Wright Peak via Van Hoevenberg Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Placid, New York that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads leading to this trailhead are subject to seasonal closure in Winter. Wright Peak via the Algonquin Trail is a out and back trail.
February 27, 2021Tough little climb in the alpine zone above the treeline, but absolutely amazing views. Great adventure for a dayhike. I did it last weekend, and snowshoes were absolutely required on the way up. I made a video on YouTube if you want to check out the conditions. Just search Maps With No Roads on YouTube if you want a look at what the trail is like.
February 26, 2021February 5, 2021Below treeline, trail was well broken out and in great shape. However, winds above treeline were bordering on the ferocious (gusts above 40 mph, sustained in the 30's) and visibility did not exceed 50-70 meters. Did not see too many icy surfaces. Was greatly assisted by a guide. ADK #19/46
January 31, 2021The ski trail entrance is tricky to find and steep to enter. entrance
January 30, 2021January 30, 2021January 24, 2021January 1, 2021January 1, 2021December 28, 2020December 27, 2020Super icy spikes the whole way, snowshoes not needed. Summit was very windy and snowy as to be expected, trail is easy to follow until the top but it’s kind of hard to get lost once you’re up there!
December 23, 2020Trial was packed fairly well, climbed over 2 ice sheets before the junction to Wright Mountain. Going up I encountered some ice areas but could get a hand on trees and roots. When I left the tree line and continued up on the rock face. The wind was blowing hard, the wind chill was terrible. Following the cairns is the only way to find the top and return to find the trail The wind wipes out your tracks almost instantly. Visibility was about 100 feet. Stayed on top 5 min, way to cold. Wear the correct clothing due to the extreme weather change. It was like I had entered a new world on top. I kept thinking while looking around and climbing up and down the rock top, DON"T lose my path up and down the rock top. So easy to do in these conditions.
November 28, 2020Great Hike, plenty of mud with some ice a few hundred yards from the top definitely need spikes exposed summit makes for great views.
November 27, 2020November 27, 2020Great hike! Steep, rocky, icy - definitely need spikes for most of the trek. Fantastic views at the summit. We couldn’t find the GPS stamp.
November 15, 2020November 14, 2020November 14, 2020I thought it was a great well-marked trail: the first mile and a half was so easy our shihtzu walked it. That was followed by a mild increase until the split from Algonquin trail. The trail became very icy and wet due to weather. The ascent down was fast. Took us about 5 hours round trip.
