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Home Of Mt. Marcy, Countless Waterfalls & Untouched Splendor: Keene, NY

Fall Foliage at Baxter Mountain in Keene NY

Keene is located in Essex County and sits along the East Branch of the Au Sable River. Keene is also home to Mt. Marcy, the highest point in all the Adirondacks and New York State. This recognition is not lost on Keene as the town is also where some of the most breathtaking views in the Adirondacks can be seen.

From Hulls Falls to mountainscapes, there are plenty of beautiful, natural scenes for you to lay eyes on during your next trip to Keene.

Natural beauty isn't just a spectator sport in Keene. There are tremendous trout fishing opportunities in the local waters, numerous hiking trails within the town, snowshoeing in the winter months, and rock climbing for thrill seekers. Almost any outdoor activity you can imagine doing can take place in Keene.

Need a break from nature? Browse the unique shops in town or grab a bite to eat at local restaurants.

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Keene, NY
Pitchoff Mountain tops out at 3,600' and is the 80th-highest peak in the Adirondack Park. It is situated in the Sentinel Range adj... [+More]
snow-covered mountain
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Gothics Mountain is the 10th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,736 ft.... [+More]
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Mount Redfield is the 15th highest of New York State's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,606 ft.... [+More]
narrow waterfall dropping down rocks in the woods with photo credit to john haywood
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Mossy Cascade Brook Falls - also called Mossy Cascade - is a 40-foot-high drop in Mossy Cascade Brook, a tributary to East Branch ... [+More]
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Giant Mountain is the 12th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,627 ft.... [+More]
view of a body of water and tall mountains in the distance as seen from another mountain
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Blake Peak is the 43rd of the Adirondacks' 46 High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.... [+More]
small waterfall under an overpass
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South of Keene is a wide, 20-foot-high falls on the east branch of the Ausable River.... [+More]
large waterfall dropping through the woods in the fall with photo credit to laura neadle
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Rainbow Falls consists of 150 feet of cascades, which fill the gorge with a constant mist, providing ideal conditions for spotting... [+More]
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Dial Mountain is the 41st-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,020 ft.... [+More]
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Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,420 ft.... [+More]
sign marking the routes to blueberry and porter mountains and the town trail
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Porter Mountain is the 38th highest of the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, with an elevation of 4,059 ft.... [+More]
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Mount Colvin is one of the shortest High Peaks, standing at 4,057 feet, which places it 39th out of 46.... [+More]
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Saddleback Mountain is the 17th highest peak in New York State with an elevation of 4,515 ft.... [+More]
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With an elevation of 5,344 feet above sea level, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks and the highest mountain in Ne... [+More]
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This 90 foot high staircase cascade is located on Gill Brook, upstream from Artists Falls.... [+More]
view of a mountain summit in the fall from behind some pine trees
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Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is the 30th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,175 ft. Part of the Great Range, Lower... [+More]
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Standing at 4,960 feet, Mount Haystack is the third tallest mountain in New York State. Its bald summit offers incredible views of... [+More]
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The entire stretch of the river has one drop after another. The top of the falls is a broad rock slide about 40 feet long, with a ... [+More]
steep rock slide with other mountains visible in the distance
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Big Slide Mountain is the 27th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft.... [+More]
two snow covered mountains as seen on a cloudy day
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Mount Colden is the 11th highest peak in the Adirondacks. Its elevation reached 4,714 feet. Its most prominent feature, the Trap D... [+More]
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Dix Mountain is the sixth-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,857 ft.... [+More]
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The Bouquet River Falls is a set of falls in the Adirondacks' Essex County.... [+More]
five women jumping at the top of cascade mountain
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Cascade Mountain is the 36th-highest of New York's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,098 ft.... [+More]
steep waterfall dropping into a pool with photo credit to john haywood
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Wedge Brook, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has a series of three falls.... [+More]
narrow waterfall dropping through the woods with photo credit to tom bessette
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This large and picturesque cascading waterfall drops over 100 feet from Cascade Mountain.... [+More]
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Standing at 4,840 feet, Gray Peak is the 7th tallest Adirondack High Peak. It is located in Keene Valley, fairly close to Mount Ma... [+More]
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Basin Mountain is the 9th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,827 ft.... [+More]
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Pyramid Brook, a tributary to the Ausable River's East Branch, features a series of drops made less magnificent by the limited flo... [+More]
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Sawteeth Mountain is the 35th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,100 ft.... [+More]
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This short, 1.1 mile hike offers big rewards and is great for beginners and those with young kids.... [+More]
The Keene Farmers Market is from May 28 - October 8, 2023, Sundays from 9:30am to 2pm, at the Marcy Airfield between Keene and Kee... [+More]
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Part of Adirondack Health, Mountain Health Center in Keene offers primary care services close to home.... [+More]