Not every hike in the Lake George Area offers a stunning view of Lake George. That’s okay. There’s a collection of trails throughout the region that bring adventurers to vistas highlighting other aspects of the Adirondacks. One of these trails is the Godwin Preserve, a Lake George Land Conservancy…
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There are dozens of hiking trails in the Lake George Area. They’re scattered around the towns and villages of the region, trailheads peeking out from roadsides like hitchhikers, waiting for adventurers to drive by and discover them. The Berry Pond Preserve is one of these hidden trailheads. The…
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The Hudson River, which originates in the Adirondacks from Lake Tear of the Clouds and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, runs through the Lake George Area’s backyard. The mighty Hudson is a recreational centerpiece of the region, with paddlers, rafters, and hikers benefiting from her waters. People can…
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In the days leading up to the Lake George Land Conservancy’s Hike-A-Thon 2018, the first heat wave of the season was roaring across the Lake George Area, promising little hope for comfort to those of us taking part in the annual group excursions on July 5. The event brings together donors, scores of…
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Hiking in the summer can be a painful exercise. When the sweat is dripping down your face and the mosquito bites swell to grape-sized welts on your legs, it’s easy to wonder if the trail is worth the tumult. It’s always worth it after you’re safely back in your car with the AC on. This is how I felt…
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Tongue Mountain juts into the center of Lake George like a child’s finger into a bowl of pudding, separating Northwest Bay from the Narrows. The Tongue Mountain loop trail, a 12-13 mile slog, is one of the toughest hikes in the Lake George Area. The trail brings hikers up and down Tongue’s…
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The mountains are loud in the spring. The birds are back in the trees, chirping and flying from limb to limb. Squirrels and chipmunks crunch through brown leaves, gathering and talking. Water streams down mountainsides, flowing strong and loud from snowmelt, always. Winter isn’t cooperating with…
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Quick Trail Facts: About 3.5 miles round trip. Moderate difficulty. Pet-friendly. The summit of Prospect Mountain offers beautiful views of southern Lake George, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The road to the summit of Prospect is snowmobile-friendly…
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On an unseasonably warm Sunday in mid-October, my husband and I set out to hike to Palmer Pond in our quest to finish the Chester Challenge. The temperatures were in the mid-60s, but no jackets were needed, especially since we decided this would be a trail run. There were several cars in the…
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On the Thursday before Labor Day weekend, with crisp autumn distinctly in the air, I decided to hike Cat Mountain. I parked at the trailhead on Edgecomb Pond Road. The morning was cold for late August, and the clouds were dark and angry and itching to drizzle. The sun was trying to break through…
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