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Whiteface Mountain

Order in 46R List:
5

Whiteface from the west

Elevation: 4867' (1483m)
Officially trailled
Location: N44.3657 W73.9032 (WGS84)
show on locator map (shaded terrain)
show on locator map (satellite)
show on locator map (topographic)
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Whiteface is different from most 46er peaks for several reasons: First, it sits far away from the main body of the High Peaks (well, except for Esther, but Esther is really part of the Whiteface 'massif' anyway). Second, it has a weather station on the summit and a highway leading nearly all the way up it. Third, it has an Olympic ski hill on its lower eastern flanks. And fouth, but definitely not least, is the fact that Whiteface, unlike most of the High Peaks, shows the signs of recent Alpine glaciation. As a result, it has different and interesting topography: narrow, rocky ridges and bowl-like gulfs radiating from its summit. And, being one of the highest of the High Peaks, it has an open above-treeline summit. Views are excellent in all directions, including east to Lake Champlain and Vermont, and south to the somewhat distant central High Peaks. Although you can reach this summit very easily with a car via the toll road, the two official trails leading to its summit offer a more intimate and rewarding experience.

Andrew's climb logs of Whiteface Mountain: [Jul. 20, 1997], [Feb. 14, 2003], [Aug. 6, 2005], [Dec. 22, 2007], [Jan. 22, 2012], [Sep. 1, 2012], [May 3, 2015]

More Images of Whiteface Mountain

Whiteface

Whiteface summit

Whiteface from Cascade

Whiteface from Esther east ridge

Whiteface from Cascade

Related Image Galleries / Trip Reports (Whiteface Mountain)

Trip Report and Pictures: Winter Whiteface Climb

Image Gallery: August 2005 Whiteface and Esther Hike

Image Gallery: December 2007 Winter kickoff hike - Whiteface and Esther

Image Gallery: January 2012 Whiteface-Esther Loop Hike

Image Gallery: September 2012 Whiteface-Esther Traverse

Image Gallery: May 2015 Whiteface Climb

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Return to alavigne.net home Adirondack High Peaks Table of Contents General Info Main Page Overview Map & Intro ADK 46 Peak List Peak Locator Map Image Compendium Panoramas Links and Resources Andrew's Adventures Image Galleries and Trip Reports Annotated Peak List 46R Climb Summary Climbing Log Spotlight on Marcy Dam Maps and Graphs GPS Tracklogs and Waypoints Communicate Send Feedback	Whiteface Mountain Order in 46R List: 5 Whiteface from the west Elevation: 4867' (1483m) Officially trailled Location: N44.3657 W73.9032 (WGS84) show on locator map (shaded terrain) show on locator map (satellite) show on locator map (topographic) show on topozone map (external) Whiteface is different from most 46er peaks for several reasons: First, it sits far away from the main body of the High Peaks (well, except for Esther, but Esther is really part of the Whiteface 'massif' anyway). Second, it has a weather station on the summit and a highway leading nearly all the way up it. Third, it has an Olympic ski hill on its lower eastern flanks. And fouth, but definitely not least, is the fact that Whiteface, unlike most of the High Peaks, shows the signs of recent Alpine glaciation. As a result, it has different and interesting topography: narrow, rocky ridges and bowl-like gulfs radiating from its summit. And, being one of the highest of the High Peaks, it has an open above-treeline summit. Views are excellent in all directions, including east to Lake Champlain and Vermont, and south to the somewhat distant central High Peaks. Although you can reach this summit very easily with a car via the toll road, the two official trails leading to its summit offer a more intimate and rewarding experience. Andrew's climb logs of Whiteface Mountain: [Jul. 20, 1997], [Feb. 14, 2003], [Aug. 6, 2005], [Dec. 22, 2007], [Jan. 22, 2012], [Sep. 1, 2012], [May 3, 2015] More Images of Whiteface Mountain Whiteface Whiteface summit Whiteface from Cascade Whiteface from Esther east ridge Whiteface from Cascade Related Image Galleries / Trip Reports (Whiteface Mountain) Trip Report and Pictures: Winter Whiteface Climb Image Gallery: August 2005 Whiteface and Esther Hike Image Gallery: December 2007 Winter kickoff hike - Whiteface and Esther Image Gallery: January 2012 Whiteface-Esther Loop Hike Image Gallery: September 2012 Whiteface-Esther Traverse Image Gallery: May 2015 Whiteface Climb Send feedback or leave comments (note: comments in message board below are separate from those in above message board) send feedback \| homemade custom message board (358 messages) (last message posted on Tue. Aug. 02, 08:32 EDT 2016 by Scott)
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