Great Range 3-day guided hiking traverse in the Adirondacks

One of our AMGA-certified guides wants to help you become a legend on this 3-day Great Range Traverse in the Adirondack mountains of New York.

3 Days

Apr, May

High

Intermediate

Description

The Great Range Traverse is famous for being one of the most challenging hikes in USA. This 21-mile epic and legendary trail passes over ten of the highest peaks of the Adirondack Mountains.

Our objective is that you can complete this trek as part of the three epic traverses of the country (together with The Devil’s Path and The Presidential Traverse). That way you will also become a legend yourself!

For that reason we’ve prepared an itinerary that begins early in the morning in New York towards our mountain destination. Upon arrival we’ll make a short hike to our cabin base camp. During this weekend our home will be the Camp Peggy O’Brien, a cozy and lovely backcountry hut surrounded by a fantastic scenery where we’ll set up camp. We will go to bed after a hearty dinner to get ready for the next day.

On day 2 we will wake up before sunrise and begin our great traverse from the camp. We will have the opportunity to appreciate the bests views that the New York State has for you while passing over seven peaks of more that 1200 meters in height.

This day we’ll do our best to help you fulfill the most important goal of the traverse in the Great Range: Mount Marcy. It’s the highest peak in the New York State with 1628 meters of altitude. Therefore, you’ll have a food and water resupply point halfway to the final destination. As your safety is our top priority, there will be also multiple exit points along the trail. Finally, in our descent we’ll be hiking below the treeline, getting to our camping site after 15 miles. A great night rest is guaranteed after a exquisite dinner and campfire stories.

On our last day we’ll drive back to New York City to enjoy and brag about such exciting achievements that we have made in this legendary hiking expedition.

So contact us if you want to be part of the Great Range traverse. We’ll get everything ready for the adventure!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

Meeting point

New York City

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Great Pines Old Forge New York USA

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Old Forge Camping Resort Old Forge New York USA

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Clark's Beach Motel Old Forge New York USA

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About the guide

E-S Adventure Guides

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(15)

Mountain Guide

One of our certified guides will take you skiing and climbing to some of the best spots in North America. In the USA we offer trips in California, Colorado, Maine, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Vermont. And in Canada, you'll find tours in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.

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English

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