The Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge: Hike Around the Lake
The Saranac Lake 6er Hiking Challenge invites hikers to climb six mountains surrounding Saranac Lake. Complete all six peaks, register your achievement, and earn official recognition as a Saranac Lake 6er.
The Saranac Lake 6er Mountains Include:
- McKenzie - 10 mi | 2221' Ascent | 3822' Elevation
- Ampersand - 5.4 mi | 1775' Ascent | 3353' Elevation
- Scarface - 6.8 mi | 1480' Ascent | 3054' Elevation
- Haystack - 6.6 mi | 1302' Ascent | 2864' Elevation
- St. Regis - 6.6 mi | 1266' Ascent | 2874' Elevation
- Baker* - 1.8 mi | 884' Ascent | 2452' Elevation
* Starting at Baker Mountain trailhead no longer counts for the 6er program. To earn a 6er title, one must start and end their Baker Mountain summit (on foot) from the 6er bell, located in Berkeley Green Park.
Hiking Challenge Rules:
- You may complete the 6er challenge in as much time as you like. If it takes months, years, even decades, you can still be a 6er
- All 6 peaks must be climbed on or after May 25, 2013
- Hikers can become Ultra 6ers by summiting all six peaks in 24 hours
- Hikers can become Winter 6ers by climbing the peaks during the winter season
- No biking
- No boating
- Obey all NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rules
- Obey all traffic rules
- No trespassing
- Use proper trail etiquette - "Leave-No-Trace"
- Always call DEC Emergency Dispatch in case of emergency: 518-891-0235
- Know your limits and weather conditions
Once a hiker has finished this challenge, they must register online and pay the $15 registration fee. All the information, including start and finish times for each mountain, must be completed.
In return, hikers receive their 6er swag: a patch, sticker, member number, and bragging rights - plus they get to ring the traditional 6er bell!
For more info, you can contact the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at welcome@slareachamber.org
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