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West Mountain (not the ski hill) is a former fire tower peak, but even without the steel structure it offers good views from its partially open summit. West Mountain is within the Pigeon Lake Wilderness Area. Key takeaways Distance: 9.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1,870 feet...
Don't let an intimidating name fool you. Helldiver Pond has great views and is reached via a hike out on a universally-accessible trail. Make a morning of it with a short, but scenic paddle. Key takeaways Distance: 0.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: 0 feet Hiking to Helldiver Pond...
This is a pretty pond with a trail all the way around it. The hike to Sprague Pond is 0.3 miles down an easy path to reach its shore. Key takeaways Distance: 0.6 miles round trip (out and back from pond's shore) Elevation gain: 50 feet Hike includes trail junctions Hiking to Sprague Pond Once...
The grade is quite easy as the trail to Muskrat Pond climbs over the gently rolling hills on this pleasant hike, which is mostly along an old road. Key takeaways Distance: 3.4 miles round trip Elevation gain: 365 feet Hike includes a road walk and trail junctions Hiking to Muskrat Pond From...
Kane Mountain's 60-foot fire tower was constructed in 1925, restored in 2003, and offers great views of Canada Lake in the southern Adirondacks. Two different trails lead to the summit, giving hikers the opportunity to do a loop or just a simple out-and-back hike. Although Kane...