Avalanche Lake, Lake Colden, Mt Iraquois, Mt Algonquin.
Started from the ADK Loj and went through the Avalanche Lake area. Went around Lake Colden and then connected with the trail that goes up to a saddle between Iraquois and Algonquin. Went over to Iraquois and then Algonquin and down the usual trail back to the Loj.
The trail from Lake Colden to the saddle was a new one for me. The stream was the trail was the stream. The trail followed a nice stream with a number of waterfalls. The trail was open in places so you could see back toward Mt Colden.
This was peak foliage in the ADKs and a near perfect day for hiking. It started out 50 degrees and went up to about 60 for the remainder of the day. No wind so T-shirt weather all day including sitting on top of mountains. Very comfortable!
Got to go mid week this time of year! Very few people on the trail.
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| Start at end at the Loj parking area |
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| Avalanche Lake |
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| Mt Colden |
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| Algonquin |
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| Mt Colden with Mt Marcy in background |
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| Lake Champlain driving home |
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| Algonquin from Lake Colden |
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| Trail up to Algonquin saddle |
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| Lake Colden on left |
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| Wright with Whiteface in background. Heart lake, which is the start of hike, is just to the left and behind Wright. |
