Trail up the Mountain loop from Lake George

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Trail up the Mountain loop from Lake George

Moderate

4.8

(7075)

7,334

hikers

Trail up the Mountain loop from Lake George

02:12

5.11km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 2.49 km for 106 m

After 2.71 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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148 m

Bridge over the Highway

Highlight • Bridge

You traverse a bridge over the Adirondack Northway to begin the hike up Prospect Mountain.

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479 m

Trail up the Mountain

Highlight • Trail

2.50 km

Overlook to Lake George Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake George Village was originally called "Caldwell" when it was founded in 1810. In the late 1800s it became an increasing popular tourist site due to the beauty of the …

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2.67 km

Old Cable Railway

Highlight • Monument

The cable car railway was constructed in 1895 and carried visitors over a mile up the mountain to a luxury hotel. At the time of construction it was the longest …

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2.71 km

Prospect Mountain Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

On top of Prospect Mountain with its famous view on the lake.

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3.09 km

East Trail (Red) — Upper Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The East Trail (Red) ascends around 1600 feet up a rocky trail to a picnic area, overlook, and old cable car site at the top of the mountain. The upper …

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4.04 km

East Trail (Red) — Lower Segment

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The East Trail (Red) ascends around 1600 feet up a rocky trail to a picnic area, overlook, and old cable car site at the top of the mountain. There is …

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5.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

641 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

503 m