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Noonmark – Should be on Everybody's

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Elevation: 3556 ft

Ascent: 2175 ft

Distance: 2.5 miles

Location: Starts on Adirondack Mountain Reserve property, Saint Huberts

The view from the summit of Noonmark is about as good as any in the High Peaks.

There are two trails (three routes) up Noonmark. The Stimson trail starts on the Ausable Club property, and one must park in a lot they kindly provide down near NY 73 or in the lot across the highway for Roaring Brook Falls. The first part of the trail follows Ausable Club roads until the road ends near an abandoned structure and the foot path begins.   This (Old Dix) trail leads through the pass between Noonmark and Round to end at the junction with the Dix trail and the Felix Adler trail to Noonmark. Part way along it reaches a junction with the Stimson trail about 0.6 miles from the main Ausable Club road. After taking a right onto the Stimson trail the ascent becomes quite steady.  After you ascend maybe 1100 feet from the highway you will come to the first of many excellent view points. At this point one might hope that the climb will become more moderate ahead, not so. Fortunately there are plenty of other nice view points along the way where one can rest.

On the summit, there are unobstructed views in all directions. The one above is of the Great Range (including Haystack and Marcy).  To the south west is Dix. There is also a view of Giant and Rocky Ridge which is better viewed from Round Mountain. One can return on the Stimson trail. or one may descend via the Felix Adler trail and cross back through the pass between Noonmark and Round on the Old Dix trail. This route has many fewer extra steep portions but it does add around an extra 1.25 miles to your return. Another option is to climb Round Mountain on your way back to the Ausable club. One can also climb Noonmark from Route 73 by starting on the Dix trail past Round Pond. In this case you would ascend portions of the Felix Adler trail.

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NOTE: For a brief description of the trail, please see ADIRONDACK TRAILS - High Peaks Region 13th Edition , pp 89-92.

Hope you have a great hike!
Bob Goodwin