McKenzie Mountain rises to 3,822 feet in the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, reached by a 5.4-mile out-and-back trail from the Whiteface Inn trailhead. The summit delivers open views of the Saranac Lakes chain and surrounding High Peaks — a moderate climb less trafficked than its taller neighbors.
It is reached by the McKenzie Mountain Trail (2.5 mi). Nearby waters include Upper Bartlett Pond and Bartlett Pond.
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