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Trails
Trails in Lake George NY
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Buck Mountain East Trail
A steady Adirondack climb to bald-rock views over Lake George.
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Buck Mountain South Trail
Steady climb to Lake George’s classic open-rock panorama
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Tongue Mountain Range: French Point and First Peak Loop
Big Lake George views, rocky ridge walking, and a shoreline finish
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First Peak via Tongue Mountain Range
Rugged ridge walk to huge Lake George views and open ledges.
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French Point Mountain Trail (Tongue Mountain Range)
Rugged ridge loop with Lake George’s best island-dotted views.
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Tongue Mountain Range and Montcalm Point Loop
Classic ridge and shoreline epic with huge views over the Narrows
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Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob Gazebo Trail
Quick climb to a gazebo with knockout Lake George views
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Sleeping Beauty Mountain Loop
Switchbacks to big Lake George views, then a quiet pond loop
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The Pinnacle Trail
Short climb to a huge Lake George panorama—big payoff, easy logistics
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Fifth Peak Trail (Tongue Mountain Range)
Moderate climb to a summit lean-to with big Lake George views
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Black Mountain Loop
Lake George’s top view with a rugged loop past quiet ponds
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Cat and Thomas Mountain Loop
Two summits, one loop, with big Lake George panoramas
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Sleeping Beauty Mountain and Erebus Mountain Loop
Lake views plus quiet woods in one rewarding Adirondack loop
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Northwest Bay Trail
Long, mellow shoreline walk to remote Montcalm Point
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Rogers Rock Trail
Unsigned, cliffy romp to huge Lake George views from a quiet ridge
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Cook Mountain Summit Trail
Short, steep climb to big Lake George and Vermont views.
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Schumann Preserve Blue Trail
Gentle woods and meadow add-on beyond the famous gazebo
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Bradley’s Lookout Trail
Short, quiet climb to big Lake George views from a rocky perch
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Anthony’s Nose via Record Hill Trail
Short, punchy climb to Lake George panoramas and falcon airspace
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Thomas Mountain Trail
Short, moderate climb to big Lake George views and a summit cabin
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Prospect Mountain Trail
Short, steep climb to Lake George’s best bang for buck panorama
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Deer Leap Trail (Hague)
Short, rolling hike to a cliff with big Lake George views
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Deer Leap via Tongue Mountain Range Trail
Short, rolling hike to a dramatic Lake George cliff overlook.Easy
Shelving Rock Mountain Trail
Gentle climb on an old road to big Lake George views.
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Pilot Knob Ridge and Waterfall Loop
Quick gazebo views with a quieter blue loop to a seasonal waterfall
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Pole Hill Pond and Ridge Loop
Rugged ridge views to a quiet beaver pond—crowds left behind.
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Stewart's Ledge Trail
Short, quiet spur to a big Lake George overlook from Buck Mtn lotEasy
Lapland Pond Trail
Short, quiet pond walk with bridges, beaver ponds, and a lean-to
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Five Mile Mountain via Tongue Mountain Range
Classic Adirondack ridge with big Lake George views and a lean-to.Easy
Shelving Rock Falls Trail
Easy stroll to a photogenic Adirondack waterfall and lake access
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Fishbrook Pond Trail
Quiet Adirondack pond ramble with camping, fishing, and real solitudeEasy
Lake Shore Trail (Shelving Rock)
Easy lakeside ramble to Shelving Rock Falls and Log Bay views
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Erebus Mountain and Fishbrook Pond Loop
Quiet Adirondack loop to a wild pond and the flanks of Erebus.Easy
Cole's Woods Loop
Shaded in town loop with rare night lighting and winter grooming.Moderate
French Mountain Hiking Trail
Blue-blazed climb to Lake George views via historic switchbacks
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Bumps Pond Loop
Quiet Adirondack loop to a wildlife-rich backcountry pond
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Amy's Park East Pond Loop
Quiet beaver pond loop with easy walking and big birding payoff
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Amy's Park Beaver Pond Loop
Quiet wetland loop with beaver dams, birds, and pond views.
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Huckleberry Mountain Trail
Quieter Tongue Range climb with ledges and classic Lake George views
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Berry Pond Loop
Woodland pond loop with beavers, quiet paths, and foliage-ready viewsEasy
Rush Pond Trail
Wide, easy wetlands walk with bridges and year round multi useEasy
Inman Pond Trail
Quiet Adirondack pond stroll with a big boulder viewpoint.
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Up Yonda Farm Nature Trail
Easy loop to a Lake George overlook with kid-friendly exhibits
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Edgecomb Pond Loop
Shady pond loop with easy terrain and a Cat Mountain add-onEasy
Betar Byway Trail
Easy paved stroll with Hudson River views and frequent benches
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