Street and Nye Mountains

  • Adirondak Loj Rd, Lake Placid
Street and Nye mountains as seen from Loj Road.
Nye Mountain sign
Yes, to be a Winter 46er is to thrill to the summit covered in snow.
Take care with any brook crossing, but especially in the winter.
Pick your season: spring and fall offer less obstructed views with leafless trees at the summit.

Hiking New York's 31st and 45th highest peaks

Street and Nye, both part of the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, are typically hiked together, and require significant preparation. A successful hike of Street and Nye involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. Both peaks are summited by following unmarked trails.

Street is named for Alfred Billings Street, a NYS law librarian and author of the book The Indian Pass. Nye is named for William B. Nye, a guide from North Elba who famously carried Matilda across the Hitch-Up-Matilda ford on Avalanche Lake.

Key takeaways

  • Distance: 8.4 miles round trip
  • Elevation: 4,166 feet for Street, 3,895 feet for Nye
  • Elevation gain: 2.725 feet
  • Hike includes trail junctions, water crossings, and unmarked trail

Hiking Street and Nye

This route starts out on the opposite side of the toll booth as you arrive to the High Peaks Information Center and Adirondack Loj. Initially it follows a gravel path to and along the shore of Heart Lake. Just after the trail register, turn right at the junction with signs for Old Nye Ski Trail and Mt. Jo. Where the trail to Mt Jo goes right, the path to Street and Nye goes straight. It is officially unmaintained at this point.

There is a precarious crossing of Indian Pass Brook that has no bridge; high water makes this very difficult and potentially dangerous, especially in winter. Be aware that the crossing at Indian Pass Brook can be dangerous. Water levels can rise quickly after rains and snowmelt. The hike follows through open hardwoods, crosses two other smaller brooks and then through an attractive valley to a height-of-land before starting an aggressive climb to the herd-path intersection for the two mountains.

At the intersection, Street is to the left and 0.6 miles from the intersection. Nye is to the right and 0.2 miles from the intersection. The herd path to Street typically is very tight and has some deadfall to contend with. The grade is not too steep at any point and the forest opens up as you start the climb of Street from the col. Just over the summit, there is an opening with a decent view. Street is 4.0 miles from the Adirondack Loj.

To Nye Mountain from the intersection, the climb is moderate with a couple small steeper steps to get you to the wooded summit. There is a slight view off from the trail just below the summit, the only view from this peak.

Street and Nye in the winter

Street and Nye are challenging mountains in the winter that should only be attempted by experienced hikers, so make sure you are prepared. Snowshoes are necessary, and microspikes should be brought along. Plan on temperatures in the higher elevations being at least 20 degrees colder than at the trailhead, not including the windchill. Bring several extra non-cotton layers, a headlamp with spare batteries, extra food, a windbreaker, goggles, a face mask, and supplies for spending the night in case of an emergency. Crossing Indian Pass Brook can be dangerous in the winter. Towards the beginning and end of winter, and during/after warm spells, avoid hiking Street and Nye because of the dangers associated with crossing this brook.

Find your perfect trail near Lake Placid

Do Street and Nye sound amazing, but a little more than you want to tackle right now? No need to stress, with over 2000 miles of hiking trails in the Adirondacks we are sure we can find the perfect hike for you. 

How to get there

Leave Lake Placid on Route 73, follow Route 73 toward Keene. Take the first right after the Olympic Ski Jumps, onto Adirondack Loj Road. Follow this to the end at Heart Lake. There is a fee for parking.

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