Allen Mountain stands at 4,340 feet in the Dix Range — the most remote of the 46 High Peaks, with no maintained trail and a 16-mile round-trip from the nearest trailhead. The bushwhack and river crossings make it a full-day commitment, often tackled with Skylight Brook as the approach route.
Allen Mountain is the 26th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,340 ft. Nearby waters include Hudson River and Harkness Lake.
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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