Lake Luzerne, New York
Looking for the best hiking in Lake Luzerne? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lake Luzerne. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Lake Luzerne
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Hadley, New York
Hike the Adirondack's Hadley Mountain
5.03.6 mi / 1545 ft gainHadley Mountain historically has faced its share of forest fires. The fires left thin soil, leading to more exposed rock on this fairly quick, scenic hike. Due to the rockiness, when you're thinking about heading out for this hike, be sure to grab a sturdy pair of hiking boots or at least your st...Read more -
Johnsburg, New York
Hike Crane Mountain
4.54.6 mi / 1100 ft gainAt the trail register stay to your right at the fork in the trail. The left trail will be where you return. At approximately 0.5 miles you will reach an open ledge area, as you look up a rock cairn will mark where you pick up the trail. At 0.8 miles you will reach the first of two ladders to a...Read more -
Fort Ann, New York
Hike to Shelving Rock Falls
1 mi / 50 ft gainThe hike to beautiful Shelving Rock Falls is only a half mile and well worth the side trip if visiting the east side of Lake George. Shelving Rock Road, the road to the parking area, is long, winding, and unpaved, but maintained pretty well and passable in a sedan. You'll want to take the road a...Read more -
Bolton, New York
Hike Cat & Thomas Mountains Preserve
5.05.8 miThere are a few ways to approach these two peaks. We chose to do a traverse using two vehicles.Starting at Edgecomb Pond Rd you will park along the road. There will be a sign and yellow discs directing you to the start of the trail. The first 0.4 miles is following a dirt road. You will then ...Read more -
Fort Ann, New York
Hike Shelving Rock Mountain
3.4 mi / 650 ft gainThe trailhead for Shelving Rock Mountain has enough room for about five cars but additional parking can be found on the road leading to it. Be sure to sign the log book and begin the hike by passing around the "stop" car barrier.The trail starts off following a small stream (on your right) but yo...Read more -
Wells, New York
Hike to Auger Falls
4.0Augers Falls is a not so well kept secret in the Wells/Speculator area of the Adirondacks. It's usually not very crowded but the people that go to take it in come from far and wide. It's an easy family friendly hike (and that includes furry family, just keep them on leash) that offers some fantas...Read more -
Clemons, New York
Hike to Black Mountain in Lake George, NY
6.7 mi / 1046 ft gainBlack Mountain is located on the Eastern side of Lake George and is the tallest mountain above Lake George. The trailhead is located on Pike Brook Road (off from Hulett's Rd, Route 6) in Clemons, NY. The parking area is about one mile up Pike Brook Road, on the right.This hike to Black Mountain i...Read more -
Dorset, Vermont
Hike 'The Merck'
4.02.5 miOf the 10 trails at The Merck, The Wildlife Trail is a great hike through the forest that offers you the best way to see wildlife, streams and tracks. You can do the whole hike as a loop in about 2-2 1/2 hours or shorten it up with some shortcuts if you just want a quick hike. Great for family ...Read more -
North Creek, New York
Hike Gore Mountain
5.010 mi / 3040 ft gainYou will start this hike following the blue blazed Schaefer trail. Though the sign shows 5.8 miles to the summit it is actually only 5.0 miles. Much of the way you follow Roaring Brook which has many waterfalls along the way. Just after the North Creek Reservoir you will get your first glance at...Read more -
Schenectady, New York
Hike the Lisha Kill Preserve Loop
5.02.3 mi / 324 ft gainThis 2.3 mile loop trail is lightly trafficked and great for all skill levels. Starting out the trail register, you will see signs from The Nature Conservancy which manages the preserve. Descending down a hill with lots of exposed tree roots, you will then cross over the meandering Lisha Kill and...Read more -
Schenectady, New York
Hike Plotter Kill Preserve
4.35.5 mi / 820 ft gainThere are a few entries into the preserve' however, this hike has you entering off of Mariaville Road. There is a kiosk here and you will enter on the Red trail. Shortly after you can go out and back on the Blue trail to view the Upper and Lower Falls from lookouts above. Once back to the Red t...Read more -
Poultney, Vermont
Camp on Mount St. Catherine
5.0Looking for the best view in all of Poultney, Vermont? Look no further than Lake St. Catherine Mountain. Located within Deane's Nature Preserve, this fast and easy hike tops as one of the best views and camping spots for the little time and energy needed to reach the summit. Only 30-45 minutes fr...Read more -
Shaftsbury, Vermont
Hike Around Lake Shaftsbury
1.3 mi / 42 ft gainLake Shaftsbury State Park is a small park in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Manchester. It is well-loved by locals as swimming spot in the summer, especially for families with kids. Less well known is the nature trail that meanders around the perimeter of the lake. While only a mile in...Read more -
Caroga Lake, New York
Kane Mountain Fire Tower
4.22.1 mi / 518 ft gainThe Kane Mountain fire tower is one of the more frequented Adirondack towers due to the ease of the trail and its proximity to so many Caroga Lake camping areas. The short hike is family friendly and available year round, part of the trail doubles as a cross country skiing trail in fact. Driving...Read more -
Cropseyville, New York
Hike Dickinson Hill Fire Tower
4.53 mi / 200 ft gainOnce you drive onto N. Long Pond Road you will follow it appproximately 1.5 miles to the end. From the parking you can take the short walk back on the road to the start of the trail. The trail is actually a rough Fire Tower Road. You will follow this for about 1.3 miles. Here you will see a se...Read more -
Albany, New York
Blueberry Hill East
1.73 mi / 59 ft gainBlueberry Hill East is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Albany, New York.Read more