Mason Mountain

"After having summited Blueberry Cobbles we summited Mason. Snow covered valley between the two summits. The snow was hard enough to support our weight without breaking through. Good views from the summit as well as along the way. On to Bald Peak." — garyogden • Mar 27, 2022

"Started from the trail-head off Route 9. It was -5 when we started, sunny, and light wind, but warmed up throughout the day A few inches of snow, some ice patches, and steep sections during the hike, micro-spikes/crampons were needed. A lot of up and downs, great views of Pharaoh wilderness, Dix range, and Green Mountains the entire hike. Beware of false summits. Overall, difficult hike, but worth it for the views. Out and back was 7.75 miles in 5 hours, with a number of quick stops. 3,375 total elevation gain." — gregoryskiba • Jan 16, 2022

"First hike towards the Adirondack 46er challenge. Left from Rt. 9N trailhead (New Russia); hiked over Blueberry Cobbles, Mason Mt., Bald Peak, Rocky Peak, to Rocky Peak Ridge." — hunterjfrost • Sep 8, 2020

"Solo thru-hike from New Russia on Memorial Day 2019. No snow left, bugs swarming below 3,000 feet, trail mostly dry and well maintained. Very steep and LOTS of ups-and-downs, ups-and-downs coming over from New Russia. Do not underestimate this route! Beautiful day and scenic hike though." — ndru-virus • May 27, 2019

"Wow ,, what a day chasing RPR today,#22 ADK 46er to Rocky Peak Ridge Via New Russia, Trails were in great shape No Amazing shape with "some" snow on the upper north sides of the higher elevations which were easily passable with out leaving the main trail, A few wet and muddy spots to cross but no more then you would see after a good rain in july,, black flies were terrible though, some new light trail maintenance along the trail, new lines painted on rocky summits and a couple water crossing along the way,, Great day with Awesome company, " — ramjet1963 • May 19, 2019

"A perfect day to hike up Rocky Peak via the New Russia trail head! It was cool, a little breezy but clear skies up over the 3 smaller summits and onto the ridge to the summit of Rocky. Great day if hiking!" — hbotc • Sep 22, 2018

"Solo. Summitted on my way out to Bald Peak. This is a continuation from that report. After I topped out on Blueberry Cobbles, there was a short steep drop (~150’) followed by a short uphill to the top of this little mountain. Not much to write about here. Couldn’t locate a geo marker or summit sign or cairn. Mileage & gain shown here is JUST for Blueberry Cobble > Mason Mountain. " — kellieirene • Sep 7, 2018

"Did this hike with friends in the Winter of 1989. The original intent was to complete the hole length all the way up Rocky Peak Ridge and Giant. A couple of younger hikers ended up hurt and so after camping out overnight somewhere between Bald and the Ridge a decision was made to turn back and head out. A lot of elevation and pretty tough hike." — hbotc • Jan 14, 1989