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Round Mountain: An Introduction to

High Peaks Hiking

Elevation: 3100 ft

Ascent: 1820 ft

Distance: 2.3 or 4.8 miles

Location: Trail starts on Adirondack Mountain Reserve property, St. Huberts.

There are two routes up Round. The closest trailhead is a short walk up the Ausable Club road. The other trail starts further up the Ausable Club roads on the same route as the Stimson trail up Noonmark.  

The final 700 or 800 feet to the summit is covered in around a mile. Once on the summit, the trail continues about 200 yards over the open summit ridge to the actual high point with fine views of the Great Range along the way.   One can make a loop trip by descending the steep western side of Round on a trail which is not as steep as the contour lines would suggest. Upon reaching the valley floor, take the Old Dix trail back to the Ausable Club.

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NOTE: For a more complete description of the trail, please see ADK's (guide to) ADIRONDACK TRAILS - High Peaks Region 13th Edition, pp 92-93.

Hope you have a great hike!
Bob Goodwin