Hiker dies near summit of New York's tallest peak after slipping off trail

A 21-year-old hiker died after slipping off the trail near the summit of Mount Marcy, New York’s tallest peak, authorities said.

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reported that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed the victim, who was from New Jersey, was found dead near the summit area Thursday night. 

Officials have not released the hiker’s name or gender.

The NYSDEC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment...