Hiking the 15.2-mile loop of the Dix Range in the ADK

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Published 2021-08-17

During mid-July, I hiked the Dix Range in an effort to go back to finish the whole loop, which I originally attempted nearly 2 years ago. This 15.2-mile loop has 5,196 feet of elevation gain and contains 5 total mountains: Macomb, South Dix (Carson), Grace (East Dix), Hough, and Dix. On this trip, I will be completing my 40th high peak in my aspiration to becoming an Adirondack High Peak 46er, which would be Dix mountain. I also backpacked into Slide Brook lean-to (which I highly recommend!) to escape the 4am rush at the parking lot, which was very relaxing. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the video as I attempt to captivate the beauty that this range has to offer and the wildlife as well!

Also, this is easily one of my favorite ranges in all of the Adirondacks :)

I kind of like to do this video and photo thing, so follow me on Instagram for more!
IG: @jakevitalephotography

Thank you for watching and I'll see ya soon!

All Comments (10)

@investigator2016 1 year ago

Hiking this range in a month. Excited
@lucasszablewski7727 1 year ago

Great video doing this hike this Wednesday
@Vaigue 2 years ago

Watching this is making me want to do the loop again, it was amazing and breathtaking
@kaitlynnvitale6449 2 years ago

i love the outro , great vid jake
@nanettesmith8908 2 years ago

Thanks, Jake. Loved hiking Dix range with you thru this video. I did it with your dad years ago. I'm enjoying your technique of fading the background or foreground of small parts of nature's beauty. Love the details.
@DavidWhite-bu2lj 2 years ago

Jake - Would love to experience this with you some time! Great video as always!
@julzflys 2 years ago

Thanks again to you and your dad redirecting us to the cairn to get back on the trail to Marshall! It was a fun day!
@lynzyla5941 2 years ago

Great video, Jake!
@d0n315 1 year ago

Did you by chance go to high school in Oneida NY?