Primary Route
From Route 73 via Cascade Mountain Trail
Primary Route
Trail To
Porter Mountain
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Miles5.6
HIKE ADK®
Porter Mountain is a lower profile 46er usually paired with Cascade, with supported access from Route 73 and Mount Van Hoevenberg.
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Porter Mountain
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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 Options
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- Selected Distance
- 5.6 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 2,350 feet
- Est. Time
- 5-8 hours
- Trailhead
- Not listed
- Trail Markers
- Red trail markers
From Route 73 via Cascade Mountain Trail
Primary Route
Follow the Cascade Mountain Trail from Route 73 to the upper junction, then take the Porter side trail to Porter’s summit. Return to the junction before climbing Cascade or descending to Route 73.
Selected route caution
Porter adds mileage, mud, and a second summit to the Cascade outing. Treat it as part of the full route plan, not as an automatic add-on in poor weather or fading daylight.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Porter Mountain is most often climbed with Cascade from the Route 73 trailhead, adding a quieter wooded summit from the upper junction. It has less summit drama than Cascade, but mud, mileage, and the return climb still make it part of a real two-peak day.
Route Options
Porter Mountain has 2 route options shown here. Compare trailheads, mileage, gain, and access notes before choosing an approach.
Access
Use designated Route 73 parking only; this area fills early and roadside restrictions may apply.
Cautions
Porter adds mileage, mud, and a second summit to the Cascade outing. Treat it as part of the full route plan, not as an automatic add-on in poor weather or fading daylight.