Mount Colvin
Description
WikipediaMount Colvin is the 39th highest peak in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains in the U.S. State of New York. Mount Colvin offers excellent views of a number of other Adirondack High Peaks, most notably the peaks that comprise the Great Range. High Peaks that are readily visible from Colvin include Giant, Rocky Peak Ridge, Upper Wolfjaw, Lower Wolfjaw, Armstrong, Sawteeth, Gothics, Saddleback, Basin, Tabletop, Marcy, Haystack, Redfield, Allen, Nippletop, Dial and Blake. The mountain is named after Verplanck Colvin, an explorer of the Adirondacks and the director of the survey which mapped the region. Originally named Mount Sabele and unknown to Colvin, he deferred to a survey team member to name it. The member chose Mount Colvin to honor his leader.
First ascent
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesNeighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nippletop | 1,393 m | E 112° | 1.6 km |
| Blake Peak | 1,212 m | SW 210° | 1.7 km |
| Indian Head | 813 m | NE 27° | 2.4 km |
| Sawteeth | 1,260 m | NW 331° | 2.6 km |
| Dial Mountain | 1,215 m | NE 66° | 3.3 km |
| Pyramid Peak | 1,401 m | NW 332° | 3.7 km |
Climbing routes
nearest first| Route | Area | Grade | From summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return to Forever | Pyramid Peak | 5a | 3.4 km |
| Rockwork Orange | Pyramid Peak | 5b | 3.4 km |
| A Dream of Wind Horses | Pyramid Peak | 4b | 3.4 km |
| Stage Show | Pyramid Peak | 5a | 3.4 km |
| Mountaineer's Route | Pyramid Peak | 4a | 3.4 km |
| Sagrada Familia | Gothics | 4c | 4.0 km |
| Rainbow Slide - Over the Rainbow | Gothics | 4c | 4.0 km |
| Takillya Sunrise | Gothics | 5a | 4.0 km |
| South Face Gothics Direct | Gothics | 6b+ | 4.0 km |
| Gothics Arch | Gothics | 4c | 4.0 km |
| Original Route | Gothics | 4a | 4.0 km |
| Buttress Slide | Dix Mtn. | 4a | 4.1 km |
| Wiessner Route | Noonmark Mountain | 5b | 5.1 km |
| Center Climb | Noonmark Mountain | 5a | 5.1 km |
| Old Route | Noonmark Mountain | 4a | 5.1 km |
| Chimney Crack | Noonmark Mountain | 3+ | 5.1 km |
| Kerr Route | Noonmark Mountain | 4c | 5.1 km |
| Pioneer Anomaly | Panther Gorge | 5b | 6.1 km |
| Cat on a Wet Tin Roof | Panther Gorge | 5b | 6.1 km |
| Tomcat | Panther Gorge | 5b | 6.1 km |
| Watery Grave | Panther Gorge | 6a | 6.1 km |
| Panther's Fang | Panther Gorge | 5b | 6.1 km |
| Panther's Pinnacle | Panther Gorge | 5c | 6.1 km |
| Rumours of War | Panther Gorge | 5c | 6.1 km |
| CrazyDog's Halo | Panther Gorge | 5b | 6.1 km |