Silver Bay, New York
Top Spots in and near Silver Bay
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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 -
Ticonderoga, New York
Hike to Lost Pond
3.9 mi / 260 ft gainFrom the parking area, follow the trail from the back of the parking area. Very quickly you will hike up to a trail register. The trail is mostly flat with a few inclines and is very well beaten. There are also yellow plastic trail markers to keep you on track. After 1.4 miles you'll reach the ju...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 -
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 -
Castleton, Vermont
Hike around Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park is a unique collection of hiking trails and walking paths that meander more than 204 acres of fields, forests, gorges, cliffs, and gardens. The best way to explore these enchanting trails is to pack a picnic and lace up your hiking boots for a full-day ramble. ...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 -
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 -
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 -
Salisbury, Vermont
Camp at Lake Dunmore
The campground office for Branbury state park is on the opposite side of Route 53 from the pin on the map here, but the best campsites are where the pin is. Start by going and talking to the rangers at the office, they are super friendly and very helpful for recommendations of hikes or things to...Read more -
Mendon, Vermont
Hike to Killington Peak
5.03.4 miThe trail head (Bucklin Trail) is found a couple of miles up Wheelerville Road on the left. Wheerlerville is a dirt road that will be muddy in the spring and summer. The drive is long enough that you will think you did something wrong, but you haven't! the trail head will eventually pop up.The tr...Read more -
New Russia, New York
Explore Split Rock Falls
5.0The the easiest and the fastest access of any New York waterfalls Split Rock Falls, is within 10 feet of the parking lot and as soon as you open the car door you hear the water gushing down the Boquet River. The clear, cold waters of Split Rock Falls cascade through groves of hemlock and spruce, ...Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Backpack the Dix Range
4.517 miDay 1The trail begins about a mile past the intersection of Rt. 73 and Rt. 9 just east of a bridge over the North Fork Boquet River. Note: this trail is unmarked, so be sure to have an accurate map of the area. I recommend going to The Mountaineer store in Keene Valley and asking one of the cler...Read more -
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 -
Indian Lake, New York
Hike to OK Slip Falls
5.06.4 miStarting at the parking area you will walk 0.2 miles west on Route 28 to the north side of the road to locate the marked trailhead. After signing the trail register you will follow the the red marked trail approximately 0.5 miles to the first junction. At the junction you will branch right and f...Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Climb Chapel Pond Slab
Chapel Pond area is mostly known for its ice climbing on the other side of the pond, but some easier, but runout slab climbing can be had on the eastern side. There is ample parking on both sides of the road in the form of pull offs and the walk to the base of the climbing is only a few hundred ...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Silver Bay
Hubbardton, Vermont
Lake Bomoseen KOA Holiday
Vermont's largest lake takes center stage at this KOA. Choose your patch of paradise - a 75-foot-long Pull-Thru RV Site, Deluxe Cabin or ...
Salisbury, Vermont
Moosalamoo Campground
Overview
Moosalamoo Campground is a small remote campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook. A large mowed grass...
Lake Luzerne, New York
Lake George / Saratoga KOA Journey
Cruise along the waters of Lake George near this family-owned KOA. The Adirondack Mountains rise above the shores that promise scenic vis...
Killington, Vermont
Killington Grand Hotel
Killington’s only full-service mountainside hotel features convenient ski-bridge access to the slopes, Preston’s Restaurant, a spa and en...
From $500 / night
Peru, Vermont
Hapgood Pond
Overview
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. ...