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The final installment of the Great Range Trail series, autumn 2010. I explore portions of the Slant Rock area on Fri. Oct. 8, as well as Mt. Haystack., Mt. Skylight., and Mt. Marcy on Sat. Oct. 9. High Peaks Region, Adirondack Park.

By far the most beautiful portion of the range, Haystack and Marcy offer sweeping views of the Adirondacks. Although Skylight is typically not considered part of the range, it’s only .5 mi up from Four Corners, and you can ditch your pack near the trailhead. If you have the energy, it’s worth it.

The following audio log coincides with this entry.

Other Articles in this series:

Part I Audio

Part I Image Gallery

Part II Audio

Part II Image Gallery

Part III Audio

Part III Image Gallery

Final Trail Review

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  1. Looking out at twilight from Slant Rock lean to.

    Slant Rock

  2. Little Haystack and Haystack. This was taken prior to my first attempt up. The winds were over 50mph, couldn't keep my footing. Had to turn back.

    Haystack

  3. Slant Rock is a giant boulder sloped like a lean-to. If it weren't for all the prohibited fire pits, it would make an excellent shelter.

    Slant Rock

  4. Descent from Little Haystack. A little steep getting down, but not the worst of the Great Range.

    Little Haystack

  5. Mt. Marcy, as seen from Haystack

    Mt. Marcy

  6. The spine of Haystack's summit offers some small alcoves to brace oneself against the wind.

    Haystack Summit

  7. Haystack Summit View

    Haystack

  8. Summit View, Haystack

    Summit View

  9. Skylight is a nice hike. Half a mile up from Four Corners, and you can ditch your pack at the trailhead because you go back the way you came.

    Skylight Summit

  10. Lines of stones protect the Arctic-Alpine vegetation. Often brought up in the pockets of hikers.

    Skylight Summit

  11. Rock Pile, Skylight

    Rock Pile

  12. Skylight Summit View

    Skylight Summit

  13. Viewing Marcy from Skylight

    Skylight Summit

  14. One of my favorite hikes is the ascent of Marcy from the south. It is very exposed and distant, giving a feeling of timelessness.

    Marcy Ascent

  15. First time I've been on the top of Marcy and never saw anyone. Eventually the summit steward appeared from further down.

    Marcy Summit

  16. Marcy summit view.

    Marcy Summit

  17. Marcy summit view

    Marcy Summit

  18. Marcy summit view.

    Marcy Summit

  19. A photogenic portion of the Marcy trail

    Marcy Trail

  20. Starry night, Slant Rock area. The view on a clear night is spectacular.

    Starry Night

  21. Starry Night, Adirondack High Peaks Region.

    Starry Night

  22. Starry night, Adirondack High Peaks Region.

    Starry Night

  23. 25 minute exposure, Adirondack High Peaks Region

    Long Exposure

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