Hiking

The Adirondack Mountains, a formidable collection of majestic peaks, are a hiker’s haven. Visitors have been admiring Lake George Area mountains since the Original Vacation began, and adventurous souls have been carving routes up those mountains for just as long. Expertly maintained trails are waiting to be explored. See you at the trailhead.

The Adirondack Mountains cannot be ignored because they envelop and color the region. They’re beautiful to look at, but many visitors to the area dream of conquering the peaks. The Lake George Area is a premier hiking destination because of the unparalleled beauty of the Adirondacks. Some hikes, such as The Pinnacle, are simple jaunts along wooded trails with a switchback or two to ease the burden of the climb. Many of the easier hiking trails are parks with secluded paths, beckoning you to relax and connect with the outdoors. Other hikes are difficult and rugged hours-long endeavors such as the Black Mountain Range, where even experienced hikers are tested. Hikers may encounter well-built ladders on a steep pitch, scrambles over open rock, or a remote lean-to at the end of the trek. Of course, there’s always a reward when you reach the end of the trail.

The Adirondack Mountains provide some of the greatest views in the country, especially during fall foliage season. On clear days, a hiker on the summit of a Lake George Area mountain can see as far as Vermont’s Green Mountains and views of Lake George are common. You can’t reach the summit of a Lake George Area vacation without exploring an Adirondack hiking trail.

Tongue Mountain Range
Bolton Landing

Tongue Mountain Range Hiking Trails

System contains over 18 miles of marked foot trails. Access to trails on Rt 9N about 10 miles north of Bolton Landing. Clay Meadow trail at top of Tongue Mountain Hwy (Rt.9N). Be aware of rattlesnakes in this area. Call NYS DEC for hiking trail maps.

Rt 9N
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
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Van Dusen Preserve welcome sign in winter
Queensbury

Van Dusen Preserve

Explore this easy loop trail in Queensbury! The Van Dusen Preserve is a 1.8-mile hiking trail maintained by the Queensbury Land Conservancy. The preserve is a well-marked round trip trail offering terrain ranging from level and easy to sloping and moderate. In some sections the inclines are steep. The trail is perfect for walking, hiking, wildlife observation, and snowshoeing. There is a medium-sized parking lot at the preserve. No vehicles, camping, or campfires are permitted…

West Mountain Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
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Visit Adirondacks Hiking Guide

Visit Adirondacks Hiking Guide

Don’t hike in the Adirondacks without the Visit Adirondack’s Hiking Guide! The Visit Adirondacks Hiking Guide, also known as Adirondack Great Walks & Day Hikes, offers details on dozens of trails in the Adirondack Park. Details in the guide include area maps with descriptions, distances and difficulty ratings. The guide also includes information on historic sites, lakes, rivers, nature trails, geological formations, views, and waterfalls. Download this and other guides!

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Warren County Bikeway

Warren County Bikeway

The Warren County Bikeway makes a family bike ride easy! The bikeway begins at Platt Street in downtown Glens Falls and continues north along rolling hills to Fort George Road in Lake George. There are two parking lots for public use located on Leonard Street in the City of Glens Falls and on Country Club Road in the Town of Queensbury. Where a separate trail was not possible, the trail intersects with local roads and…

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Warren County Nature Trails
Warrensburg

Warren County Nature Trail & Nordic Ski System

Get close to the Hudson on the Warren County Nature Trails! This trail system in Warrensburg is located on the edge of the beautiful Hudson River. Trail difficulty ranges from easy to expert, with about 3.5 miles of total trail to explore. These trails are great for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The blue trail is an easy, flat trail that runs along the banks of the Hudson River for a portion. The yellow and…

538 Golf Course Road
Warrensburg, NY 12885
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Hike BlACK mOUNTAIN
Lake George

Warren County Recreation Mapper

Make sure to check the Warren County Recreation Mapper before embarking on your adventure! The Warren County Recreation Mapper is an interactive, in-depth map of dozens of recreation locations in the Lake George Area. This website, sponsored by the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor, highlights a wide array of hiking trails, biking trails, parks, paddling opportunities, and winter recreation areas. Each listing on the Warren County Recreation Mapper includes a high-definition photo, the owner of the…

1340 State Route 9
Lake George, NY 12845
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Female snowboarder smiling with a blue jacket and white helmet at West Mountain
Queensbury

West Mountain

West Mountain has been the perfect setting for your families’ winter outing for over 50 years. Enjoy biking, climbing and playing at West in the warmer months! West Mountain with a vertical drop of 1,010-feet has 31 trails across over 126 acres, ranging from easy, gentle learning slopes to challenging, expert terrain. Don’t plan on leaving when the sun goes down! West Mountain offers night skiing on 15 trails allowing visitors to ski for hours…

59 West Mountain Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
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