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Elephant Head

Southern Region • Southern Region

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Elephant Head is a short, steep Adirondack foothill hike near Malone with open ledge views and a rough seasonal access road.

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Elephant Head is a compact summit hike south of Malone near the Lake Titus and Titusville area, with a short but steep final climb. The primary outing is about 1.0 mile round trip from the upper parking area, with open ledge views and a quick summit-style payoff. The route is easy to moderate overall, but the access road and steep upper section make planning important.