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- Blue Trail to Bradley’s Lookout, 1.1 miles, easy. Looks like Fiji to me! 😉 A September 2022 sunrise. Could this 1.1 mile hike be the best hike in Lake George?!
- Up Yonda Farm Full Loop, 1.3 mile loop, moderate, NO DOGS 🐶 allowed. Photo courtesy of Devin Lasher, AllTrails, 7/19/23. Also near Bolton Landing on the western side of Lake George, this hike has views facing east over the lake as well.
- Western Ridge Trail to Overlook, 1.8 miles, Moderate. South of Lake George is the 6,250-acre Moreau Lake State Park. Located right along the Hudson River, the park has camping, hiking, and access to a beach.
- Buttermilk Brook – Bear Slides, 1.9 miles, Easy. Located in Lake George Wild Forest, the Bear Slides are smooth rocks with water running over them creating tons of ‘slides’ AKA slippery rocks!
- Queensbury. Seven miles south of Lake George, you will find Queensbury, known for its amusement parks, golf courses, and skiing. The most popular attraction is Six Flags Great Escape theme park, offering roller coasters, water rides, kids’ rides, entertainment, and dining.
- Glens Falls. Glens Falls is just ten miles from Lake George, known for its thriving arts and culture scene. Discover art and theater at local museums like The Hyde Collection, World Awareness Children’s Museum, Chapman Museum, and Charles R Wood Theater.
- Saratoga Springs. Half an hour from Lake George is the historic town of Saratoga Springs. Learn about the healing history of the region at Saratoga Spa State Park, or plan your trip around the summer races at the Saratoga Race Course.
- North Creek. North Creek has something for every season, including New York’s largest ski resort, Gore Mountain. And during the summer and fall, the resort transforms into an excellent area for hiking, mountain biking, and disc golf.
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- More than Full Day. TIME TO SPEND. The crown jewel of the town of Lake George is the lake itself. Lake George is a narrow, oval lake that stretches 32 miles in length, features 176 miles of shoreline and encompasses more than 170 islands.
- Address: Prospect Mountain Highway. Natural Wonders, Hiking, Recreation. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: Beach Road. Beaches, Free, Recreation, Swimming/Pools. TYPE. Half Day to Full Day. TIME TO SPEND.
- Address: Shelving Rock Area of the Lake George Wild Forest. Natural Wonders, Free, Hiking, Recreation. TYPE. 2 hours to Half Day. TIME TO SPEND.
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Oct 16, 2023 · Lake George, nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes, is a quaint town situated in the beautiful Adirondack Forest of Upstate New York. A short drive from Manhattan, Lake George is a getaway from the hubbub of city life.
Sep 29, 2023 · Lake George is located at the Southern end of the Adirondack Mountain region. It’s basically a 32-mile long lake that starts at the town of Lake George Village in the South and that extends all the way to Ticonderoga in the north.
