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National Weather Service
Backcountry Information for the High Peaks Region
Please be advised of the following conditions and prepare for them to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreational experience.
Weather forecasts and conditions can and do change quickly. Check the current National Weather Service Forecast and be prepared for the forecasted conditions. Carry extra clothing, equipment, and supplies in case of an overnight stay.
Fire Danger: Low. The Fire Danger Map shows the current fire risk.
MUDDY TRAIL ADVISORY: Trails above 2,500 feet mix of mud, ice and snow as the ice melts and frost leaves the ground, making them slippery and vulnerable to erosion by hikers. Hikers can prevent damage to hiking trails and sensitive alpine vegetation by avoiding high elevation trails at this time. Hikers are advised to only use trails at lower elevations as these usually dry soon after snowmelt and are on less erosive soils than the higher peaks. The Muddy Trail Advisory provides additional information and a list of alternate hikes.
Trail Conditions: Trails are wet and muddy, especially in low spots and along waterways. Some trails along waterways may be covered by standing water.
Protect Trailside Vegetation: Stay on trails to protect vegetation and prevent further erosion of trails, especially in the higher elevations. Walk through mud and water, do not walk on the vegetation growing beside trails.
Water Crossings: Water levels are high and water crossings may be difficult.
Bear Resistant Canisters: Overnight users in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness must store all food, toiletries, and garbage in a bear resistant canisters. The use of bear resistant canisters is encouraged throughout the Adirondacks.
Biting Insects: Black flies and mosquitoes are out in the lower elevations. Follow these steps to minimize the nuisance of biting insects: Wear light colored long sleeve shirts and long pants; Tuck shirts into pants, button or rubber band sleeves at the wrist, and tuck the bottom of pant legs into your socks; Pack a head net to wear when insects are abundant; and, Use an insect repellant with DEET, follow label directions.
Thunderstorm Safety: Avoid summits, water surfaces and other open areas during thunderstorms. As soon as you are first aware of an approaching thunderstorm move to lower elevations, head to shore or otherwise seek shelter. If caught outside in a thunderstorm find a low spot away from tall trees, seek an area of shorter trees and crouch down away from tree trunks.
Summits: Temperatures will be colder and winds will be stronger. Check the National Weather Service Mountain Point Forecasts for selected summits.
Attractions (available all/most days of the week)
June Events
August Events
National Weather Service
Backcountry Information for the High Peaks Region
Please be advised of the following conditions and prepare for them to ensure a safe and enjoyable outdoor recreational experience.
Weather forecasts and conditions can and do change quickly. Check the current National Weather Service Forecast and be prepared for the forecasted conditions. Carry extra clothing, equipment, and supplies in case of an overnight stay.
Fire Danger: Low. The Fire Danger Map shows the current fire risk.
MUDDY TRAIL ADVISORY: Trails above 2,500 feet mix of mud, ice and snow as the ice melts and frost leaves the ground, making them slippery and vulnerable to erosion by hikers. Hikers can prevent damage to hiking trails and sensitive alpine vegetation by avoiding high elevation trails at this time. Hikers are advised to only use trails at lower elevations as these usually dry soon after snowmelt and are on less erosive soils than the higher peaks. The Muddy Trail Advisory provides additional information and a list of alternate hikes.
Trail Conditions: Trails are wet and muddy, especially in low spots and along waterways. Some trails along waterways may be covered by standing water.
Protect Trailside Vegetation: Stay on trails to protect vegetation and prevent further erosion of trails, especially in the higher elevations. Walk through mud and water, do not walk on the vegetation growing beside trails.
Water Crossings: Water levels are high and water crossings may be difficult.
Bear Resistant Canisters: Overnight users in the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness must store all food, toiletries, and garbage in a bear resistant canisters. The use of bear resistant canisters is encouraged throughout the Adirondacks.
Biting Insects: Black flies and mosquitoes are out in the lower elevations. Follow these steps to minimize the nuisance of biting insects: Wear light colored long sleeve shirts and long pants; Tuck shirts into pants, button or rubber band sleeves at the wrist, and tuck the bottom of pant legs into your socks; Pack a head net to wear when insects are abundant; and, Use an insect repellant with DEET, follow label directions.
Thunderstorm Safety: Avoid summits, water surfaces and other open areas during thunderstorms. As soon as you are first aware of an approaching thunderstorm move to lower elevations, head to shore or otherwise seek shelter. If caught outside in a thunderstorm find a low spot away from tall trees, seek an area of shorter trees and crouch down away from tree trunks.
Summits: Temperatures will be colder and winds will be stronger. Check the National Weather Service Mountain Point Forecasts for selected summits.