Hi folks,
A friend and I are planning to climb Marcy over Sept. 11 and 12th, taking the most direct route (Calamity-Uphill-Opalescent-Lake Tear) from the Upper Works trailhead. We figured on doing it as an overnight trip, but since it's an out-and-back route, our halfway point will be the summit of Marcy and we can't camp there. We figured on spending the night at either the Uphill or Feldspar lean-to. The trip is about 10 miles each way (20 RT), and I believe the lean-tos are about 2.5 miles from the peak.
Should we attempt to reach the peak on the first day, then spend the night in the woods on our way down and have a short second day? Or is it better to have an easy first day, reach the peak early on day two, and then head back down?
Please share your thoughts. Thanks!
A friend and I are planning to climb Marcy over Sept. 11 and 12th, taking the most direct route (Calamity-Uphill-Opalescent-Lake Tear) from the Upper Works trailhead. We figured on doing it as an overnight trip, but since it's an out-and-back route, our halfway point will be the summit of Marcy and we can't camp there. We figured on spending the night at either the Uphill or Feldspar lean-to. The trip is about 10 miles each way (20 RT), and I believe the lean-tos are about 2.5 miles from the peak.
Should we attempt to reach the peak on the first day, then spend the night in the woods on our way down and have a short second day? Or is it better to have an easy first day, reach the peak early on day two, and then head back down?
Please share your thoughts. Thanks!
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