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The Adirondack 46 Trivia Quiz

The 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks were all once thought to be over 4000' feet. Modern surveys show that four of them come up a little short. See if you can avoid coming up a little short on this quiz that tours 15 of those peaks.

A multiple-choice quiz by Naugros. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Naugros

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,110

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

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Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. This third highest of the High Peaks was named for its conical shape. Its sharply "pitched" slopes reach 4960', the tallest of the 46 that does not exceed 5000' in altitude. Hint

Silo Mtn.

Mt. Haystack

Rocky Top

Sugarloaf Mtn.

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Question 2 of 15

2. One of the four lower than 4000' feet (by a mere 40'), this peak is named for the sheer drops on its south-eastern slopes. Hint

Breakneck Ridge

Cliff Mtn.

Mt. Wallface

Avalanche Mtn.

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Question 3 of 15

3. The 13th highest peak is named for its distinct outline, especially when seen from the south. More modest souls tried to rename it, but the locals would have none of it. Hint

Mt. Derrier

Nippletop

Tongue Mtn.

Old Johnson Peak

4. Named for the brothers who first ascended all 46 high peaks with their scout Herb Clark, this peak in the McIntyre Range ranks as the 25th highest at 4360' and supplies an "amp"le workout. Hint

Mt. Marshall

Mt. McIntyre

Marx Mtn.

Fender Ridge Peak

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Question 5 of 15

5. This peak dominates Keene Valley and is named for its sheer mass rather than its height. It still ranks as the 12th highest, coming in at 4627'. Hint

Giant Mtn.

Big Mtn.

Large Mtn.

Mt. Massif

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Question 6 of 15

6. This peak is named for the little girl that is said to have been its first conqueror. It is situated close to Whiteface and is one of the many trailless 46. At 4240' it ranks 28th. Hint

Esther Mtn.

Virginia Mtn.

Lisa Mtn.

Doreen Mtn.

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Question 7 of 15

7. Considered the worst view of all the 46, the 45th highest of the High Peaks is not named for a kids' science show host, but for an Adirondack Guide.

Answer: (3 letters, 1 word)

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Question 8 of 15

8. The 39th tallest, only 57' above the 4000' mark, was named for the surveyor whose tireless efforts to map the region helped create the Adirondack Park. Hint

Mt. Colvin

Mt. McNally

Mt. Verplanck

Mt. Hagstrom

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Question 9 of 15

9. This tallest of all High Peaks was named after a former Governor of the state of New York and not for a girl. It comes in at 5344'.

Answer: (5 letters, 1 word)

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Question 10 of 15

10. The second tallest of the High Peaks, this mountain in the McIntyre Range is named for a rival tribe of the Iroquois. Hint

Seneca Mtn.

Mt. Mohawk

Algonquin Peak

Abenake Mtn.

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Question 11 of 15

11. Named for a potential investor in an iron mine, this 11th highest peak shares its name with the lake that separates it from Avalanche Mtn.. Hint

Mt. Redfield

Mt. Colden

Mt. Hough

Mt. Seymour

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Question 12 of 15

12. At 4867', this High Peak which figured prominently in the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, ranks fifth in elevation.

Answer: (9 letters, 1 word)

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Question 13 of 15

13. Named for the doctor who first climbed it, you can celebrate climbing this 38th tallest High Peak by drinking the brown ale that shares its name. Hint

Stout Mtn.

Lager Mtn.

Porter Mtn.

Pilsner Mtn.

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Question 14 of 15

14. This peak's name is derived from the Abenake Indian's pronunciation of the name of the patron saint of travelers and lost items. At 4607' it is the 14th highest High Peak. Hint

Santanikka

Santanoni

Santatoma

Santafred

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Question 15 of 15

15. Named for the same man that negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, this High Peak tops off at 4361', making it the 24th tallest of the 46.

Answer: (6 letters, 1 word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This third highest of the High Peaks was named for its conical shape. Its sharply "pitched" slopes reach 4960', the tallest of the 46 that does not exceed 5000' in altitude.

Answer: Mt. Haystack

One of the many High Peaks named by Orson "Old Mountain Phelps". It has arguably one of the best views of any of the 46. Although Marcy was Phelps' favorite, he liked the view from Haystack better, but only because the view from Marcy lacked Marcy itself.

2. One of the four lower than 4000' feet (by a mere 40'), this peak is named for the sheer drops on its south-eastern slopes.

Answer: Cliff Mtn.

Not to worry, since geologists believe the Adirondacks to be growing, Cliff will quickly (geologically speaking) achieve 4000' in less than 6,000 years. Avalanche is in the High Peaks region, but at 3800' does not count as one of the 46.

3. The 13th highest peak is named for its distinct outline, especially when seen from the south. More modest souls tried to rename it, but the locals would have none of it.

