From the Adirondack Loj parking area hike back to the toll booth and get on the trail to Indian Pass. The trail to Indian Pass follows along the Shore of Heart Lake before moving away from the lake and starting a moderate hike over rolling hills. You will pass by many side trails that should be avoided – Mount Jo, Heart Lake Loop, and Rocky Falls. In a short period of time you will hike past Scott Clearing Lean-to and then to Scott Clearing. Scott Clearing is a nice spot for a break before you start a serious climb up to Wallface and Scott Ponds. You will take the trail that leads west out of the Clearing which is on the downhill side of the old dam. From here the climb is steady and very steep in sections to Scott Ponds. Past Scott Ponds the trail gets very wet and you will need ample balance to pass through some of the wet areas. Once at Wallface Pond the trail ends at the shore. Looking to your left is a path to a campsite. This path continues through the campsite and through a thick forest to a crossing of an outlet of Wallface Pond. The herd path continues on the other side and continues to be easy to follow for a short period of time. Soon the herd path will disappear and you will need to take a bearing. DO NOT take a bearing straight at the summit, it will be a very thick and unforgiving bushwhack if you do. Aim for the middle summit along the ridge. The woods are much more open and easy to get through. The terrain will be some of the steepest you have possibly encountered up to this point in your hiking career. Once on the ridge a herd path will lead right and left. Follow right to a rocky overlook. This is not the summit, the path continues for about another 0.25 miles to the true summit where a summit sign usually resides. The summit is a small rock shelf with a nice view of the Sawtooth Range. The summit is at the far north end of the long ridge. Again we cannot stress enough that this should only be attempted by experienced hikers.