Basin and Gothics are also traversed and rank in the top 10 highest peaks in the state. The route also reaches the top of the 3rd highest New York peak, Mt Haystack. The route's climbing climaxes on Mt Marcy, The highest summit in New York. Along the way the route ascends 10 summits, including 8 of the Adriondack 46ers. The Great Range Traverse travels roughly 25 miles over the High Peaks of the Great Range. Now that I live in the Adirondacks, the Great Range Traverse caught my attention. The one day Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire and the 30 mile Barren- Chairback Range day hike in Maine are couple such hikes that come to mind. I have shared my experiences in the past on this blog of some of these hikes. Single day range traverses make for a fun, yet brutal way to push my body's limit while taking in scenery. Every now and then I like to push my limits when hiking.
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