Avalanche Lake Trail at Adirondack High Peaks, New York, United States Aug 18, 2025

There"s no easing into the wild here—the Avalanche Lake trail carves a bold path through rock scrambles, narrow ledges and alpine serenity. Tucked away in the Adirondack High Peaks in New York, United States, this less-than-a-square-kilometres alpine lake sits at over 800 metres between Mount Colden and Avalanche Mountain. Shaped by ancient glaciers, the lake is framed by dramatic cliffs and rugged terrain that echo its icy origins. Its most striking feature is the Trap Dike—an over 300-metre rock canyon flanked by steep walls, making the lake one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the Adirondacks. Massive avalanches carved these cliffs, leaving behind the dramatic landscape that gave Avalanche Lake its name.

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