LITTLE WHITEFACE PHOTOS

One of the easiest ways to get to the summit is to drive to the top. In the ADK mountains there is only one such mountain, Whiteface. It has a seasonal road, open during the summer months only, that makes its way to just short of the summit. It's a wonderful experience, and it's enjoyed by hundreds of motorists every year.

Another option of shortening the hike to the summit is via the fully enclosed gondola that travels to the summit of Little Whiteface. A few years ago, my family decided that it would be nice to take the easy way up instead hiking for several hours. There is a $20 gondola fee per adult. And it takes about 10-15 minutes to reach the summit. 

The gondola idea sounded great. So we all boarded and enjoyed the ride. I also had a fish eye lens for my Canon digital camera. We spent some time at the summit, enjoying the view and the warmth. The only negative thing was the amount of black flies that swarmed around you in certain areas.