Adirondack Hiking
If you find yourself looking for a great day hike in the Indian Lake area, check out Peaked Mountain in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness. A great hike for families and hikers of all skill levels, this 7-mile round trip hike offers visitors a spectacular rocky summit with views of the surrounding lakes, wetlands, and mountains.
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This is another one of those small Adirondack hikes with a great reward. Located at the end of Maple Lodge Road, you’ll find the trailhead and parking area for this hike, which is located right next to the Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mountain Lake, NY.
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If you're ready for some of the more challenging hikes in the Adirondacks, the Dix Mountain Wilderness offers some steep but very rewarding treks. Dix Mountain, the sixth highest peak in the Adirondacks, lies at the area's heart and four additional High Peaks - Hough, South Dix, East Dix, and Macomb - surround.
Standing at 2,060 feet, Kane Mountain is a beloved destination in the southern Adirondacks, offering sweeping views and a classic fire tower experience. Hikers can explore the summit using two well-marked trails that can be combined to create a scenic loop.
While Loon Lake Mountain is included in the fire tower challenge, the fire tower is currently closed and awaiting renovations. That said, there is still a considerable view from the summit that faces both south and east, and what can be seen from the peak’s rock face is beautiful and serene.
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