Near Indian Pass Trail
Looking out at the top of Indian Pass
Near Indian Pass Trail
Henderson Lake from the dam
Near Indian Pass Trail
Turn off to the unmaintained trail to Street and Nye.
Near Indian Pass Trail
View from down the trail to the right of the Scott Pond sign
Near Indian Pass Trail
Trail map and trail intro.

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Indian Pass Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy start leading to a steep climb and a great view.
9.2
mi
Distance
1,178
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.18mi
Distance
1,178ft
Elevation Gain
1,581ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
2,873ft
High Point
1,763ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Start at the Adirondak Loj and follow the Indian Pass Trail around Heart Lake for 2 miles until Rocky Falls. Here you can take an off-shoot down the right to the falls for 0.2 miles or continue on Indian Pass Trail. For Rocky Falls, when you get to a Y in the trail around 2 miles in, take a right down to Indian Pass Brook. When you get to a sign for a lean-to, head left to the falls. The lean-to is on the opposite side of the brook behind the falls.From Rocky Falls, continue another 1.5 miles to Scott Clearing Lean-to. About 0.3 miles from this you should come to a sign that points right back to Scott and Wallface ponds or left to Indian Pass. Head left. You'll pass an old camping section on your right and, if you have time, go down a faint trail to the right following a stream to a clearing. In the distance, you can see the backside of Wallface.Getting back on the trail, follow a stream up a steep section and then turn right and follow a steep descent back to the brook. You'll rock hop along the brook and cross it twice. Next, follow a steep stream up to Indian Pass which is also very wet. This area includes some rock scrambling, and backpackers may want to take their packs off. This area is also where there can be snow into late spring. This section is only about 1 mile long but it is the most difficult. At the top, there should be a sign for the lookout. If you start heading downhill again you have gone too far.From here, take a steep downhill that involves ladders and some scrambling to a flat section. This part can get very muddy. Hike about 1.7 miles to Wallface on your right and then another 0.7 miles to an intersection. Head left for a steep climb and descent or go right by Henderson Lake for 1.5 miles to Upper Works Parking.

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