Adirondack Hikes You Might Like Giants Nubble

These are hikes and trails that the authors feel are rewarding. The write-ups are not intended to be complete descriptions of the trails, nor are directions included on how to navigate out and back. Check out ADK's guidebooks and maps for complete trail information. They are available from ADK's online store.

 

Family Friendly Hikes

 

High Peaks Region (Lake Placid / High Peaks)     

Shorter
East/West River Trails - AMR
Lost Lookout Trail - AMR

Owls Head

Mt Jo

Snow Mountain

Goodnow Mt. (fire tower)
Giants Nubble

Moderate

Ampersand Mountain
Calamity Brook - Flowed Lands
Klondike Notch Trail
Blueberry (and Porter)
Indian Pass from South
Round Mountain
Scott and Wallface Ponds
Hopkins Mountain
Hurricane Mountain (fire tower of sorts)

Vanderwhacker Mountain (fire tower)

More Difficult
Mt. Adams (fire tower)
Bald Peak
Cascade (note this is a link to a personal off-site page)
Noonmark Mountain
Wright Peak

 

Northern Region (Saranac / Paul Smiths)

Baker Mountain

Catamount Mountain

Jackrabbit Ski Trail (McKenzie Pond) 

Moose Pond (Saranac Lake)

 

South Eastern Region (Lake George / Great Sacandaga)

Bennett, Middle, and Murphy Lakes

Berrymill Pond
Black Mountain
Buck Mountain
Cat Mountain

Crane Mountain
Five Mile Mountain

Hadley Mountain (fire tower)

Lost Pond

Montcalm Point (Northwest Bay)
Peaked Rock

Pharaoh Mountain
Pilot Knob Ridge

Prospect Mountain
Shelving Rock Falls
Shelving Rock Mountain

Sleeping Beauty

Tenant Creek Falls

Thomas Mountain

Treadway Mountain

Vista - Range Trail

 

South Central Region (Northville / Raquette Lake)

Black Bear Mountain

Blue Ledges

Blue Mountain (fire tower)

Chimney Mountain

Peaked Mountain

Sawyer Mountain

Schaefer to Gore Summit (fire tower - closed)

Snowy Mountain (fire tower)

Wakely Mountain (fire tower)

 

West-Central Region (Old Forge / Oswegatchie)

Black Bear Mountain

Bubb & Sis Lakes

Moss Lake

Rondaxe (Bald) Mountain (fire tower)

 

Lake George Region

Submit a Hike

 

ADK's Forest Preserve Trail Guide Series

The Adirondack Mountain Club publishes a complete set of guidebooks and topographic trail maps, known as The Forest Preserve Series. The series features the following areas:

High Peaks Region

Northern Region

Central Region

West-Central Region

Eastern Region

Southern Region

Catskill Trails

Northville-Placid Trail

These guides are valuable resources to help you find the trailheads, assess if the trail is manageable for you and assist you in finding your location via the trail descriptions and maps.

You can purchase the guides from ADK's online store or at our ADK Member Services Center near Lake George, 518-668-4447, 800-395-8080, or at our ADK High Peaks Information Center near Lake Placid, 518-523-3441.  ...