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Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

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Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

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Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

01:16

8.47km

460m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Lake George Wild Forest

Adirondack Park

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Start point

Parking

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148 m

Bridge over the Highway

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

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157 m

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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1.19 km

East Trail (Red) — Upper 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. The upper …

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2.28 km

Prospect Mountain Summit

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

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2.32 km

Old Cable Railway

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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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2.59 km

Overlook to Lake George Village

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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

Prospect Mountain Summit

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The summit of Prospect Mountain has picnic tables, pavilions, and the remnants of a historic cable car system. The cable car railway was constructed in 1895 and carried visitors over …

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8.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

3.09 km

873 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

2.92 km

511 m

427 m

173 m

Elevation

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Saturday 20 June

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Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

Bridge over the Highway

East Trail (Red) — Lower Segment

East Trail (Red) — Upper Segment

Prospect Mountain Summit

Old Cable Railway

Overlook to Lake George Village

Prospect Mountain Summit

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