Wright Peak, Mountain summit in Adirondacks, United States
Wright Peak rises to 4,580 feet in the MacIntyre Range, featuring exposed rock surfaces and alpine vegetation above the tree line at its summit.
The mountain received its name in 1873 from surveyor Verplanck Colvin, who dedicated it to Silas Wright, a former New York governor and senator.
The peak stands as part of the ADK 46ers challenge, where mountaineers aim to reach the summits of the 46 highest mountains in the Adirondacks.
Climbers access Wright Peak through the Van Hoevenberg Trail from Adirondak Loj, covering 3.8 miles with an elevation gain of 2,400 feet.
A B-47 aircraft crashed into the mountain in 1962, leaving wreckage pieces near the summit and a memorial plaque honoring the four deceased airmen.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 44.15163,-73.97949
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:10
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