M O U N T   M A R C Y

Adirondack State Park
Upstate New York

I finally reach what is called the Arctic Alpine Plant Zone. The plants are delicate here so you must stay on the trail. It's a good thing I didn't go with the riding lawn mower option that I brain-stormed early on in the hike.

All the evergreens I see at this level are stunted and are no larger than a garden-variety Christmas tree.

I noticed there's a lot of dead debris intermixed with the live flora.

Rocks, rocks, and more rocks as I climb.

A nice view looking to the northwest.