Indian Lake Region

Jessup River Wild Forest

Watch Hill | Indian Lake, NY

Watch Hill, a modest mountain with magnificent vistas, begins with an easy forest path that leads to the base of the ascent. This trail is located on the Jessup River Wild Forest.

Siamese Ponds Wilderness

Chimney Mountain

Chimney Mountain, a 2.5 mile out and back trail, is a unique climb in the Indian Lake region that offers beautiful perspectives on the surrounding land, including King’s Flow. 

Sawyer Mountain

If you’re just getting introduced to Indian Lake hiking, Sawyer Mountain is a great starting point. With only 630ft of elevation gain in about 1 mile, it makes for a great beginner hike. 

Hudson Gorge Primitive Area

OK Slip Falls

OK Slip Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in the Adirondacks, was inaccessible for public exploration until the state bought the land from the Adirondack Nature Conservancy in 2013. The trail ends with a couple...

Fire Tower Challenge

Pillsbury Mountain

Hike Pillsbury Mountain, a 3.2-mile round trip that gains 1,300 feet to a historic fire tower on a remote ridge near Speculator.

Fire Tower Challenge

Wakely Mountain

Hike Wakely Mountain, a 6.4-mile round trip with most of the climbing packed into just over a mile, to a tall fire tower with 360-degree views.

Blue Mountain Lake

Blue Mountain

Hike Blue Mountain in the central Adirondacks, a ~4-mile, 1,560-ft climb to one of the park's most storied fire towers. Trail guide, map and tips inside.

Siamese Ponds Wilderness

Peaked Mountain

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...

Blue Mountain Lake

Castle Rock

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...

Fire Tower Challenge

Snowy Mountain

Hike Snowy Mountain, the highest fire tower summit in the Adirondacks at 3,899 feet. A ~7.6-mile round trip with a steep final mile and a half.

Fall Weekend by Boat & Boot at Indian Lake

Hoping to avoid the maddening crowds while simultaneously exploring a part of the Adirondacks that we had yet to properly experience, my wife, dog and I recently went on a canoe camping trip to...

Blue Mountain Lake

This body of water is located in the rural hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake, NY. It's a great lake to paddle and has many islands you can stop at to picnic or camp where...