Photo via Wikipedia (Nippletop) ↗Nippletop stands at 4,620 feet, the 13th-highest of the 46 High Peaks. Most climb it from the Elk Lake trailhead via Elk Lake–Marcy Trail, often pairing it with Dial Mountain on a long loop — count on 14–16 miles and sustained elevation gain.
Nippletop is the 13th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,620 ft. Nearby waters include Dix Pond and Lillian Brook.
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