Donaldson Mountain
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Donaldson Mountain is usually reached during the Seward Range traverse, sitting between Seward and Emmons on a muddy, unmarked ridge.
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Destination map
Donaldson Mountain
Map note
This map marks the hiking objective itself.
Route files
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See the Seward Range guide.
Open the Seward Range guide to understand the Coreys Road herd-path routes for Seward, Donaldson, Emmons, and Seymour.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Donaldson Mountain sits between Seward and Emmons on the Seward Range ridge. It is rarely a casual standalone summit, because reaching it usually means committing to remote herd-path travel and a long Coreys Road day.
Access
Primary Seward Range hub. Verify parking lot/trailhead coordinate. Signed roadside lot on the north side of NY-3; fills early on busy days.
Cautions
Donaldson is part of a remote herd-path ridge system. Mud, navigation, repeated climbs, and the long exit to Coreys Road can make the day slower than the mileage suggests.