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Trailhead for The Pinnacle on NYSDEC’s Santa Clara Tract — a short, wooded hike up to rocky overlooks with expansive Adirondack valley views. Photographers get layered ridgelines, dramatic skies at sunrise/sunset, and vibrant fall foliage. Access via a small DEC parking area off St Regis Falls Road; no fee but expect uneven trail and limited signage. Best light: golden hour and blue hour; late September–October for color. Weekday mornings reduce crowds and bugs; pack waterproof boots for muddy/湿
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Trailhead for The Pinnacle on NYSDEC’s Santa Clara Tract — a short, wooded hike up to rocky overlooks with expansive Adirondack valley views. Photographers get layered ridgelines, dramatic skies at sunrise/sunset, and vibrant fall foliage. Access via a small DEC parking area off St Regis Falls Road; no fee but expect uneven trail and limited signage. Best light: golden hour and blue hour; late September–October for color. Weekday mornings reduce crowds and bugs; pack waterproof boots for muddy/湿