Gray Peak (New York)

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Gray Peak

View of Gray Peak from Mount Marcy in winter.
Elevation 4,826 feet (1,471 metres)
Location New York, USA
Range Adirondacks
Prominence 110 ft (35 m) [1]
Coordinates 44°06′42″N 73°56′07″W / 44.11167, -73.93528Coordinates: 44°06′42″N 73°56′07″W / 44.11167, -73.93528
Topo map USGS Mount Marcy
Easiest route hike
Listing Adirondack High Peaks

Gray Peak is the seventh highest peak in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Park, in New York, USA, and is located in close proximity to Mount Marcy, the highest peak in New York state.[2] It was named for Asa Gray by Verplanck Colvin.

Gray Peak is most frequently climbed from Lake Tear of the Clouds, with approaches via Elk Lake or Upper Works. Gray is the highest peak in the Adirondacks without a maintained and marked trail.[3] This fact, combined with the somewhat limited view from Gray's summit, means that it is less frequently climbed than many shorter peaks.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Key col elevation between 1,430 and 1,440 m.
  2. ^ "Gray Peak." Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary, 3rd ed. 2001. (ISBN 0-87779-546-0) Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster Inc., p. 442.
  3. ^ Peakbagger.com info

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