Hikes You Might Like

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 guide books and maps for complete trail information. They are available from ADK's Online Store.

High Peaks Region

Shorter
Moose Pond (Saranac Lake)
East/West River Trails - AMR
Lost Lookout Trail - AMR
Jackrabbit Ski Trail (McKenzie Pond)
Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs - AMR
Snow Mountain
Baker Mountain
Goodnow Mt. (fire tower)
Giants Nubble

Moderate
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)

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

Central Region

Blue Ledges

Blue Mountain (fire tower)

Chimney Mountain

Paul's Ledge

Peaked Mountain

Sawyer Mountain

Snowy Mountain (fire tower)

Vanderwhacker Mountain (fire tower)

Wakely Mountain (fire tower)

Eastern Region Trails

Berrymill Pond
 Black Mountain
Buck Mountain
Cat Mountain

Peaked Rock

Pharaoh Mountain
Pilot Knob Ridge
Prospect Mountain
Shelving Rock Falls
Shelving Rock Mountain
Sleeping Beauty
Thomas Mountain
Treadway Mountain

Northern Region

Ampersand Mountain

Southern Region

Bennett, Middle, and Murphy Lakes

Crane Mountain

Hadley Mountain (fire tower)

 

Lake George Region

How to Submit a Hike

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 Guide
Northville-Placid Trail

These guides are valuable resources to help you find the trailheads, assess if the trail is something you can manage, and assist you in knowing 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.