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Whiteface from Lake Placid
The path less travelled to Whiteface, this is a favorite summer hike. After walking past quiet Connery Pond, we’ll get to Whiteface Landing on Lake Placid in time for a snack on the floating dock. Will the dock still be tilted, or will they have finally fixed it? The real ascent begins once we reach the Whiteface Lean-to. The views will appear as we approach the summit before our final climb up the open, rocky south face of the mountain to find all the people who drove up crowding the top. Our lunch spot will be a quieter place below the summit. The best part is a swim off the dock on the way back, so bring your swim suit and hope for warm but not too hot weather. Round trip distance is 12.4 miles with 3,200 feet of elevation change. Meet at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18. Sign up is only by email to the leader.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Wayne Richter. Leader Email: wrichter@nycap.rr.com. Leader Phone #: 5182751250. Mileage: 12 miles, in and out. Elevation Gain: 3,200 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center-Lake Placid Site
203 Old Military Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3311.
Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Meet at 6:00 am at the park and ride at the north end of Media Drive near Northway Exit 18. Sign up is only by email to the leader.
Moxham Mountain
This hike is an out and back hike to the top of Moxham Mountain in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest to see the incredible views from the various viewpoints and summit. While there is one climb to summit a hill early on, the rest of the trail gradually makes its way to the top; there are no real scrambles but plenty of bare rock. The summit tops out at just over 2400 feet, yet there are incredible views towards Gore Mountain and including Long Pond and Clear Pond. Email the hike leader to reserve a space. Fun fact: the benchmark at the summit has a wildly different spelling of the mountain's name.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Greg Jansky. Leader Email: gjansky@gmail.com. Mileage: 5.2. Elevation Gain: 1180. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 926-1000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235 or 9-1-1.
Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Moxham Mountain, Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest.
What's Up Saturday?
Dog-friendly hike - all dogs must be leashed for the entire outing. Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate. Details are emailed on the Monday or Tuesday before the event. Registration with the hike leader is required for participation.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hike w/ Dogs. Hiking. Trip rating: B+. B. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 908-305-8357. Mileage: 5-10. Elevation Gain: 1,000-2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Ave
Glens Falls NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5.
Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Southern Adirondacks Lake George Region.
Endless Summer Long Lake Camp and NPT Hike to Cold River/Miller's Falls/Seward Lean-to
Annual Long Lake boat trip from NYS Long Lake public boat launch to Plumley Point or other campsite/lean-to on Long Lake where we'll camp overnight (Thursday 9/10), and hike the next day (Friday 9/11) 8.1 miles with 537 feet of elevation gain on the Northville-Placid Trail to Cold River/Miller's Falls and the Seward lean-to where we'll camp overnight and swim, and next day (Saturday 9/12) hike back 8.1 miles with 714 feet elevation gain to Plumley Point, cruise Long Lake by boat, and return to the Long Lake public boat launch. Bring a life preserver if you have one; if not, one will be provided upon request. Trip is limited in size due to boat ride, and do not overpack so we don't overload the boat. Must be able to swim. Must have backpacking/camping gear and experience. Meet-up location likely to be Schroon Lake Tops at 11:00 am, but exact location and time TBD depending on participants. Rain cancels.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks. Activity Category: Backpacking. Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Jeff Mans. Leader Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Leader Phone #: 5182654135. Mileage: 16.2. Elevation Gain: 1,251. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center, 2233 State Route 86, Saranac Lake NY 12983, (518) 891-4141. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook (518) 897-1303.
Thursday, September 10, 2026 – Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Long Lake, Plumley Point, Northville-Placid Trail to Cold River/Miller's Falls/Seward Lean-to.
What's Up Saturday ?
Dog-friendly hike - all dogs must be leashed for the entire outing. Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate. Details are emailed on the Monday or Tuesday before the event. Registration with the hike leader is required for participation and participation is limited.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hike w/ Dogs. Hiking. Trip rating: B+. B. Leader: Kim Brown & Pamela DelSignore. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 908-305-8357. Mileage: 5-10. Elevation Gain: 1,000 - 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Ave
Glens Falls NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5.
Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Southern Adirondacks Lake George Region.
Grace Peak (East Dix) via Spotted Mountain Hike and Bushwhack
From Route 73, this route generally follows the South Fork of the Boquet River and along the exposed mountain ridge to Spotted Mountain and Grace Peak, providing excellent views. The South Fork of the Boquet River can be found along Rt 73 just after the Route 9 intersection where there is a small pull-off on the left to park. The route starts on the left side of the parking area along a steep bank, generally following the river although often not in sight until the herd path returns and we follow it a short distance to a fork, where we'll go in-between the two river branches and head west to a ridge and up a few scrambles to Elizabethtown #4 and mostly open ridgeline created by the Great Fire of 1903. Continuing along the ridge in a south/southwest direction we'll reach Spotted Mountain and more open views, and continue along the ridge to our final destination, Grace Peak (East Dix). There are some spots of very thick Balsam along the way, but also many open areas with excellent open views. Plan on a full day…
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Other. Trip rating: A. Leader: Jeff Mans. Leader Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Leader Phone #: 518-265-4135. Mileage: 12. Elevation Gain: 4000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital
75 Park Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-6377. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook (518) 897-1303.
Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Stony Pond from NY Route 28N Hike
We had a good time on this hike last year, so let's do it again. Just a nice outing to an Adirondack pond for early fall. Approximately 4.2 miles round trip with not too much elevation change. Not a fast hike, to enjoy the fall colors. Dress for rain and cold fall days. See you there, hiker buds.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Rich Crammond. Leader Email: none@nowhere.com. Leader Phone #: 5185842380. Mileage: 4.2. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-926-1000.
Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Stony Pond trailhead parking area, off the highway, 3.9 miles north of the Olmsted Road, NY 28N intersection in Minerva, 9:00 am.
What's Up (Some) Saturday's Hike
Dog-friendly hike - all dogs must be leashed for the entire outing. Geared for those new to hiking and those coming back to the outdoors! Pace will be slow to moderate. Details are emailed on the Monday or Tuesday before the event. Registration with the hike leader is required for participation and participation is limited.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Hike w/ Dogs. Trip rating: B+. B. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Mileage: 5-10. Elevation Gain: 1,000 - 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street
Glens Falls NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Region 5.
Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Lake George Region.