Mount Marcy Climbing notes shared by Mountain-Forecast users

• January 30, 2023
  Rich from United States
  

  My Friend and I are planning a hike on Marcy March 4th this year. How's the snow up there? Hiking conditions ? can you park in the Adirondak Loj near Heart Lake ? or is it snowed out ?

• October 18, 2021
  Paul Thornton from United States
  

  We hiked Mt. Marcy on Oct. 11-12, 2021. The weather was low 40's at night and 60's by the afternoon. The wind was manageable. We had no rain so the conditions were perfect. The sky was clear. The trail was still muddy but never impassable. In fact, my shoes barely got wet from the planks and rock hopping We were able to claim the last available legal camping site about 1 mile past the lean-tos at Mt. Marcy dam. This gave us about a 8 mile round trip hike on Tuesday, Oct. 12th. As I look at the mountain weather forecast this week, I see that we probably caught the last good week of the season. The weather on Monday, Oct. 18th is 23-25 degrees F. all day with a chill factor of 7 F. at night.

  The hike is worth it in these great conditions. I would not have enjoyed any rain or low wind chill.
  
  My hiking buddy is 67 and I am 69. We are active and in pretty good shape.

  Enjoy your climbing.

• October 29, 2019
  Joseph Wagner from United States
  

  I climbed it in the last week of March 2019. The wind was about 60 mph at the summit with whiteout conditions. My group managed to get through the blizzard above the treeline but absolutely do not lose sight of the cairns or else you're stranded. The trail is completely lost because of the hard freeze plus the snow. Great for the adventurous at heart, I must say.

• March 02, 2018
  Miriam from United States
  

  I have not hiked Marcy, but have many in the area. Early may will be muddy and depending on the weather you could still encounter some snow or ice on peaks.But the bugs should not be bad yet, that is a plus.

• February 22, 2018
  kris proseus from United States
  

  Wanted to hike the first week of May 2018. Is it a good time to hike?

• February 20, 2018
  rahul narode from United States
  

  Hi. Planning to hike and camp Mt Marcy in week or two. Has anyone gone up lately and hows conditions look like? Any information will be helpful.

• February 01, 2018
  Cindy from Canada
  

  Hello, we want to hike up Mount Marcy on the weekend.
  Has anyone been lately. If so, how is it?

  Thank you

• May 06, 2014
  Veronica from United States
  

  Planning to hike Marcy May 18th with 19 year old son and stay over at lean to at loj. Hopefully no snow or ice by then? Anyone know what it like up there this week?

• April 28, 2014
  Daniel from United States
  

  Thinking about climbing in a few weeks, mid to late may. Anyone known the mud condition then?

• October 17, 2012
  Anthony from United States
  

  I have been on top of Marcy many times, last year I went in mid November and encountered about 6 inches of snow that fell the night before, and sufficient ice to make it difficult to walk with out traction with temps in the range of 40-20's as you approach the summit with at least 20mph winds during the day.

  I would say for a late October trip, personally I would use MicroSpikes or something similar, because crampons will be too much for the little amount of ice at this time and they would get significantly worn on the bare rock. as far as snow shoes... I Went in mid November and found about 6 inches of snow. I would not recommend snow shoes at this time, As long as you have good tall warm boots.

  Best of Luck, Anthony

• October 16, 2012
  Joseph Schafer from United States
  

  Planning a trip to climb Mt Marcy October 27th a one day trip to the summit. I am concerned about wearing the correct gear on the trip. Apparrel foot gear etc.
  At what point should I anticipate snow. Should I need snow shoes all the way or just crampons for the summit ?

  Thanks