McKenzie Mountain

This article is about a mountain in New York State, USA. For a mountain range in northern Canada, see Mackenzie Mountains.
McKenzie Mountain

McKenzie Mountain from Lake Flower, Saranac Lake, NY
Highest point
Elevation 3,861 ft (1,177 m)
Prominence 617 ft (188 m)
Coordinates 44°20′10″N 74°01′53″W / 44.33611°N 74.03139°W / 44.33611; -74.03139Coordinates: 44°20′10″N 74°01′53″W / 44.33611°N 74.03139°W / 44.33611; -74.03139
Geography
Location North Elba, New York, U.S.
Parent range Adirondacks
Topo map Saranac Lake

McKenzie Mountain is a 3,861-foot (1,177 m) mountain in western Essex County in the towns of St. Armand and North Elba in the Adirondack Park, a unit of the Forest Preserve.[1]

The mountain was formerly known as Saddleback, due to its shape. There are two trails to the top. One, maintained by NYSDEC, begins at the Jackrabbit Ski Trail, that runs between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. The other, maintained by the Lake Placid Shore Owner's Association, dates to 1896; it leads from the Lake Shore Path to the summit.[2] Views from the top are extensive, from Whiteface Mountain to the north, with Lake Placid at its feet, to Gothics, Mount Marcy and the Great Range, and the Seward Mountains to the south. A ledge to the west of the trail offers views of the village of Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lakes spread out beyond, Moose Pond, Azure Mountain, Saint Regis Mountain and Debar Mountain to the north.

References

  1. Goodwin, Tony, ed., Adirondack Trails, High Peaks Region, Lake George, New York: Adirondack Mountain Club, 2004. ISBN 1-931951-05-5
  2. McMartin, Barbara & Bill Ingersoll, Discover the Northern Adirondacks, Lake View Press, Canada Lake, NY, third edition, 2005. ISBN 1-888374-26-8

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