Giant Washbowl & Nubble

Hike Name: Giant Washbowl & Nubble Location: northeast NY Length: 7 Submitted by: Martha Cox Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more New York trail reviews New York national parks New York state parks
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Description
Adirondack High Peaks Region.
Beautiful forested hike suited for a hot summer day, with lots of connecting options.
Start out by passing a roaring waterfall, the follows the stream for a while... through the woods, along what appears to be a rocky stream bed for a while, then after an hour or so, skirting the "washbowl" (tentsites here!) in a pine forest. The climb starts up the back side of the "nubble" of Giant mountain. There are several broad, exposed rock ledges to rest (with berry picking in season),looking down on the lake and peaks such as Noonmark and Round Mtn. directly south. Then on to the nubble - really a very small side peak of Giant, at about 3,000 ft. 360 views of Giant to the north, and surrounding high peaks.
Can extend the length of hike by going to Giant and beyond (4600 ft), or head back down a steep grade in a pine forest to loop back to Roaring Brook. Chapel Pond is just up the road for a swim when you're done.

Directions to Hike
Exit 30 from I-87, Take route 73/9 West, and stay on 73 West at the fork. After 5 miles, trailhead is at the Roaring Brook parking (there's a shorter approach from Chapel Pond, that by-passes the falls and leads directly to the Washbowl lake). The town of St-Hubert's is 2 miles down the road.

Contact Information
Adirondack Mountain Club 518 668-447, or
St-Hubert's Ranger Station.

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