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Indian Head Adirondaks

Indian Head and the various ledges, lookouts, and waterfalls, are part of a very popular trail system that runs through the Adirondack Mountain Reserve Conservation Easement Tract. Offering some of the best views and nature treks in the Adirondak Mountains. Rainbow Falls is generally included in this trek making it a loop hike. This hike is ecompassed by the 7,000 Adirondak Mountain Reserve and reservations are required to enter this reserve.

Please Note:

Advanced reservations are required to park and to enter the Adirondak Mountain Reserve which this hike is part of.

Parking:

AMR Trailhead, GPS: 44.149718, -73.767924

Key Features
  • Beautiful views of the Lower Ausable Lake
  • Rainbow Falls.
  • Views of Gothics.
  • Numerous vistas and waterfalls.
  • A beautiful winter hike.
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NYDEC Adirondack Mountain Reserve Info

Indian Head
Indian Head
Location Keene, NY
Coordinates 44.149718, -73.767924
Elevation 2,700+
Difficulty 4/10
Popularity Very High

It can not be stressed enough to plan accordingly for venturing out into the wilderness whether it is for a multi-day backpacking trip or even for the simplest of day hikes. An innocent stray off course and an easy overlook of essential gear can result in disaster with life threatening consequences in an instant, even for the most avid backcountry trekker.

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