Cascade Mountain
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Cascade Mountain is a popular introductory High Peak with open summit views and two Hike ADK supported approaches from Route 73 and Mount Van Hoevenberg.
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Destination map
Cascade Mountain
Map note
This map marks the hiking objective itself.
Route files
Route lines and GPX downloads are available only for selected launch routes. Most destination maps will remain objective-only until a later version.
Doing the 46?
See the Cascade & Porter guide.
Open the Cascade and Porter guide to understand the shared Route 73 approach, upper junction, and Porter side trip.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Cascade Mountain is one of the most popular first High Peaks, climbed from Route 73 by a steady marked trail to an open, weather-exposed summit. The route is straightforward by High Peaks standards, but the summit exposure and crowded roadside access still require planning.
Access
Primary Route 73 parking fills early on busy days; park only in legal signed areas and expect roadside congestion in peak season. Use designated Route 73 parking only; this area fills early and roadside restrictions may apply.
Cautions
Cascade’s summit is exposed and can be windy, cold, or clouded in. Route 73 parking is limited and roadside congestion is common, so use only legal signed parking.