Rocky Peak Ridge
Rocky Peak Ridge can be climbed from two directions. The East Trail begins at a parking lot on U.S. Route 9, north of its junction with New York State Route 73 and south of New Russia. It continues 1.9 miles (3.1 km) to the Blueberry Cobbles, where it splits in two, with the red trail bypassing the Blueberry Cobbles and the yellow trail passing over them, offering views of the Boquet River and Dix Range. After the trails rejoin in Mason Notch, the route continues over the summits of Mason Mountain and Bald Peak, and then along the ridge to the summit of Rocky Peak Ridge. Near the summit, the trail passes Lake Mary Louise, named for Mary Louise Wicks, a summer visitor in the 19th century. Good views in all directions are available on the peak, including the east face of Giant Mountain. This route has a one-way distance of 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and ascent of 4,700 feet (1,400 m).
The East Trail continues from Rocky Peak Ridge to the col between it and Giant Mountain, and then to the summit of Giant Mountain. This allows Rocky Peak Ridge to instead be approached from the west by first climbing Giant Mountain.
References
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