Hiking to Coney Mountain's summit, complete with a 360 degree view, is a must-do in the Tupper Lake area. The waters of Tupper Lake can be seen to the north as well and the wooded hills of the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest to the west. Located right on the border of Hamilton and Franklin counties, Coney is an outstanding bang-for-your-buck mountain, and a part of the popular Tupper Lake Triad Hiking Challenge.
Key takeaways
- Distance: 2 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 560 feet
- Mountain elevation: 2,267 feet
- Hike includes an exposed summit
Hiking Coney Mountain
The trail is rocky, so footing is a bit rough in areas. Following the well-marked trail, you will sweep your way around the steep western slopes of the mountain. As the trail steepens a bit, it continues to contour its way around to the northern slopes of the mountain and then meets up with the original trail just below the summit.
The final approach is over slab rock, no scrambling is necessary. The views start to open up with Goodman Mountain, also part of the Tupper Lake Triad, to the north, and Mount Morris to the northeast. It’s a complete panoramic view.
Coney Mountain in winter
Coney makes for an excellent snowshoeing trip. With typical heavy snow and ease of access, this is a popular destination in winter. However, expect the chance of heavy winds and cold wind-chills once you are on the mostly tree-less summit.
Due to steepness of the trail, this mountain is not recommended for cross-country skiing, but bring your snowshoes and microspikes, and be prepared for all winter conditions.
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Does Coney sound amazing, but a little more than you want to tackle right now? No need to stress, with endless mountains, lakes, and waterfalls to visit in the Adirondacks, we are sure we can help you discover a trail that’s just right!
How to get there
From the intersection of Route 30 and 28N in Long Lake, follow Route 30 North, toward Tupper Lake. At the 11.8 mile point, look for the Coney Mountain parking area on the right. The parking area is just off the road, up a little hill. There is not a ton of space in the lot, but the road has wide shoulders that can accommodate overflow.
