Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain in Adirondack Park, NY

Hike Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain Adirondack Park, NY

Class 2 5.5 miles 2500 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Jun 27, 2020
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Solitude

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Cascade Mountain is a very popular hike due to its relatively short distance to reach a beautiful view for Adirondack standards. It follows a rocky trail leading steeply to a gorgeous view toward the Adirondack High Peaks. The last few hundred feet are above treeline. Just to the south, Porter Mountain can be accessed just off the Cascade Mountain Trail at a marked trail junction. The trail dips down a couple hundred feet before ascending through a narrow trail to some nice views, though less-impressive than Cascade Mountain. It's still a worthwhile addition.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Cascade Mountain
4098 ft
1178 rise
2
Porter Mountain
4068 ft
295 rise

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Cascade Mountain Trailhead.
Cascade Mountain Trailhead.
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Rocky walking pretty much the whole trail up to Cascade Mountain.
Rocky walking pretty much the whole trail up to Cascade Mountain.
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The trail progressively gets more steep.
The trail progressively gets more steep.
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Looking back as I ascend Cascade Mountain.
Looking back as I ascend Cascade Mountain.
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A first look at the view about a half mile from Cascade Mountain's summit.
A first look at the view about a half mile from Cascade Mountain's summit.
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Junction with the Porter Mountain Trail, which I'll take later.
Junction with the Porter Mountain Trail, which I'll take later.
Some nice marshes before the summit of Cascade Mountain.
Some nice marshes before the summit of Cascade Mountain.
A nice slab leading to the summit area of Cascade Mountain.
A nice slab leading to the summit area of Cascade Mountain.
A cute ladder just below the summit.
A cute ladder just below the summit.
Almost on Cascade Mountain's summit, view from just above the little ladder back the way I came.
Almost on Cascade Mountain's summit, view from just above the little ladder back the way I came.
Cascade Mountain ahead.
Cascade Mountain ahead.
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Cascade Mountain summit.
Cascade Mountain summit.
Cascade Mountain summit, view west.
Cascade Mountain summit, view west.
After Cascade Mountain, I took the trail to Porter Mountain.
After Cascade Mountain, I took the trail to Porter Mountain.
Porter Mountain Trail descends a short time before reascending.
Porter Mountain Trail descends a short time before reascending.
Pretty steep with typical Adirondack muddiness.
Pretty steep with typical Adirondack muddiness.
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Looking back on my way up to Porter Mountain, some minor views.
Looking back on my way up to Porter Mountain, some minor views.
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A nice view just before the final push for Porter Mountain.
A nice view just before the final push for Porter Mountain.
Porter Mountain ahead.
Porter Mountain ahead.
Porter Mountain summit, view toward Cascade Mountain.
Porter Mountain summit, view toward Cascade Mountain.

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