Porter and Cascade Mountains (Adirondacks)
January 6, 2024
This is a difficult out and back hike starting from the Cascade Mountain Trailhead. We will take the Cascade Mountain Trail before branching off to the Porter Mountain Trail to the summit of Porter Mountain. We will descend the way we came back onto the Cascade Mountain Trail and ascend to the summit of Cascade Mountain. Micro spikes, headlamp/flashlight, and snowshoes are required. Please, experienced hikers only. Please carpool for this hike. There will be an initial 4:30 AM meetup in the South Burlington Starbucks parking lot to encourage carpooling. Meet at the Trailhead at ~6:15 AM.
Difficult Hike/snowshoe, Moderate to strong pace. 6 miles. 2300′ elevation gain.
Group limit 10.
Contact leader by 1/3.
