Adirondack Hiking
Hike Bald Mountain (Rondaxe) near Old Forge — the most-visited fire tower in the Adirondacks. A 2-mile round trip with a steep rocky pitch, panoramic summit views, and a renovated fire tower worth the climb.
The hike up Azure Mountain is fairly quick and occasionally steep to the top, but a perfect hike for families. The summit provides a unique view of the 46ers in the distance and some lower mountains and hidden bodies of water and marshes in the foreground, while the fire tower provides a 360-degree view of less often seen mountains to the other side of the summit.
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Mount Arab fire tower hike near Tupper Lake — ~2.0 mi round-trip, ~750 ft ascent. Restored 1918 Aermotor tower, observer's cabin museum, big lake views.
The tallest mountain in the Lake George area, Black Mountain is a wonderful hike for families if they’re looking for a good medium distance hike to challenge the kids. On the loop, you will pass a picturesque pond and a nearby lean-to that allows for ample nature watching.
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A wonderful short to middle distance hike, Hadley Mountain is a perfect climb for any season in the Southern Adirondacks. Given its southerly location, Hadley has a unique and rare view of Sacandaga Lake – visible from both the fire tower and the summit itself.
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