Couchsachraga Peak

Couchsachraga Peak is the 46th highest peak in New York State, with an elevation of 3,820 ft. This mountain is 15 miles long and will take on average, 12 hours to hike.

This mountain is pronounced "Kook-sa-KRA-ga," and is an Ancient Algonquin name that means "Dismal Wilderness."  The Algonquin used this name for the Adirondacks.  Now-a-days, people refer to this mountain as "Couch Mountain" for short.  

Couchsachraga Peak is an un-trailed peak and is fully lined with trees.  This peak is usually hiked in conjunction with Santanoni Mountain and Panther Mountain.  

The normal route starts at about .3 miles south of the Santanoni Lean-to at a beaver dam.  You must cross teh dam and then follow a survey line that climbs over rough terrain until it turns into a heard path pointing west.  You will then reach a brook.  Head up this brook and after a half a mile, you will see another heard path.  Head up this path and after a half of a mile, you will have reached "Time Square."  From here, head west along the ridge heading off in the direction of Couchsachraga.

Please hike this with caution.  Remember, safety first!  It is easy to get lost in the woods without the proper equipment.  Make sure you have a compass, map, flashlight and plenty of water.