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4,736 ft · Adirondack High Peaks, New York
Gothics
Gothics is a 4,736 ft peak in the Adirondack High Peaks, New York. The standard route is the Via Pyramid Peak: 12 mi, 3,730 ft of gain, Class 2.
Gothics at a glance
- Elevation4,736 ft1,443 m
- RouteVia Pyramid PeakClass 2
- Distance12 mi3,730 ft gain
- Time8 – 10 hrsHard effort
- SeasonJun – Oct
- RangeAdirondack High PeaksNew York
Climbing the Via Pyramid Peak
From St. Huberts (Ausable Club) off Route 73, or The Garden in Keene Valley, New York, Gothics is famous for steep slabs, with fixed cables aiding the exposed rock near the summit. The route via Pyramid Peak offers some of the best views in the range. The bare summit is windy and storms build fast, and the slabs are dangerous when wet or icy, so save it for dry conditions. Often combined with Armstrong and the Wolfjaws. Start early and use caution on the cabled sections.
Gear and hazards
What to bring
Backpack (20–30 L)
Water
Water Filter
First-Aid Kit
Whistle
Offline Maps- Compass
Headlamp
Power Bank
Hiking Boots
Trekking Poles
Midlayer
Insulated Jacket
Hardshell Jacket
Warm Hat
Light Gloves
Buff
Sun Hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
What to watch for
- Steep exposure
- Snow near summit
- Ice near summit
- Loose rock
- High winds
- Storms
- Cold summit conditions
- Rapid weather shifts
- Low visibility
- Slippery terrain
Gothics on Yak
Climbers have shared 12 climbs of Gothics on Yak. Read their trip reports and recent conditions in the app
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Frequently asked questions
How tall is Gothics?
Gothics is 4,736 feet (1,443 m) tall. It is in the Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
How does Gothics rank among the Adirondack 46ers?
At 4,736 feet, Gothics is the 10th highest of the 46 Adirondack 46ers. The highest is Mount Marcy.
How hard is it to hike Gothics?
The Via Pyramid Peak is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 12 miles with 3,730 feet of elevation gain.
How long does it take to hike Gothics?
Most people take 8 – 10 hours round trip on the Via Pyramid Peak, covering 12 miles with 3,730 feet of elevation gain. That is a long day, so start before dawn and set a turnaround time.
Can a beginner hike Gothics?
The Via Pyramid Peak needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 12 miles with 3,730 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.
When is the best time to hike Gothics?
The usual hiking window is June to October. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.
What is the trailhead elevation for Gothics?
The Via Pyramid Peak starts at about 1,260 feet, roughly 3,476 feet below the summit.
Climb Gothics with Yak
Plan your route on a topo map, check the summit forecast, then log your climb and see what is left on your list