"5.85 miles. Pretty chill, moderate climb. A bit muddy. Wind at the top of cascade was pretty gnarly, been on some windy summits but this was pretty good, a humbling wind... Did not see many people, a handful at best. Glad I picked a raw and windy November day to cross these two off the 46. Can feel like you're in the city sometimes when trails are busy, and it slows me down. Took a moment to reflect on how I found out about the Adirondacks, and what brought me there for the first time 2 years ago. Beautiful place. " — ryangallant • Nov 8, 2024

"It's considered the easiest of the 46er challenge hikes, but it's still a good physical challenge! The trail is rocky and the climb is steady. Apparently, the views are beautiful, but the summit was covered in thick fog when we reached it. Still a cool hike!" — v_racine • Aug 3, 2024

"Birding outing with Aaron, with summits of Cascade and Porter. Got Boreal Chickadee and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, but dipped on our main target Bicknell’s Thrush! A steward explained to us about the alpine habitat at the top, which it turns out was created by a fire, and is similar to alpine habitat on higher peaks in the Adirondacks. Steep and rugged trail to the top made for a fun climb!" — sergeypavlov • Jul 28, 2024

"After a longer than anticipated hiatus, our crew dusted off the gear and set the plan to re-hike Cascade and Porter for “winter” credit do blow out the cob webs. It was pleasant to not have to awaken at 2a.m. for a change. Leaving Glenville around 6a.m. we made the run up to Warrensburg where our #3 would take over driving, undoubtably armed with his homemade breakfast sandwich’s, a tradition I’m most grateful for! He did not disappoint. Geared up, we hit the trail about 8:30 a.m. Temps were comfortably in the mid 30’s with partially overcast skies. With the less than my lifetime average snow pack for this time of year, shoes were not necessary mostly below 2k feet due to snow pack <8”, in fact it was more like 4-6” rotten hardpack ice. Due to anticipated warming throughout the day and likely deeper snow above, the shoes came along for the ride. Conditions reflected mostly common sense behavior, folks had packed out the trail surface nicely with shoes back during the last few storms. Only minor left over potholes where folks had stepped off trail. The entire tread was indestructible the whole way. It’s always been sad to me this area enforces snow shoe requirements regardless of wh..." — davelaurenty • Feb 9, 2024

"Lars and Jeff made it to the summit. I stayed back with Victoria at the treeline. Hike start time 10:12am on 7/7/23. Summited at approximately 12:00PM. Heavy rain and thunder at summit. Downpour and thunder on descent. Trail very muddy and wet. Hike finish 2:00PM" — catearonson • Jul 7, 2023

"Beautiful day and a great hike. Started my 46 with Cascade and Porter. If you do these 2, do Porter first. No real view but needed it done. Cascade is amazing. Windy but 360 degree views of the Adirondacks " — Meiners • Jun 22, 2023

"After leaving the summit of Porter we were off to Cascade. The forcast called for 20mph gust on the summit. It was easily twice that! So windchills were brutal on the summit. Took some pics and made a hasty retreat back into the tree line where I met an elderly hiker. This fine gentleman was 82 years young!! We talked for a while. It was his 13th summit of Cadcade! He was a real inspiration!! Returned to car at 11:40. Trail conditions were perfect. Snowshoes door to door." — garyogden • Dec 21, 2022

"A failed attempt to climb Little Porter ( because of a trail closure) turned into summiting Porter & Cascade. Not a bad consolation prize. Out and back mileage was 8.1 miles from RT. 73 & took 4 hrs. & 50 min. to complete. " — billsussdorff • Oct 20, 2022

"Back again to the mountains we went, chilly morning, bright sun, and snow! ❤️☀️❄️ Porter Mountain and Cascade Mountain Pretty easy hike up two high peaks, lots and lots of mud! The snow and ice melted off the trees feeling like rain, it was beautiful, and a fun day in the mountains. 40 high peaks left to hike for my ADK 46er challenge! ❤️🥾🏔" — Littlefoot • Sep 24, 2022

"Priceless! Spending first day of holidays hiking on some old friends with inspired to be a 46er Corny Connie in Lake Placid climbing 46er Cascade 4098ft and Porter 4059ft Mountains with a reluctant throw in, Baxter Mountain @2440ft. Great day in the mountains with inspired friends doing what we love" — ramjet1963 • Jul 16, 2022