Moderate
Trails
Trails in Lake George NY
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Buck Mountain East Trail
A steady Adirondack climb to bald-rock views over Lake George.
Moderate
Buck Mountain South Trail
Steady climb to Lake George’s classic open-rock panorama
Challenging
Tongue Mountain Range: French Point and First Peak Loop
Big Lake George views, rocky ridge walking, and a shoreline finish
Challenging
First Peak via Tongue Mountain Range
Rugged ridge walk to huge Lake George views and open ledges.
Challenging
French Point Mountain Trail (Tongue Mountain Range)
Rugged ridge loop with Lake George’s best island-dotted views.
Challenging
Tongue Mountain Range and Montcalm Point Loop
Classic ridge and shoreline epic with huge views over the Narrows
Easy
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob Gazebo Trail
Quick climb to a gazebo with knockout Lake George views
Moderate
Sleeping Beauty Mountain Loop
Switchbacks to big Lake George views, then a quiet pond loop
Easy
The Pinnacle Trail
Short climb to a huge Lake George panorama—big payoff, easy logistics
Moderate
Fifth Peak Trail (Tongue Mountain Range)
Moderate climb to a summit lean-to with big Lake George views
Moderate
Black Mountain Loop
Lake George’s top view with a rugged loop past quiet ponds
Moderate
Cat and Thomas Mountain Loop
Two summits, one loop, with big Lake George panoramas
Moderate
Sleeping Beauty Mountain and Erebus Mountain Loop
Lake views plus quiet woods in one rewarding Adirondack loop
Moderate
Northwest Bay Trail
Long, mellow shoreline walk to remote Montcalm Point
Moderate
Rogers Rock Trail
Unsigned, cliffy romp to huge Lake George views from a quiet ridge
Moderate
Cook Mountain Summit Trail
Short, steep climb to big Lake George and Vermont views.
Moderate
Schumann Preserve Blue Trail
Gentle woods and meadow add-on beyond the famous gazebo
Easy
Bradley’s Lookout Trail
Short, quiet climb to big Lake George views from a rocky perch
Moderate
Anthony’s Nose via Record Hill Trail
Short, punchy climb to Lake George panoramas and falcon airspace
Moderate
Thomas Mountain Trail
Short, moderate climb to big Lake George views and a summit cabin
Challenging
Prospect Mountain Trail
Short, steep climb to Lake George’s best bang for buck panorama
Moderate
Deer Leap Trail (Hague)
Short, rolling hike to a cliff with big Lake George views
Moderate
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.
Moderate
Pilot Knob Ridge and Waterfall Loop
Quick gazebo views with a quieter blue loop to a seasonal waterfall
Challenging
Pole Hill Pond and Ridge Loop
Rugged ridge views to a quiet beaver pond—crowds left behind.
Easy
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
Moderate
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
Moderate
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
Challenging
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
Moderate
Bumps Pond Loop
Quiet Adirondack loop to a wildlife-rich backcountry pond
Easy
Amy's Park East Pond Loop
Quiet beaver pond loop with easy walking and big birding payoff
Easy
Amy's Park Beaver Pond Loop
Quiet wetland loop with beaver dams, birds, and pond views.
Moderate
Huckleberry Mountain Trail
Quieter Tongue Range climb with ledges and classic Lake George views
Moderate
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.
Easy
Up Yonda Farm Nature Trail
Easy loop to a Lake George overlook with kid-friendly exhibits
Easy
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
Easy
