Feb 2020 - (with Gemma, Andy, Donna and Naomi) Ascent from Trailhead, Hwy 73, near Lake Placid. Cascade Mountain is in Essex County of New York. It is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks and is located in the Adirondack Park. Its name comes from a series of waterfalls on a brook near the mountain's base. Lovely ascent through well-packed snow, eventually emerging onto a freezing cold bare summit. Great fun.