McKenzie Mountain
Northern Region • Northern Region
McKenzie Mountain is a steep Saranac Lake 6er and Lake Placid-area summit with rugged climbing, ledges, and broad views toward Whiteface, Saranac Lake, and the High Peaks.
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McKenzie Mountain
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McKenzie Mountain is one of the harder non-High-Peak mountain hikes around Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. From the Whiteface Inn Lane approach, the route begins more gradually before committing to steeper, rougher climbing, including trail junctions, slabby sections, and multiple summit bumps. The mountain is the highest of the Saranac Lake 6ers and rewards the effort with ledge views toward Whiteface, the Saranac Lakes, and the High Peaks. This is a real mountain day, not a casual village hike.