Hiker spa on Giant Mountain (2017-08-09). I headed down from the summit of Giant and quickly arrived at the fork to Rocky Peak Ridge. Giant and Rocky Peak via the Ridge Trail. We saw the trail to Rocky from Giant was only 1.1 miles. Then it was on to the next, Rocky Peak! There is a nice open rock ridgeline going up Giant, allowing views back down the trail, towards Round, Noonmark and Bear Den mountains. The last time I climbed Giant Mountain I went up the Roaring Brook trail a … For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. From the 4,390-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge, which is identified by a big cairn, 39 other Adirondack 46ers can be seen on a clear day. The forecast for this day was full sun, 10 mph winds and 32 degrees. The 10 mile trail over Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant includes 5300' of climbing, and 9500' for the 20 mile round trip. Easy, right? Hiking With Your Dog: Rocky Peak Ridge & Giant Mountain. Map and location information for Giant Mountain in New York: Giant Mountain is one of the Summits in Essex County, NY and can be found on the Rocky Peak Ridge USGS topographic quad map. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. mfulleringer says: At 4625 feet Giant Mountain is the 12th highest peak in the state of New York. The ascent of Giant from Rocky Peak Ridge certainly lived up to my fears, and there were a few stretches where I was just managing to put one foot in front of (or above) the other. Giant ranks as the twelfth highest peak with an elevation of 4,627 feet and Rocky Peak Ridge is the twentieth at 4,420 feet. This peak offers one of the best view-to-distance ratio of all the Adirondack 46ers. The mountain, only a couple hundred feet shorter than Giant, was clearly visible in the distance. Giant Mountain - East Trail via Rocky Peak Ridge East Trail in Giant Mountain Wilderness extends 6.7 miles and ascends 3,600 feet from the trailhead on Route 9 to the 4,420-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and its 360- d egr vi w. Mu ch of tal snp ky of the mountains, forests … In the clouds on Giant Mountain’s peak. Posted by tgace459 on July 27, 2018 August 28, 2018. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge - Giant Mtn Wilderness - 4/6/14 In picking a hike for today, Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge were the only peaks that I had in my head. We will describe the route up Giant via the Ridge Trail here because it is the shortest and most popular route to the top. Giant Mountain, the 12th highest peak in the Adirondacks is a very popular mountain due to its proximity to the highway, its great views and (somewhat)short trail mileage. While the climbing makes for a challenging run, there is a great deal of open ridge running on this route, and the views are early, often, and expansive in both directions. The mountain, only a couple hundred feet shorter than Giant, was … Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak can be hiked by the trails mentioned above. Headed up to the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area in the Adirondacks to hike 4627 foot Giant Mountain with Kalli today via the Ridge Trail. Reply. We set out to climb Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge, via the Ridge Trial (also known as the Zander Scott Trail) just 0.2 miles from Chapel Pond, adding one more peak towards my 46, Rocky Peak Ridge. Click here for larger-size photo. We believe good things come from people spending time outside. Eh.. The Ridge trail is steep and rocky, you will gain 3000 ft of elevation over 3 miles. 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Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The col is short, quiet and nice. We made plans to stop in the Adk Park and hike Giant Mt and Rocky Peak Ridge (RPR) along the way home so we packed our gear and took it with us. Giant Mountain – 4,627 ft. Rocky Peak Ridge – 4,420 ft. August 1, 2014. From Giant Mountain the fun really begins. This separation by the deep valley makes 4,627' Giant Mountain one of the most prominent peaks in New York. The Zander Scott trail offers spectacular views of the Adirondacks over nearly it's entire distance. We had a snack or two on top of Giant at 10:15AM! Another option if you’re feeling ambitious is hiking both Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge via the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail, detailed here. The third trail head is in New Russia, it runs about 8 miles to Giant and I hear it is very cool. The ridge led to the base of Giant, and the climbing was very very steep and difficult, often straight up slides. This is a 6+ mile one way hike. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge from Belfry Mountain fire tower (2017-07-09). Have updates, photos, alerts, or just want to leave a comment? Just be sure to bring lots of water and lots of stamina. 9.2 miles round trip – From the Chapel Pond trailhead. On July 26th we arrived at the Chapel … It only took us about 35 minutes to travel the 1.2 miles down giant and up Rocky. Continuing onward, the trail will descend to the outlet of Mary Louise Pond and travel around the north end of the pond at 6.1 miles. You'll have superb scenery to motivate you, however, and while Giant Mountain offers great views, the Rocky Peak Ridge might steal the show. I wanted to get some vertical and get perhaps one last good snowshoe hike for the season. Again, this is one of the better marked trails in the Adirondacks. Bald Peak also offers 360-degree views, as its name would suggest. The 1.2 miles contains a 1000 foot drop to a 700 feet incline over it's 1.2 mile distance. It was a lot of butt sliding down slippery wet rock. It’s also a grueling one because the elevation gain is substantial compared to its relatively short mileage; the total elevation gain for this hike checks in at a healthy 5,300 feet. If you can caravan cars, you can make the trip a loop – beginning at either the Ridge or Roaring Brook trailhead and ending at the other. Giant Mountain & Rocky Peak Ridge (#39 & #40) Date of Hike: 10/5/11 Zander Scott / East Trail: 8.4 miles (4,000 elevation gain) Trip Report: - After a few months of hiking in the White Mountains it was time to head to New York and visit the Adirondack High Peaks to continue hiking the Forty-Sixers. Awesome stuff but the wind was ice cold and we had to keep moving. This is the next destination. Posted by tgace459 on July 27, 2018 August 28, 2018 In July of 2018 my co-worker (and climbing partner) and I were sent to Quebec City Canada for a work conference. For the most part the clouds blocked the view from the top but for a minute we were able to see Lake Champlain. Start: 52 F , Middle: 72 F , End: 76 F. The Ridge (Zander Scott) Trail to Giant Mtn. Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter packed with the best adventure guides, travel ideas, news, and articles. Belle is a five year old boxer, all muscle and tireless. Either way, you'll arrive just 0.2 mile from the top of Giant before descending steeply to a col between the two peaks, after which it climbs to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. To get to Rocky Peak you will have to backtrack 0.1 miles to an intersection where there is a marked trail to the mountain. There is a tricky part between Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge that I … The hiking never ends! Here is some of what you need to know: This trail head is across from chapel pond; there is also a trail head on the other side of Saint Huber which is slightly longer and has a waterfall. Interested hikers can continue over to Rocky Peak Ridge from a trail just below Giant's summit. The Ridge Trail to Giant Summit: 3 mi Ascent: 3050′ High Peak Rank: 12 Elevation: 4,626′ Rocky Peak Ridge from Giant: 1.3 mi, 2.6 mi RT Ascent: 1400′ ascent High Peak Rank: 20 Elevation: 4,390′ Total Distance: 8.6 miles RT Time with stops: ~8 hrs The next day, we ascended Giant, (12th at 4627 ft.), and then hiked over to Rocky Peak Ridge to the east, (20th at 4420 ft.). Rocky Peak Ridge stands as the high point on the ridge extending east from Giant. Liz and I hiked up Giant Mountain via the Ridge Trail, hiked down the back of Giant and over the ridge to Rocky Peak Ridge before turning back. I drank a 1.5 liters of water but it was cool out, if it was warm I am sure 3-4 liter would not be unreasonable. After reaching Rocky Peak Ridge, hikers decent a small col before ascending to Giant Mountain. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure. This hike is 16 miles and the elevation gain is intimidating for a two-summit hike in the Adirondacks. One hiker coming down made clear to me that not only was the trip to RPR worth it, but that the views were better than Giant. Giant was our second high peak, completed on a sunny day in 2009, so we didn’t mind sitting and enjoying the tranquility of a solitary, clouded peak. The “Giant” Mountain from the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge The Summit is open with plenty of great picture opportunities of neighboring mountains and high peaks. From here, you’ll climb through a meadow to the top of Rocky Peak Ridge at 6.7 miles. This hike was tougher than anticipated. It was steep, wet, and fun. Another option if you’re feeling ambitious is hiking both Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge via the Rocky Peak Ridge Trail, detailed here. Backtrack to the intersection mentioned above and head to Rocky Peak Ridge. Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge. The next day, we ascended Giant, (12th at 4627 ft.), and then hiked over to Rocky Peak Ridge to the east, (20th at 4420 ft.). The answer is one step at a time, when we looked back we would say that it was not that bad. Giant Mountain - East Trail via Rocky Peak Ridge East Trail in Giant Mountain Wilderness extends 6.7 miles and ascends 3,600 feet from the trailhead on Route 9 to the 4,420-foot summit of Rocky Peak Ridge and its 360- d egr vi w. Mu ch of tal snp ky Amazing view from the top of Giant (2017-09-10). It’s about nourishment and learning. Giant Mountain & Rocky Peak Ridge (#39 & #40) Date of Hike: 10/5/11 Zander Scott / East Trail: 8.4 miles (4,000 elevation gain) Trip Report: - After a few months of hiking in the White Mountains it was time to head to New York and visit the Adirondack High Peaks to continue hiking the Forty-Sixers. I will confess here we thought we were at the top of the mountain, then we saw the next hill (which we also thought was the top of the mountain haha). The GPS coordinates are 44.161165 (latitude), -73.720279 (longitude) and the approximate elevation is 4,626 feet (1,410 meters) above sea level. The 6.7-mile trail ascends 3,600 feet. Head up the Ridge Trail to Giant Mountain and just before the summit break off to the right onto the East Trail to Giant Mountain.This will take you down the east side of Giant and over to RPR. Summited Giant Mountain for the second time and Rocky Peak Ridge to bring our total to 23 out of 46 High Peaks. A short way down there is a trail off to the left to go out to the East Slide Lookout. Giant’s Washbowl. Rocky Peak Ridge via Giant Mountain Hikers can begin at the Roaring Brook or Chapel Pond trailheads to begin this hike. 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These were peaks #5 and 6 for me and I cannot wait to bag my next one. Finally, after 3.2 hours of hiking, I reached the wiiiindy summit. The hiking never ends! We promise not to annoy you, but if you wish, you may unsubscribe at any time. After coming back from Rocky Peak I took another look and it was perfect. Only have one car and looking for a workout? Side trip to Rocky Peak Ridge. HALF WAY THERE! No wonder, as Rocky Ridge Peak stands at 4,420 feet and offers 360-degree views of the surrounding beauty of the Adirondacks. Rocky Peak Ridge is the twentieth highest peak in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park of New York, United States. Rocky Peak Ridge is 1.2 miles to the east and Giant Mountain is often combined with Rocky Peak. The views are some of the nicest I’ve yet seen. © 2020 Outdoor Project. We grabbed a bite to eat while soaking up the sun on the warm rocky summit before … Contains a 1000 foot drop to a small Pond where the trail from New Russia and bag Rocky. 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