Big Crow Mountain
Northern Region • Northern Region
Big Crow Mountain is a short, steep Lake Placid 9er hike from Crow Clearing with rock-slab footing and unusually expansive High Peaks views.
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Big Crow Mountain
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Trail Overview
Big Crow Mountain is one of the Lake Placid 9ers and a short but steep hike from Crow Clearing in the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness. The summit rewards the effort with an outsized view, including the East Branch of the Ausable River valley and many High Peaks. It is often used as a standalone quick climb, but it also connects to Little Crow, Hurricane Road, and the Nun-da-ga-o/Soda Range route for stronger hikers. Despite the low mileage, the trail climbs directly and includes rock slab or rocky footing, so it feels more strenuous than a simple woods walk.
Access
Major Hurricane/Crow hub. Primary south approach parking is along Route 9N near the signed trailhead. Crow Clearing and Hurricane Mountain Lane provide alternate access points.