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Morning Hike: Potash
Kick off the holiday weekend with a morning hike up Potash Mountain. Space is limited. Please email the hike leaders to sign up for this hike.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Jen Ferriss and Pamela Delsignore. Leader Email: ferrissj@gmail.com. Mileage: 3.5. Elevation Gain: 1033. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 911.
Friday, July 3, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Harris Land Preserve - Trailhead Parking
217 Potash Rd, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.
For more info visit adkgateway8.com. Prospect Fireworks Hike
Lake George has fireworks every Thursday night at 9:30. We can hike up Prospect Mountain and enjoy the show at the top. I plan on using the trail from the village which is 3 miles and 1,532 feet of elevation gain. Parking can be difficult. Backup plan is to switch and begin from the Rec Center. Email or text to get final determination. The hike fom the rec center is 5 miles with a similar elevation.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Other. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Chandra Geremick. Leader Email: cgeremick@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 518-424-0679. Mileage: 6. Elevation Gain: 1,532. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, 518-926-1000.
Thursday, July 9, 2026.
7:30 pm.
Hadley Mountain - Fire Tower
This is about a 3.3-mile out-and-back hike located in the Wilcox Lake Wild Forest of the southern Adirondacks. It features a 1,522-foot elevation gain and typically takes 2.5 to 3 hours to complete. The summit boasts a restored 1917 fire tower that offers panoramic 360-degree views. Space is limited, email hike leader to get meet-up time and location.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Greg Jansky. Leader Email: gjansky@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 732-406-9723. Mileage: 3.5 RT. Elevation Gain: 1500. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park Street. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Region 5.
Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Hadley, NY.
Poke-O-Moonshine Firetower Sunset Hike
Join us on a sunset hike on the Ranger Trail up Poke-O-Moonshine to the fire tower in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Firetower Challenge. For those new to the challenge, it involves climbing and documenting, by date, ascents of at least 23 NYS fire tower summits: 18 of 27 Adirondack Park summits and all 5 Catskill Park summits. Poke-O is popular for its expansive views of Lake Champlain, the High Peaks and the Green Mountains in VT. It's name is thought to be a combination of two Algonquin words- "pohqui" and "moosie" which translated means "broken and smooth". 1,000 ft gneiss cliffs on the east side offer rock climbers over 180 routes. The summit is mostly open to the east and west but climbing the tower offers an amazing 360 degree view. We will meet at the trailhead at 5:00 p.m. fuel up with a mini dinner, and begin our steep and challenging but short hike up to Poke-O hoping to catch the sun setting. Then we will head down with headlamps carefully descending back to our vehicles for the ride home.…
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Aaren Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5184503924. Mileage: 3.7. Elevation Gain: 1,309 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Elizabethtown Community Hospital
75 Park Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
518-873-6377. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235.
Sunday, July 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Lewis, NY.
Allen
Allen Mountain is a long but rewarding 19-mile round-trip hike with about 3,700 feet of elevation change. Allen is a relatively isolated peak with some nice views. Challenges include crossing the Opalescent River, where we may need to take our boots off to cross if the water is high, and the notorious slippery red algae on the final climb. This will be a long but rewarding day. Meet at the park and ride near the north end of Media Drive at Exit 18 of the Northway. 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: 19 miles, in and out. Elevation Gain: 3,700 feet. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center-Lake Placid Site
203 Old Military Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3311.
Saturday, July 18, 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.
Black Mountain Firetower Lake George
Join me to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADK Firetower Challenge! Black Mountain on Northeast Lake George is approximately 5.6 miles with about 1,300 elevation gain. It is also on the LG 12ster Challenge list. We will use the Pine Brook Trail which is relatively flat for the first mile and half before it begins to get steeper and climb to the top. Pace will be slow to moderate. At the summit we will enjoy the views and lunch. Dogs are welcome if on leash the entire time. Space is limited please email me to register.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Hike w/ Dogs. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 908-305-8357. Mileage: 5.6 miles r/t. Elevation Gain: 1,300. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Ticonderoga Hospital
101 Adirondack Drive
Ticonderoga, NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5.
Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Northeast Lake George.
French Louie Loop Backpacking Trip
Join us for an overnight outing to the West Canada Lakes Wilderness to hike the 22.6 mile French Louie Loop. We will hike counter clockwise and camp near Cedar Lakes. We will take a 1 mile side trip to bushwhack to French Louie's summer cave which is a geological marvel worth seeing and the summer home of famous hermit, French Louie. Many wonderful lakes, lean-tos and campsites on this hike. It is also a chance to visit a portion of the Northville Placid Trail. Please email the trip leader to join and a gear list will be provided. Bear canisters are not required on this trip. Hikers in decent shape who can hike at a moderate pace with a backpack will be most comfortable on this trip. Meet at the Pillsbury Mountain Trailhead at 8AM on Saturday. Prepare for a late afternoon return on Sunday.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Central Region. Activity Category: Backpacking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Aaren G Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5184503924. Mileage: 22.6 round trip. Elevation Gain: 2,355 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Nathan Littauer Hospital
99 E State Street
Gloversville, NY 12078
518-725-8621. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Speculator, NY.
Jayne Bouder Memorial Hike
This was the last place I hiked with Jayne and it is very close to her birth date. About 2 miles round trip hike. Meet at the dead end parking lot north of Lock #5. Drive across the locks, then north to the parking area. Let's hope for good weather. See you there, hiker buds. Almost forgot: "Small bushwhack along the way.".
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Capital District. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Rich Crammond. Leader Email: none@nowhere.com. Leader Phone #: 518-584-2380. Mileage: 2 miles round trip. Elevation Gain: negligible. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Saratoga Hospital, Church Street, Saratoga Springs, 518-587-3222.
Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Hudson Crossing Park, Lock #5, Schuylerville, 9:00 am.
Boreas Ponds Paddle and Campout
Join us around 9 a.m. at the trailhead for a canoe or kayak portage, paddle and campout at Boreas Ponds in North Hudson. For those who have not been here, there is a very smooth and well graded 1.4 mile portage on a dirt road to the brand new accessible put-in that will require wheels. Once there we will set up camp at the Lean-To or in the field which will require a short .2 hike uphill. We can explore the ponds at our leisure for the afternoon. To paddle and explore the system of ponds is about 5 miles total with insanely excellent views of the High Peaks. The shore of the ponds is impenetrable. There is literally NOWHERE to take out other than the official put in which does make this paddle more challenging! Also worth noting is that the lean-to is NOT very close to the put-in which requires faith in mankind not to steal your boat while you are not watching over it. So you may feel more comfortable wheeling your boat up the trail to the Lean-to. Those who don't want to camp can sign out of the trip and hea…
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Paddling. Backpacking. Trip rating: B. Leader: Aaren G Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5184503924. Mileage: 5. Elevation Gain: N/A. 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.
Monday, August 3, 2026 – Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
North Hudson, NY.
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.
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. 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.