Gray Peak (New York) Explained

Gray Peak
Photo Size:240
Map:New York Adirondack Park#USA
Elevation Ft:4840
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence Ft:102
Prominence Ref:[2] -->
Range:Adirondacks
Listing:Adirondack High Peaks 7th[3]
Map Alt:Map of New York showing location of Gray Peak
Label Position:bottom
Map Size:220
Coordinates:44.1114°N -73.9349°W
Coordinates Ref:[4]
Location:Keene, New York, U.S.
Topo Map:Mount Marcy
First Ascent:September 16, 1872 by Verplanck Colvin and Bill Nye
Easiest Route:Hike

Gray Peak is a mountain located in the town of Keene in Essex County, New York. It is the seventh-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of, and is located in close proximity to Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York. Gray Peak is southwest of Mount Marcy and southeast of Mount Colden.[5] The first recorded ascent of the peak was made on September 16, 1872, by surveyor Verplanck Colvin and guide Bill Nye.[6] It was named for Asa Gray by Colvin. Although the mountain is only from the summit of Marcy and lacked prominence desired by the Marshall brothers for inclusion in the High Peaks, it was added to the list to preserve the name.[7]

Gray Peak can be climbed on an unmarked trail from Lake Tear of the Clouds, which can be approached from the Elk Lake or Upper Works parking lots. It is the highest peak in the Adirondacks without a maintained and marked trail.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Goodwin . Tony . Adirondack trails. High peaks region . 2021 . . 9780998637181 . 15th . 286.
  2. 6049 . Gray Peak, New York . 2012-12-18.
  3. Web site: The Peaks – Adirondack 46ers . adk46er.org . 8 May 2024.
  4. 973351 . Gray Peak . 2012-12-18.
  5. Book: Gray Peak. Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary . 3rd. 2001. 0-87779-546-0. Springfield, MA. Merriam-Webster Inc.. 442.
  6. Book: Waterman . Laura . Forest and crag : a history of hiking, trail blazing, and adventure in the Northeast mountains . 2003 . Appalachian Mountain Club Books . Boston . 0910146756 . First . 175 .
  7. Sasso . John Jr. . 2018 . Rise of the Adirondack High Peaks: The Story of the Inception of the Adirondack Forty-Six by Robert Marshall, George Marshall, and Russell M.L. Carson . Adirondack Journal of Environmental Studies . 22 . 1 . 89-103.
  8. Book: Goodwin . Tony . Adirondack trails. High peaks region . 2021 . . 9780998637181 . 15th . 218.