JRaphaelson - Feb 15, 2022 11:55 am Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2022
From jackrabbit trail
Great hike, but far less traveled in winter than I expected! The trail was barely tracked out weeks after the last storm.
chilkoot - Oct 13, 2014 12:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2014
Beautiful
Part of a loop including Haystack, McKenzie and Moose. Beautiful day and great views of Lake Placid and Whiteface.
CRiedel2 - Nov 9, 2009 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
Water and Mud
After driving by the trailhead on Rt 86, halfway between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, numerous times over the past few years, I finally got a chance to hike up McKenzie Mt. This trail starts out over rolling terrain for the first few miles before really going up the mountain. When I went, the second 1/2 of the trail was basically a stream, then the steep part for about the last 1/2 mile was a wet, muddy mess. The whole trail along this last part is badly eroded. Had a great time though and it got a little chilly up top in the clouds. Only brief views for me, can't wait to go again on a clear day.
UPDATE: Hiked again on 1 May, 2015. Mud and ice on the way up, then 2-3 feet of snow up top that I didn't plan on. The snow made for slow going and I had to kick a lot of steps and posthole across/between the two summits. Didn't have the time or energy for Haystack on the way back as I had planned. Great day and awesome views this time though!
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 9, 2009 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
Lake Placid Views from Mckenzie
Hiked up on Jackrabbit Ski trail, somewhat overgrown along the ridge, great Balsam smell. Great view of Lake Placid & Whiteface from summit.
Sarah Simon - Sep 28, 2009 12:35 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 1997
Postholing
We enjoyed this peak sometime around Mother's Day in 1997. The snow was hip-deep in the trees and we had no snow shoes, making for VERY slow going. We made the summit, though. We were young and laughed the whole while, postholing up to our knees, then our hips, then digging ourselves out, etc. Partner: Jay.
JRaphaelson - Feb 15, 2022 11:55 am Date Climbed: Feb 15, 2022
From jackrabbit trailGreat hike, but far less traveled in winter than I expected! The trail was barely tracked out weeks after the last storm.
chilkoot - Oct 13, 2014 12:15 am Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2014
BeautifulPart of a loop including Haystack, McKenzie and Moose. Beautiful day and great views of Lake Placid and Whiteface.
CRiedel2 - Nov 9, 2009 6:27 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
Water and MudAfter driving by the trailhead on Rt 86, halfway between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, numerous times over the past few years, I finally got a chance to hike up McKenzie Mt. This trail starts out over rolling terrain for the first few miles before really going up the mountain. When I went, the second 1/2 of the trail was basically a stream, then the steep part for about the last 1/2 mile was a wet, muddy mess. The whole trail along this last part is badly eroded. Had a great time though and it got a little chilly up top in the clouds. Only brief views for me, can't wait to go again on a clear day.
UPDATE: Hiked again on 1 May, 2015. Mud and ice on the way up, then 2-3 feet of snow up top that I didn't plan on. The snow made for slow going and I had to kick a lot of steps and posthole across/between the two summits. Didn't have the time or energy for Haystack on the way back as I had planned. Great day and awesome views this time though!
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 9, 2009 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Sep 29, 2009
Lake Placid Views from MckenzieHiked up on Jackrabbit Ski trail, somewhat overgrown along the ridge, great Balsam smell. Great view of Lake Placid & Whiteface from summit.
Sarah Simon - Sep 28, 2009 12:35 pm Date Climbed: May 11, 1997
PostholingWe enjoyed this peak sometime around Mother's Day in 1997. The snow was hip-deep in the trees and we had no snow shoes, making for VERY slow going. We made the summit, though. We were young and laughed the whole while, postholing up to our knees, then our hips, then digging ourselves out, etc. Partner: Jay.