Being number two isn't so bad

I wanted to climb a high peak. Got a late start, so decided to climb Algonquin mountain from the ADK Loj (didn't get there until after 10:30 am). Algonquin is the second highest peak in NY (highest is Mount Marcy).

It was partly cloudy when we started hiking, but by the time we got to the summit it was mostly cloudy and grey. Not the best lighting conditions for photography.

There was a summit steward at the top (to tell everyone not to step on the fragile alpine vegetation). I asked him what all the flowers were on the way up. He said they were bunchberry.

Howie stopped in a big puddle on the summit. Drank some water and laid down for a bit. Other hikers were amused.

Summit Elevation: Algonquin Mountain 5114 ft
Round-trip Distance: 8.0 mi
Elevation Change: 3000 ft











Bunchberry











Slides on Wright peak












Mount Colden