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Wright Peak

Wright Peak stands at 4,580 feet — the sixteenth-highest of the 46 High Peaks. Typically climbed as a side trip from Algonquin via a 0.8-mile spur, it offers open rock summit views for minimal added effort.

§ Overview

Wright Peak is the 16th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,580 ft. Nearby waters include Avalanche Lake and Marcy Dam Pond.

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Elevation
4,580 ft
Rank
No. 16 of 46
Region
lake placid
Routes
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Origin Coffee
9.2 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
8.5 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
9.6 mi away
Shelter
Kagel Lean-To
0.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (35)
Lean-tos (41)
  • Kagel Lean-To0.8 mi
  • Kagel Lean-to0.8 mi
  • Marcy Brook Lean-To0.8 mi
  • Avalanche Camp Lean-to0.8 mi
  • Avalanche0.9 mi
  • Ed Hudowalski Lean-to1.0 mi
  • Marcy Brook Lean-to1.0 mi
  • Marcy Dam #2 Lean-To1.0 mi
Primitive campsites (63)
  • Unnamed campsite0.8 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.9 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.0 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
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