Moderate HikeBlue Mountain
The moderate to difficult climb to the firetower on Blue Mountain provides great views of the lake country to the southwest and the High Peaks to the northeast.
Distance4.2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain1800 ft.
Central Adirondacks
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Easy HikeBridge Brook Pond
The trail to Bridge Brook and Black Ponds is attractive, but its' main appeal is that there is nothing special about it. Which means that on most days you'll have the place all to yourself.
Distance3.8 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gainminimal
Easy HikeBuck Mountain
This 2 mile round trip offers outstanding views of Little Tupper Lake.
Distance2 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain500 feet
Easy HikeButtermilk Falls - Raquette River Trail
Buttermilk Fall is an extremley popular destination for visitors to the Long Lake area and it's just 100 yards from the parking down to the falls. The canoe carry trail bypasses the falls and follows the river for a mile until reaching the leantos at the head of Long Lake.
Distance2 miles round trip
Elevation Gainminimal
Moderate HikeCamp Santanoni Historic Area
The Santanoni Great Camp on Newcomb Lake is a five mile walk/bike/ski on a gravel road closed to vehicle traffic (10 mile round trip). The camp has been partially restored and you can't beat the setting.
Distance10 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain200 ft.
Easy HikeCastle Rock
Castle Rock is a prominent rock outcropping rising above the north shore of Blue Mountain Lake. This popular hike provides spectacular views of the lake.
Distance2.8 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain550 feet
Easy HikeConey Mountain
One of the best short hikes in the Adirondacks. This 2.2 mile round trip offers an outstanding 360 degree view.
Distance2.2 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain500 feet
Easy HikeGoodman Mountain
Next door to Coney Mountain, the Goodman mountain climb is slightly harder, and the views are not quite as good, but, it's a lot less crowded.
Distance3.2 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain500 feet
Moderate HikeGoodnow Mountain: Views of the High Peaks
Goodnow Mountain is all about the view. From the tower many of the High Peaks feel close at hand.
Distance4.2 mile (round trip)
Elevation Gain1000 feet
Easy HikeHitchens Pond Overlook
This is where locals take visitors to show off the Adirondacks. An attractive walk to a view that elicits "wow" from all who see it.
Distance6 miles
Elevation Gain400 feet
Easy HikeMount Frederica - Lake Lila
A six mile walk on gravel roads used to access private lands beyond. Fantastic view of Lake Lila and the central Adirondacks.
DistanceSix miles round trip
Elevation Gain500 ft.
Easy HikeMud Pond Mountain: Cedarlands Easement
Mud Pond Mountain offers great views for a modest effort. This route passes through a conservation easement and the area is closed to the public from late June thru late August.
Distance5.5 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain550 feet
Easy HikeNorth Hudson Ski-Loop
The trail descends along the Goodnow River to its' confluence with the Hudson. The route then twists along near the Hudson for a mile before climbing back to a trail junction near the start. The loop covers a total of 4.5 miles.
Distance4.5 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain300 ft
Moderate HikeOwls Head Mountain
The Owls Head Mountain firetower is visible from various places around Long Lake and the climb is a pilgramage for visitors and locals alike. This is a moderately difficult hike with fabulous views from the tower.
Distance7 Miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain1000 feet
Easy HikePashley Falls - Hike along the Cedar River
An easy walk along the Cedar River to a small falls with a nice overlook.
Distance3 mile (round trip)
Elevation Gainminimal
Easy HikeSargent Ponds
Two attractive backcountry ponds that are easy to reach with good fishing and swimming.
Distance2.6 miles to Upper Sargent (round trip)
Elevation GainMinimal
Easy HikeSlim Pond and Bear Pond
An easy 3.6 mile round trip hike. The trailhead is accessed from Route 28 between Blue Mountain Lake and Raquette Lake
Distance3.6 miles (round trip)
Elevation Gainminimal
Easy HikeWilson Pond - Grass Pond
A wilderness walk to a scenic pond.
DistanceSix miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain200 ft.
Easy HikeWinding Falls - Bog River
An easy hike to one of the best waterfalls in the Adirondacks. Longer loop trips are also possible.
DistanceFive miles (round trip)
Elevation Gain200 ft