Wright Peak
| Wright Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,400 m) NGVD 29 |
| Listing | Adirondack High Peaks 16th |
| Coordinates | 44°09′06″N 73°58′49″W / 44.15167°N 73.98028°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | North Elba, New York, U.S. |
| Parent range | MacIntyre Range |
| Topo map | USGS Keene Valley |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 1893 by Charles H. Peck and Charles Wood |
| Easiest route | Hike from the Adirondak Loj |
Wright Peak is a mountain in the MacIntyre Range of the Adirondacks in the U.S. state of New York. It is the 16th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,580 feet (1,400 m). It is located in the town of North Elba in Essex County. The peak is named after Silas Wright, a New York senator and governor. The mountain is popular for back-country skiing in the winter and features trails to the summit as well as long landslides on its slopes.