A typical trail view in the Adirondacks, boulders pave the way.
In the spring and after heavy rain, a large waterfall cascades across the trail.
The trail is well marked.
The steep ascent to Wright.
Algonquin from the ascent on Wright.
Nearing Wright's false summit with large cairns marking the way.
One of the many slides leading into Avalanche Lake.
Some remains from the plane that crashed.
The memorial plaque honoring the site of the plane crash.
The steep trail to the top of Algonquin.
Alpine vegetation is fragile and should not be walked on.
Colden in the foreground, with the trapdyke clearly visible near the center. Marcy looms in the background.
Looking northeast toward the prominent slides on Gothics (right) and Giant (background).
The view of the Flowed Lands and Opalescent River drainage.
Looking south toward Iroquois.
This misleading trail sign directs you to the alternate route down the mountain, not to Iroquois Peak.
A boardwalk on the marshy saddle between Algonquin and Iroquois.
Looking past the summit cairn toward Algonquin.
Colden and its many slides on the way down the yellow trail toward Avalanche Pass.
The trail is steep with occasional wooden ladders for assistance.
For a short while the trail meanders down a steep streambed.
Fall foliage in the Adirondacks.