Donaldson Mountain
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About Donaldson Mountain
Donaldson Mountain stands at 4,140 feet (1,262 m) and is the thirty-third highest peak in New York. Located in the remote northwestern section of the High Peaks region, Donaldson is part of the Seward Range, typically climbed in conjunction with Seward and Emmons mountains in a challenging day traverse. The peak is accessible via unmaintained herd paths from the Seward trailhead near Coreys. While the densely wooded summit offers limited views, there are lookouts on the way that provide vistas of the surrounding wilderness. The mountain is named after Alfred Lee Donaldson, an early Adirondack historian who authored the comprehensive 'History of the Adirondacks' in 1921.
History
Donaldson Mountain honors Alfred Lee Donaldson (1866-1923), a lawyer, musician, and historian whose two-volume 'History of the Adirondacks' remains a definitive historical work on the region. The peak has been included in the Adirondack 46er list since its creation. Like many of the more remote High Peaks, Donaldson has no officially maintained trail to its summit, with hikers following herd paths that have developed through decades of use. The Seward Range represents some of the most isolated terrain in the Adirondacks, and its distance from trailheads has preserved much of its wilderness character. Donaldson is almost always climbed as part of a range traverse rather than as a standalone destination, creating a long but rewarding day for hikers seeking to check off multiple High Peaks.
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