New York State Forest Rangers responded to several incidents in the Adirondacks over Labor Day Weekend, including a campground disturbance, and several overdue, lost, injured and unprepared hikers. [Read more…] about Overdue, Lost, Ill, Injured and Unprepared Hikers on Labor Day Weekend
Mount Haystack (Haystack Mountain)
Mount Haystack, sometimes called Haystack Mountain, is the third tallest Adirondack High Peak. The 4,960 foot (1,510 meter) summit is located in the Marcy Group in the Town Keene, Essex County. Little Haystack Mountain is a 4,692 sub-peak of Mount Haystack.
It should not be confused with Haystack Mountain, a very popular but much smaller peak between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. That Haystack Mountain is a 6.6-mile (round trip) hike in the McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Area that leads to an open rocky summit with great views to the north and west.
Nighttime High Peaks Rescue Missions Keep Forest Rangers Busy
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Nighttime High Peaks Rescue Missions Keep Forest Rangers Busy
Poorly Equipped Hikers Require High Peaks Winter Dog Rescue
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers responded to a call received by their Ray Brook Dispatch office on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at about 5:30 pm about two hikers and their dog who were unable to continue their hike on Mount Haystack. With an elevation of 4,960 feet, Haystack is the third-highest mountain in New York.
One of the 46 High Peaks, it’s located in the Town of North Elba, Essex County in the Adirondack Park and is currently covered with several feet of snow. [Read more…] about Poorly Equipped Hikers Require High Peaks Winter Dog Rescue
Rangers Rescue Barefoot Man in Gunks, High Peaks Hikers, Fight Wildfire
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Rangers Rescue Barefoot Man in Gunks, High Peaks Hikers, Fight Wildfire
Forest Rangers Rescue Unprepared, Injured Hikers & A Dog
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents throughout New York State locating and extracting lost, injured or distressed people and policing state lands.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Forest Rangers Rescue Unprepared, Injured Hikers & A Dog
25 Great Adirondack Hikes to See Fall Colors
It’s nearing peak fall colors in the Adirondack Park. There are many places to see the leaves as mountainsides and valleys turn bright orange, yellow, and red.
Protect the Adirondacks has put together hiking guides to 25 hikes that are easy, moderate, and challenging, but lead to terrific locations to see the fall colors in all corners of the Adirondack Park. These guides include maps, information about hiking conditions, and pictures. [Read more…] about 25 Great Adirondack Hikes to See Fall Colors
Adirondack Hiker Rescued By Helicopter In High Peaks
On Aug. 25 at 11:15 a.m., New York State Forest Ranger Lewis responded to a call for an injured hiker near the summit of Little Haystack Mountain, a 4,692 sub peak of Mount Haystack, which stands just 269 feet taller.
The peaks are located in the Town Keene, Essex County. Little Haystack is part of the Marcy Group in the Adirondack High Peaks. [Read more…] about Adirondack Hiker Rescued By Helicopter In High Peaks