From Whitehall, NY take Route 22 north. Black Mountain and Lake George Trail is a 7.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Clemons, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Hike offers some cool terrain and the top is breathtaking. Permits are awarded from Glen Island, and the queue often fills up quickly. Great views. I was concerned about the bitch bark trees that were dead all along the trail. If you want a more full trip do the loop. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Save on popular hotels near Black Mountain Loop in Lake George: Browse Expedia's selection of {location.lodging.hotelCount} hotels and places to stay closest to Black Mountain Loop. We had a perfect day for a hike. Access the trail by walking toward Lake George on the Warren County Bike Trail until you intercept the blue stone markers on your right side, approximately 1/2 mile north of Rt. Make sure to follow the small red markers as snowmobile trails are also in the area. Directly across the lake is Five Mile Mountain. I liked the circle back along the ponds. Additional information and hours are given in the "Facilities" tab. My GPS watch data supported what was marked on the trail. The official summit of Black Mountain, marked by a USGS survey, is just South of the windmill. Come stay in our newly remodeled, cozy and comfortable lodge with all that the Adirondack Mountains have to offer! Officially listed as 2,641', the summit of Black Mountain offers panoramic views of Northern Lake George. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Probably take that route to the top if I had to do it all over again. Both the official and true summit are "view-less", but the journey past Fishbrook Pond is highly recommended! Buck mountain hiking trail, Lake George: See 80 reviews, articles, and 34 photos of Buck mountain hiking trail, ranked No.7 on Tripadvisor among 24 attractions in Lake George. External Links. A little wet, muddy and rocky but that made it more of a challenge and more fun in my opinion! Plenty of side paths to avoid ice though and microspikes weren't necessary. Buck Mountain in the southern Adirondacks overlooks Lake George with distant views of the High Peaks and is a very nice place to visit on a clear day (summer, fall, or winter). Continue on and take the trail that leads down off the southern edge of the summit towards Black Mountain Point. Be prepared to take a left on Pike Brook Road. The path was clearly marked. Entire way is an incline, so it will be a leg burner. A side … Took about 5. hours round trip with plenty of breaks and time at the top to enjoy … Turn right on Route 6, and follow it toward Hulletts Landing. ** The ascent is pretty gradual, muddy and rocky at some points, and very icy on 11/22/20. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from May until October. Directions: Park your vehicle at 1281 Pike Brook Road, Clemons, NY. Starting along the Black Mountain Trail, initially just a dirt road. Be prepared to take a right on Pike Brook Road. This is a 5.5 mile out-and-back hike with 1300 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 2-4 hours to complete. Black Mountain is located on the Eastern side of Lake George and is the tallest mountain above Lake George. I could avoid most, but not all of the mud and ice. o n M. g e Lake George Islands the lake, and to remote mountain ponds. Icy and muddy to some extent as to be expected, great sunrise views at the top off the the side of the fire tower fence(little trail behind it gets you there). When you reach the Village of Ticonderoga, Route 9N will make a sharp left turn. Black Mountain from Lake George is a 4.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Huletts Landing, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. Great trail for kids, Tongue Mountain Range and Northwest Bay Trail, Sleeping Beauty Mountain and Lake George Trail, Shelving Rock Mountain and Shelving Rock Falls Trail, North Tongue Mountain Range, Five Mile Mountain and Lake George Trail, East Shore Mountain Bike Ride to Lake George, Shelving Rock Falls and Shelving Rock Mountain Trail. Took the trail to Black Mountain top back and forth, which took me around 2 hours (fairly high pace). Why it's cool: At 2,646 feet, Black Mountain is the highest peak in the Lake George region, but if you take the trail from the east, you'll only climb the last 1,000 feet. You will see a trail heading off to the left towards Lapland Pond. Follow the trail to a road through the woods. Towering high above the Northeast section of Lake George, Black Mountain ranks as the highest mountain for this region, at 2,665' elevation. Rooms at the Black Mountain Lodge offer TV, wireless internet, and more. Would be great swimming in summer. - Check the weather forecast prior to the ascent. A moderate hike climbs to the summit, with the opportunity to loop up one way and down another. Foggy at top but looked like more pristine views than most Lake George trails. 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