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Cascade Mountain Trailhead

Cascade Mountain Foot Trail, Lake Placid, NY|44.219°N · 73.888°W
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§ Field Notes

About Cascade Mountain Trailhead.

This popular out-and-back hiking trail covers 4.8 miles round trip to the summit of Cascade Mountain. Hikers will experience a total elevation gain of 1940 feet on their ascent to the 4098-foot peak, making it a rewarding climb for those seeking Adirondack views. The trail provides access to expansive views from its exposed summit. Along the way and at the top, hikers may encounter summit stewards who educate visitors about the importance of protecting the fragile alpine vegetation found in this high-elevation environment.
§ Getting here

Where it sits.

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Cascade Mountain Foot Trail
Lake Placid, NY

44.2190°N · 73.8876°W
Directions in Google Maps
Drive in from
New York City
303 mi
5h 30m
Albany
136 mi
2h 30m
Boston
240 mi
4h 15m
Montreal
113 mi
2h 0m
Syracuse
174 mi
3h 15m
Buffalo
333 mi
6h 0m

Approximate by-car estimates from the four metros most visitors come from.

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