Unboring Exploring: ADK Backpacking Avalanche Pass to Lake Colden, NY

Venture into the High Peaks Wilderness of NY’s Adirondack Mountains on this overnight backpacking trip! Stroll through aromatic pine forests, clamber over wooden planks along Avalanche Lake, and settle on a campsite beside divine Opalescent Brook for the evening. Just remember to bring your BEAR CAN and plenty of layers (since CAMPFIRES are PROHIBITED), and you’ll be all set for a magnificent Adirondack adventure!
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[@kontenpencari31]

Beautiful 🙏👍

[@wix118]

Great video and great music!! Absolutely stoked to try this hike!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for tuning in! :D Enjoy the journey!

[@hikewithmike4673]

Nice hiking area and beautiful area!

[@tylerandrew1009]

Thanks for this awesome video. Planning on backpacking in the ADK next fall and this is one of the areas I'll be at. Much appreciated!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching - and enjoy your trip once it comes around!

[@tylerandrew1009]

@@UnboringExploring hi again... do you recall if the site you stayed at was one of the three sites just SW of Opalescent Leanto - does that sound right?

[@FunJourneys]

Very nice video. I'm starting the high peak this year (2017).

[@Polarcutter]

Very nice, brought back memories! Finished 46 in 2004👌🏼

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it :) & congrats on your 46er status!

[@garovetsas4125]

Love the MARCY LOOP I GO TWICE A YEAR

[@danaelizabethx]

Nice!!!

[@UnboringExploring]

Thank ya :]

[@CuracaoLife]

Epic hiking! You have a great voice :)

[@UnboringExploring]

Haha, glad ya think so!

[@CuracaoLife]

Unboring Exploring You're welcome ;)

[@darenroth7390]

nice video,,,

[@UnboringExploring]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexl8328]

Do you need a backcountry permit or reserve a campsite or is it first come first served??

[@UnboringExploring]

Hey Alex! Not sure the protocol these days - I would reach out to the ADK Mountain Club (who run Heart Lake Loj at the trailhead of this trek) for up-to-date information: email [e-mail] or call 518-523-3441

[@karinamisic4473]

I’m wanting to do a hike around avalanche lake. What would you recommend to just do a day hike?

[@UnboringExploring]

The total mileage is 12 miles (6 miles out, 6 miles back) from Heart Lake to Avalanche Pass - while it is doable if you're in good shape and plenty prepared, keep in mind it will be an all-day affair :) Hope that helps!

[@allezshazam]

@@UnboringExploring hmm another CZcams hiker said it’s 4.8 miles from Adirondack loJ to avalanche lake. Are there different trailhead entrances you can take?

[@UnboringExploring]

​@@allezshazam Ah - Perhaps to Avalanche Pass it is 6 miles, but to the beginning of Avalanche Lake is less distance (could be 4.8!) - though only one way - so the total distance of the hike is double whichever distance you hike in since it is an out-and-back. Check out Lake Placid's website for more info: www.lakeplacid.com/do/hiking/avalanche-lake

[@miketriz3100]

Lol@hey