Lake Colden East Shore Campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Beaver Point 11.6 mi
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