Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

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Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

Hard

2.7

(17)

runners

Prospect Mountain Summit loop from Lake George

01:00

5.29km

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: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake George Wild Forest

Adirondack Park

Waypoints

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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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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2.49 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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2.58 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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3.28 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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5.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

610 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km