Become a hiking 3-6-9 er

How do I become a Tri-Lakes 3-6-9er?

The Adirondack region is rich with popular hiking and outdoor challenges. From the 46 High Peaks and the Fire Tower mountains, to the recently created ADK-9 and 50 Falls Challenges, there are endless adventures to be found.

The newest Adirondack hiking challenge is the Tri-Lakes TRIFECTA. Taking place in Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid, the TRIFECTA takes hikers through three beautiful Adirondack villages. 

All hikers must summit 3 Tupper Lake peaks, 6 Saranac Lake peaks and 9 Lake Placid peaks in order to complete the challenge. All hikes are family and pet friendly, and all trails are marked and maintained. 

The Tri-Lakes TRIFECTA was created by avid, local hikers who were looking for a new quest. Are you ready to conquer the TRIFECTA? Plan your journey to the Tri-Lakes today!

Complete list of peaks:

Tupper Lake:

Arab, Coney, Goodman

Saranac Lake:

Ampersand, Baker, Haystack, McKenzie, Scarface, St. Regis

Lake Placid:

Baxter, Bear Den, Big Crow, Catamount, Cobble Hill, Hurricane, Mt. Jo, Mt. Van Hoevenverg, Pitchoff

Upon successful completion of the above hikes, please complete the registration form, linked below, mail it in with a $15 completion fee, and you will be sent a Tri-Lakes Trifecta certificate of completion with your registration number, a 3-6-9er decal, and a patch, and you will be added to our official finisher list.