"This was a great peak. Very scenic and the leaves were just starting to change. It is also laid out perfectly, good workout, not overgrown and a perfect day. Big fan of this trail, everyone is across the street and this seems to be a forgotten trail. This is a must do for the area. " — puddlepirate • Sep 27, 2021

"Got to the Loj at 6:15 am, lot was already full. Had to park about 0.75 miles down the road, added some distance to the overall hike. Easy hike to Marcy Dam, Lake Arnold trail was a good climb. Descended to the floating logs, which were tricky and wet. Mount Marcy climb was a long ascent to the Gray Peak herd path, which was also steep and muddy with a few technical scrambles. Gray summit was mostly wooded but had a few lookouts with views all around of Whiteface, Colden, Marcy, Dix, etc. Descended to the Gray junction then made our way to Skylight junction. Trail up to the summit was basically a creek bed, a little less wet and difficult than Gray's ascent. Skylight summit was wide open with amazing 360 views of all the surrounding ranges, one of the best summit views in the Adirondacks. Returned the same way we came. Overall an ideal weather, but long, wet, and muddy day." — gregoryskiba • Sep 26, 2021

"Got to the Loj at 6:15 am, lot was already full. Had to park about 0.75 miles down the road, added some distance to the overall hike. Easy hike to Marcy Dam, Lake Arnold trail was a good climb. Descended to the floating logs, which were tricky and wet. Mount Marcy climb was a long ascent to the Gray Peak herd path, which was also steep and muddy with a few technical scrambles. Gray summit was mostly wooded but had a few lookouts with views all around of Whiteface, Colden, Marcy, Dix, etc. Descended to the Gray junction then made our way to Skylight junction. Trail up to the summit was basically a creek bed, a little less wet and difficult than Gray's ascent. Skylight summit was wide open with amazing 360 views of all the surrounding ranges, one of the best summit views in the Adirondacks. Returned the same way we came. Overall an ideal weather, but long, wet, and muddy day." — gregoryskiba • Sep 26, 2021

"The gate at Tower Hill Rd. was closed so I walked up the road to the pkg. area at the Weston Observatory, since it was a nice sunny morning. Enjoyed the view toward the Uncanoonucs in Goffstown and I think Mt. Monadnock! Walked down along the local school cross-country path to Tower Rd. back to the car. Looking forward to the tower opening for the foliage viewing." — SteveM_StickMan • Sep 26, 2021

"Short story - Jeff, Meenu, and I went to get this peak #45 done. The forecast had been a little iffy with rain earlier in the week but improved, so we took the chance. It ended up being a beautiful day, although chilly and windy at the summit especially when the sun was behind clouds. But the view was amazing. We did the Lake Arnold trail up and back and it took almost exactly 8 hours. We were on a mission, and got it done, but still enjoyed a beautiful hike. Just as we were signing out of the trail register, it poured rain and we felt very lucky we had finished. It only lasted a few minutes and then it was on and off sunshine and showers for most of our drive home. Colden eluded me last time but today was a great day to do it, so perhaps meant to be." — kvander • Sep 26, 2021