Adirondack Hikes

Shelving Rock Mountain hike is a very easy hike that is also very popular. Unfortunately, when I came here, the ledge or the viewpoint was very hard to find. It wasn’t marked at all and I just found it by following an unmarked trail. If you come here early, you can probably guess where the ledge is by following people … Read more ...

Snowy Mountain is somewhat of a hard hike and there aren’t a lot of viewpoints. The trail near the top was very slippery and steep that it took a lot of my energy. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It provided a good workout and I loved the trails. There is a fire tower in the middle of the … Read more ...

This is a very short and sweet hike that lots of people are doing. One of the most popular hikes in Lake George. Expect lots of families or people at the top during the weekends especially around hiking seasons or when the weather is very nice. People do not need to go to the pond to do the hike. They … Read more ...

This is a very easy hike with plenty of views. It is one big ledge that can hold a lot of people. There is a fire tower at the top for 360 degree view. It is an easy hike up and an easy hike down. This is very popular and there are lots of parking spaces. It can get filled … Read more ...

Ampersand Mountain hike is a generally moderate hike that beginners can do also if they rest a lot. The hike itself is very popular and the parking lot is kind of small. There is only one viewpoint but it is rather big with a 270 degree view of the surrounding area. There are plenty of places to sit, enjoy the … Read more ...

Buck Mountain is a relatively easy hike in Lake George. The viewpoints are pretty good and pretty spacious so people have places to sit while enjoying the view. The hike is pretty quick when I did it plus to my surprise, I didn’t encounter any mosquitoes. I definitely love the hike and if I had more time, I would do … Read more ...

The hike to the fire tower is rather easy that many people with different fitness levels can do it. There are many ledges that people can sit on to enjoy the view so even if the place gets very crowded, it would be very easy to find a spot to take pictures or enjoy the views. The top is very … Read more ...

Baxter mountain hike has amazing views and it is very easy also. You can go in then get out as quickly as possible. It doesn’t take a lot of time to get to the viewpoint so it is good for families, tourists and hikers of all fitness level. I just love hikes that offer amazing views with very little effort.… Read more ...

Mount Marcy, Skylight And Gray Peak hike is one of the toughest hikes that I have ever done. The sheer amount of elevation gain, and total length or distance of the hike made this very difficult and strenuous. It is definitely not for the beginners and definitely not for physically unfit people. I had to start early when it was … Read more ...

Saint Regis hike is not too hard and not too easy with a very large and beautiful viewpoint at the top. There is also a fire tower where people can view their surroundings even more. This is a very popular hike and I saw a lot of people at the top. The good news is that the top is very … Read more ...