Photo via Wikipedia (Basin Mountain (New York)) ↗Basin Mountain stands at 4,827 feet, ninth-highest of the 46 High Peaks. Most climbers pair it with Saddleback Mountain via the Range Trail from Johns Brook Valley — a steep, ledge-filled ascent with open summit views toward Marcy and the Great Range.
Basin Mountain is the 9th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,827 ft. Nearby waters include Haystack Brook and Shanty Brook.
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