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Algonquin Peak and Wright Peak via Algonquin Trail route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back
New York

Algonquin Peak and Wright Peak via Algonquin Trail

Lake Placid, New York

9.0 mi

Distance

4,203 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 2m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Algonquin Peak and Wright Peak via Algonquin Trail is an out-and-back trail in Essex County, New York. It is 9 miles long and gains 4,203 feet. The nearest town is Lake Placid, New York, about 6 miles away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Deep snow: snowshoes required at 8 in. or more

Elevation Profile

Min:644 ft
Max:1,545 ft
Gain:1,281 ft
Loss:1,281 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 644 ft and 1,545 ft across 9.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.644 ft944 ft1,245 ft1,545 ft0.0 mi2.2 mi4.5 mi6.7 mi9.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi673 ft
High point4.5 mi1,545 ft
End9.0 mi673 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Lake Placid, NY · about 6 mi away
County:
Essex County, NY

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Algonquin Peak summitWright PeakAdirondak Loj trailhead

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