Day 4 was our first full day in the Lake Placid / Adirondack area. For our morning hike we made the decision (or mistake?) to hike an 8.5 mile trail up Phelps Mountain (#32 of the "46 Adirondack High Peaks" - those at or above 4,000 mile elevations). The first 3.2 miles was somewhat enjoyable, including some beautiful views at Marcy's Dam. The last 1 mile to the top of the mountain was brutal (Andrew fell and scraped his hand and bumped his head). Coming down wasn't too bad until the last mile ... we were all cranky and dying of thirst (four water bottles was not enough for this 5.5 hour hike)! After our long hike, we chilled out by kayaking around Mirror Lake followed by a little swimming in the lake and pool. Then we ate huge dinners at the Dancing Bears Restaurant. As our night cap, we walking around downtown Lake Placid.
