Mount Colden stands at 4,714 feet — the 11th-highest of the 46 High Peaks. Climbers reach it via Avalanche Pass or the Lake Arnold route; the open summit slab delivers unobstructed views of the Great Range and the MacIntyre massif.
Mount Colden is the 11th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,714 ft. Nearby waters include Avalanche Lake and Lake Arnold.
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