Blake Peak
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About Blake Peak
Blake Peak rises to 3,960 feet (1,207 m) and is the forty-third highest peak in New York. Located just south of Mount Colvin in the eastern High Peaks region, Blake is typically climbed in conjunction with Colvin via the Lake Road and Gill Brook Trail from the Adirondack Mountain Reserve. Despite officially being measured below 4,000 feet, Blake remains on the traditional 46er list. The peak is known for the steep and often muddy trail between Colvin and Blake, colloquially known as 'The Death March' among hikers. The heavily wooded summit offers limited views, though there are a few lookout points providing glimpses of the surrounding mountains and the Ausable Lakes below.
History
Blake Peak was named after Mills Blake, a surveyor who worked with Verplanck Colvin during the original Adirondack Survey in the late 19th century. The mountain was included in the original Adirondack 46er list, though later measurements have shown it to be just under 4,000 feet at 3,960 feet. Despite this, it remains on the traditional list of 46 High Peaks that hikers climb to become 46ers. Like many peaks in this area, access to Blake Peak crosses the private Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR), which allows hikers to traverse their lands via an easement agreement with New York State. The trail between Colvin and Blake, notorious for its steep, eroded, and often muddy conditions, has earned colorful nicknames from generations of hikers. Despite these challenges, Blake remains a necessary destination for aspiring 46ers and offers a true wilderness experience.
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