A distinctive route through the Adirondack wilderness, the Ampersand Mountain Trail provides a notable ascent to an open summit that is reported to offer expansive vistas across the region's lakes and mountains. Maintained by the NYS DEC and marked throughout by red disk blazes, the path stretches nearly four kilometers from trailhead to peak. Though the climb is often described as steep in its upper reaches, hikers who complete the ascent are said to find the effort well rewarded by the panoramic views from the exposed rock summit.
Ampersand Mountain Trail runs 2.5 miles (4.0 km) with about 1,732 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a sustained climb, about 2 hours on the trail. NYS DEC maintains the route.
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