After backpacking the 138 mile Northville-Placid Trail it was time to get back on top of some mountains and what better hike to tackle on Independence Day than what backpacker.com ranks as the #3 "Hardest Day Hike in America", The Great Range Traverse. Ten mountains, eight high peaks, 21 miles, 8000' of gain, and 17,000' of elevation change on the Goliath of all Adirondack hikes. A defining day for any Adirondack hiker.

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