Porter Mountain is a gorgeous peak that is frequently summited in conjunction with the very popular Cascade Mountain. It features a small rock summit, and a rock ledge with fantastic views.
Height: 4,058 feet (1237 meters)
Distance: 5.6 miles (9.01 km)
Elevation Gain: 2,293 feet ( 698.9 meters)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 4-5 hours
Trails
Cascade Mountain Trail – 5.6 miles
This trail is the most common way for hikers to summit Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain. It is an out and back trail that features a mostly gradual gain to the summit. Around 1.8 miles into the trail, you will get your fits good views, and will reach the summit of porter in 2.8 miles. The junction for the summits of Cascade Mountain and Porter Mountain is located 2.1 miles into the trail.
Trail Map
Directions
There is parking along NY-73 in various spots near the trailhead.
Winter Hiking
Porter Mountain is a fantastic winter hike due to the relatively short distance. It also doesn’t feature many steep or dangerous ice sections making it a frequently hiked winter ascent.
Weather Forecast
Lake Placid, NY
Tonight
Rain showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 23 to 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers before 10am, then snow showers between 10am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 24 in the afternoon. West wind 21 to 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. North wind 14 to 24 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South wind around 7 mph.
Pictures
Views of Cascade Mountain from Porter Mountain
Trail Junction between Porter Mountain and Cascade Mountain
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