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Jay Mountain Trailhead

134 Jay Mountain Rd, Jay, NY 12941
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Tom HoosTom Hoos
A truly exceptional mountain on its own, but add in a total solar eclipse and it's otherworldly. The climb is kind of long and gradual. It's steep enough so you definitely wish it would flatten out for a bit but not so steep you have to stop and catch your breath. The lower overlook is really phenomenal. 360° degree views. With almost 50 pounds of gear, I didn't go to the actual summit since the view was excellent. I will be back though when I'm not carrying all my photography gear to hit the entire ridge to the actual summit as I'm very certain it too is magnificent.
Terrence CroninTerrence Cronin
A fairly steady 20-40 degree incline in a canopy of trees with little views... For about an hour and a half. But then the trail opens up and you home the rest of the hour (+) on the open ridgeline and the views are MAJESTIC! Definitely recommend the trip for people who want great views, moderate challenge, but nothing technical. I think the total trip is 7+ miles back and forth. We did it in 6.5 hours because we took our time and I like to take photos. Could definitely do it in half time or less.
Glen MacGlen Mac
Possibly one of my favorite hikes in the Adirondacks. Not too difficult a trail but it's long. Only a few small scrambles on the Ridgeline. When you break the tree line it's an incredible Ridgeline hike with 360 views. If you're in shape this hike is very doable. I'd recommend it for kids as well. Should take an average hiker just under 2-3 hours to the top of Jay mountain. Don't be fooled though, there's a few false summits before you hit the real one....but they're all stunning. Enjoy!
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A truly exceptional mountain on its own, but add in a total solar eclipse and it's otherworldly. The climb is kind of long and gradual. It's steep enough so you definitely wish it would flatten out for a bit but not so steep you have to stop and catch your breath. The lower overlook is really phenomenal. 360° degree views. With almost 50 pounds of gear, I didn't go to the actual summit since the view was excellent. I will be back though when I'm not carrying all my photography gear to hit the entire ridge to the actual summit as I'm very certain it too is magnificent.
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A fairly steady 20-40 degree incline in a canopy of trees with little views... For about an hour and a half. But then the trail opens up and you home the rest of the hour (+) on the open ridgeline and the views are MAJESTIC! Definitely recommend the trip for people who want great views, moderate challenge, but nothing technical. I think the total trip is 7+ miles back and forth. We did it in 6.5 hours because we took our time and I like to take photos. Could definitely do it in half time or less.
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Possibly one of my favorite hikes in the Adirondacks. Not too difficult a trail but it's long. Only a few small scrambles on the Ridgeline. When you break the tree line it's an incredible Ridgeline hike with 360 views. If you're in shape this hike is very doable. I'd recommend it for kids as well. Should take an average hiker just under 2-3 hours to the top of Jay mountain. Don't be fooled though, there's a few false summits before you hit the real one....but they're all stunning. Enjoy!
Glen Mac

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1y

A truly exceptional mountain on its own, but add in a total solar eclipse and it's otherworldly.

The climb is kind of long and gradual. It's steep enough so you definitely wish it would flatten out for a bit but not so steep you have to stop and catch your breath.

The lower overlook is really phenomenal. 360° degree views. With almost 50 pounds of gear, I didn't go to the actual summit since the view was excellent.

I will be back though when I'm not carrying all my photography gear to hit the entire ridge to the actual summit as I'm very certain it too is...

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1y

The 360° view at the top is outstanding. This is mostly a moderately easy hike during the first half and then more steep and rocky during the second half. We did not do the Ridgeline after the summit.

Pro tip. You will think you are at the summit but then there is a 50 ft trail that starts at the back of that landing that takes you to the real summit. If you do not have 360° views, you are not yet there.

Our total out and back time was 4 hours and 15 minutes, including a 45-minute lunch break...

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4y

A fairly steady 20-40 degree incline in a canopy of trees with little views... For about an hour and a half.

But then the trail opens up and you home the rest of the hour (+) on the open ridgeline and the views are MAJESTIC! Definitely recommend the trip for people who want great views, moderate challenge, but nothing technical.

I think the total trip is 7+ miles back and forth. We did it in 6.5 hours because we took our time and I like to take photos. Could definitely do it in half...

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