Test: Adirondacks High Peaks Trivia

In order to be considered one of the "High Peaks" each mountain must be at least ______ away from an even higher peak.

With today's more accurate measurements, this peak would <b>not</b> be considered one of the 46 High Peaks:

The following quote... "Yesterday I ascended fourteen Adirondack peaks. Thus I have carried a little farther the fantastic pastime of record climbing, adding three to Malcolm's total of eleven. Perhaps within a few weeks, surely as soon as a few more mountains in the vicinity of Mount Marcy have trails cut on to them, somebody will readily enough overtop my record. Certainly it is a mark which any reasonably vigorous person in good physical condition can equal if he tries it when there are long daylight hours. In fact, it would fit perfectly in a class with flagpole sitting and marathon dancing as an entirely useless type of record, made only to be broken, were it not that I had such a thoroughly glorious time out of the entire day." is attributable to whom?

The Adirondacks are estimated to be between 880 million to 1 billion years of age and are comprised mostly of metamorphic rock. Despite their tremendous age, the Adirondacks are still rising today at a rate of 1-3mm per year.

How many peaks in the Adirondacks are over 5000 ft in elevation?

This mountain contains very steep sections featuring cables to assist climbers:

At three days, seventeen hours, and fourteen minutes, who is the fastest to climb all 46 high peaks?

Name this lake as viewed from Fish Hawk Cliffs:

Mt. Marcy is sometimes referred to as:

Herbert K. Clark, George Marshall and Robert Marshall were the first Adirondack 46ers, during which year did they finish?

The following quote, ``Far above the chilly waters of Lake Avalanche at an elevation of 4,293 feet lies summit water, a minute, unpretending, tear of the clouds -- as it were -- a lovely pool shivering in the breezes of the mountains and sending its limpid surplus through Feldspar Brook to the Opalescent River, the well-spring of the Hudson,'' is attributable to whom?

Article 14 of the New York State Constitution was created on November 6th, 1894. This article states: "The lands of the state, now owned or hereafter acquired, constituting the forest preserve as now fixed by law, shall be forever kept as wild forest lands. They shall not be leased, sold or exchanged, or be taken by any corporation, public or private, nor shall the timber thereon be sold, removed or destroyed." This article assures the Adirondack Forest Preserve the highest level of protection for publicly owned lands in the country. This article is known as...

The highest mountain in the Adirondacks which is considered trail less (without maintained trails) is:

Name this mountain as seen from Skylight:

This picture is taken from Iroquois. Which mountain is shown in the immediate background?

Who was known as 'The Hermit of Cold River'?

How many peaks in the Adirondacks are 4000 ft or higher?

The Adirondack State Park is approximately the size of...

The highest lake in elevation above sea level in New York State is in the High Peaks. What is the name of this lake?

The hike of Mount Marcy requires a minimum round-trip of 14.8 miles. How many state highpoints require a longer hike than Mount Marcy?

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