Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois in Adirondack Park, NY

Hike Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois Adirondack Park, NY

Class 2 10.9 miles 4300 gain 4-6 hrs Out + Back Jul 3, 2016
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This hike seems to be the standard option to reach the summits of three of the Adirondack 46ers: Wright Peak, Algonquin Peak, and Iroquis Peak. The trail is very popular and parking can be a pain at Heart Lake. The hike starts along the Old Marcy Dam Trail, then heads along the Algonquin Trail as it makes its way through the forest on typical Adirondack eroded trail terrain. Along the way we passed MacIntyre Falls as well as the occasional view once we got higher up. First up was Wright Peak, which requires a short detour from the Algonquin Trail. Some Class 2 scrambling led us up some rock slabs to its summit.

Once down from Wright Peak, we continued up to Algonquin Peak, where the views were great as soon as we reached the ridgeline and were out of the forest. Some of the steeper slickrock slabs might be slippery on the way up, and there was some more Class 2 to reach Algonquin's summit. From here we continued southwest along the ridgeline over the bump known as Boundary Peak, and finally to Iroquois Peak. The views were great and the trail to reach Iroquois was a bit less rocky than much of the ascent to Algonquin. We returned the way we came, up and over Algonquin Peak.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Wright Peak
4587 ft
256 rise
2
Algonquin Peak
5115 ft
2097 rise
3
Boundary Peak
4829 ft
105 rise
4
Iroquois Peak
4843 ft
151 rise

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From Heart Lake, we took the Old Marcy Dam Trail and then started along the Algonquin Trail.
From Heart Lake, we took the Old Marcy Dam Trail and then started along the Algonquin Trail.
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MacIntyre Falls along the trail.
MacIntyre Falls along the trail.
Typical rocky Adirondack trails.
Typical rocky Adirondack trails.
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Trail leading up slickrock.
Trail leading up slickrock.
On the way up to Wright Peak, view north
On the way up to Wright Peak, view north
Some minor scrambling to Wright Peak.
Some minor scrambling to Wright Peak.
Almost to Wright Peak summit.
Almost to Wright Peak summit.
Wright Peak.
Wright Peak.
Wright Peak, view south.
Wright Peak, view south.
Back on the trail to Algonquin Peak.
Back on the trail to Algonquin Peak.
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Steep slickrock slabs along the trail, likely will be wet.
Steep slickrock slabs along the trail, likely will be wet.
Looking back toward Wright Peak.
Looking back toward Wright Peak.
Some minor scrambling up Algonquin Peak.
Some minor scrambling up Algonquin Peak.
Looking back along the trail, Wright Peak visible on the right.
Looking back along the trail, Wright Peak visible on the right.
Almost up Algonquin Peak.
Almost up Algonquin Peak.
Algonquin Peak, view south-ish to Mt. Colden.
Algonquin Peak, view south-ish to Mt. Colden.
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On the way down from Algonquin, Iroquois Peak in the distance.
On the way down from Algonquin, Iroquois Peak in the distance.
Along the ridge to Boundary Peak and then Iroquois Peak.
Along the ridge to Boundary Peak and then Iroquois Peak.
Approaching Iroquois Peak.
Approaching Iroquois Peak.
On Boundary Peak, which is really just a ridgeline bump, view toward Iroquois Peak.
On Boundary Peak, which is really just a ridgeline bump, view toward Iroquois Peak.
Almost on Iroquois Peak, view north toward Algonquin.
Almost on Iroquois Peak, view north toward Algonquin.
Iroquois Peak, view south to Mt. Colden.
Iroquois Peak, view south to Mt. Colden.
Iroquois Peak summit, view northwest-ish.
Iroquois Peak summit, view northwest-ish.

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