Mount Marcy is the highest point in New York State, with an elevation of 5,343 feet (1,629 m). It is a popular destination for hikers due to its stature and expansive views, and the peak can get very crowded in the summer months. Located in Essex County, the mountain is in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks Region of the High Peaks Wilderness Area.
Read more about Mount Marcy: History, Routes, Lake Tear of The Clouds, Gallery
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“Nixon is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump for a speech on conservation.”
—Adlai Stevenson (1900–1965)