Answer: Nippletop

Nippletop had its name changed to Dial to affect political correctness. Due to protests from the locals its name was changed back and the name Dial was given to the neighboring peak, also one of the 46 at 4020'.

4. Named for the brothers who first ascended all 46 high peaks with their scout Herb Clark, this peak in the McIntyre Range ranks as the 25th highest at 4360' and supplies an "amp"le workout.

Answer: Mt. Marshall

The Marshall brothers (George and Bob) completed their quest to climb the 46 High Peaks in 1925. Mt. Marshall is one of the harder peaks to attain due to its remoteness from all popular entries into the High Peaks Region. James Burnside, author of a popular book on exploring the 46 High Peaks, took six attempts to conquer this peak.

5. This peak dominates Keene Valley and is named for its sheer mass rather than its height. It still ranks as the 12th highest, coming in at 4627'.

Answer: Giant Mtn.

Giant's full name is Giant of the Valley, in respect to its dominance of the region. It is one of only four peaks that are north and east of Rte 73 that leads from the Northway to Lake Placid.

6. This peak is named for the little girl that is said to have been its first conqueror. It is situated close to Whiteface and is one of the many trailless 46. At 4240' it ranks 28th.

Answer: Esther Mtn.

In 1839 a fifteen-year-old girl named Esther McComb set off to climb Whiteface. She got lost and wound up on top of the neighboring mountain. The peak was later named for her. Lisa is my wife's name. I have yet to discover a mountain to name after her.

7. Considered the worst view of all the 46, the 45th highest of the High Peaks is not named for a kids' science show host, but for an Adirondack Guide.

Answer: Nye

Bill Nye (no, not the Science Guy) and Orson "Old Mountain" Phelps both were Adirondack Guides and are the only guides to have High Peaks named for them. Many of the other peaks are named for individuals as well, but none (save the Marshalls) were as familiar with their namesakes as Nye and Phelps.

8. The 39th tallest, only 57' above the 4000' mark, was named for the surveyor whose tireless efforts to map the region helped create the Adirondack Park.

Answer: Mt. Colvin

Verplanck Colvin completed a survey of the Adirondacks in 1873. His field assistant, Mills Blake, also has a High Peak named for him that is just south and a little west of his boss's namesake.

9. This tallest of all High Peaks was named after a former Governor of the state of New York and not for a girl. It comes in at 5344'.

Answer: Marcy

Marcy is also referred to as Tahawaus. It is an Native American (probably Mohawk) word meaning "Cloud-Splitter". However, the name was given not by a Native American, but by Charles Fenno Hoffman, a magazine editor.

10. The second tallest of the High Peaks, this mountain in the McIntyre Range is named for a rival tribe of the Iroquois.

Answer: Algonquin Peak

Iroquois Peak is also a High Peak in the McIntyre Range. Boundary Peak, which lies between the two marked the boundary between the tribal hunting gorunds.

11. Named for a potential investor in an iron mine, this 11th highest peak shares its name with the lake that separates it from Avalanche Mtn..

Answer: Mt. Colden

William C. Redfield was the first to climb Mt. Colden and from its summit was the first known person to spot Mt. Marcy. His main interest lie in iron mines and two peaks in the region are named for people who traveled with him, including David Colden. Redfield has a High Peak named for him as well. Hough and Seymour are also High Peaks.

12. At 4867', this High Peak which figured prominently in the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics, ranks fifth in elevation.

Answer: Whiteface

Whiteface hosted all of the skiing events, except the cross-country skiing which took place at Mt. Van Hoevenberg and the ski jumping. The two ski jumps were rebuilt for the 1980 Olympics and can still be seen today from Rte 73 just south of Lake Placid.

13. Named for the doctor who first climbed it, you can celebrate climbing this 38th tallest High Peak by drinking the brown ale that shares its name.

Answer: Porter Mtn.

The ADK 46 are a group of avid hikers who have climbed all original 46 High Peaks climbed by the Marshall Brothers and their guide Herb Clark. The organization's historian keeps records of all climbers' achievements and notes that the most popular peak to climb first is Porter due to its ease.

14. This peak's name is derived from the Abenake Indian's pronunciation of the name of the patron saint of travelers and lost items. At 4607' it is the 14th highest High Peak.

Answer: Santanoni

Santanoni is the chief peak in the the range of mountains called the Santanoni's. Panther and Couchsachraga are also High Peaks that are a part of this range.

15. Named for the same man that negotiated the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, this High Peak tops off at 4361', making it the 24th tallest of the 46.

Answer: Seward

Like Santanoni, Seward is the chief peak of a mountain range named for it. The Sewards also contain three other High Peaks (Seymour, Donaldson and Emmons).

Source: Author Naugros

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