Photo via Wikipedia (Phelps Mountain (New York)) ↗Phelps Mountain rises to 4,161 feet in the Lake Placid region — No. 32 of the 46 High Peaks. Most climbers start from the Adirondak Loj and link it with Mount Marcy or Tabletop; the summit itself is wooded with limited views, but the approach is direct and well-traveled.
Phelps Mountain is the 32nd-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,161 ft. 3 mapped trails reach it — Van Hoevenberg Trail (7.7 mi), Phelps Mountain Trail (1.0 mi), and Indian Falls- Lake Arnold Crossover Trail (0.7 mi). Nearby waters include Phelps Brook and Marcy Brook.
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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