Noonmark Mountain Hike Report

Noonmark Mountain Hike Report

by Kathleen Lisson

Ladder on Noonmark

Arun and I hiked Noonmark on Memorial Day. We planned it as a half-day hike on our way from the Adirondak Loj to home in Troy. 

After dinner at the Adirondak Loj the previous night, a Loj employee read the weather report - warm, overcast and windy at the summits.

I learned:

• Waterproof pants are empowering - I was more willing to climb on wet rocks because my butt would not get wet. They're NOT just for rainy days!

• Hiking poles make a steep trail easier on the knees. 

• Noonmark's summit is rocky, which makes for amazing views BUT was dangerous in the day's windy conditions. 

• I used my rock climbing skills to get up part of this trail. A visit to the rock gym is part of a good hiker's cross training.

• Just because a peak isn't part of the 46, DOESN'T mean it is "easy." 

Summit of Noonmark

Noonmark Mountain Hiking Information from ADK - http://www.adk.org/page.php?pname=hiking-noonmark