Phelps Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail
8.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 28 min
Time
terrain
2,021 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a well-trafficked, moderate out and back hike to Phelps Mountain in the High Peaks Wilderness in Adirondack Park.
This trail goes by Marcy Dam Pond and Marcy Dam.
Getting Started
Fee-based parking is available at the Adirondack Loj & Heart Lake Program Center on Adirondack Loj Rd. in Lake Placid, NY. During the high season, the parking lot fills early and quickly. There is parking along one side of Adirondack Loj Rd., as well, which requires a road walk to and from the trailhead.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Phelps Mountain
Hiked with: Jacob, Remi Charlebois, Jim & James Marchak
Recording paused for 20 mins and 500 ft
26500 steps
8.86 miles
5:50 time
