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Phelps Mountain
Phelps Mountain has an elevation gain of 1,982 feet from the ADK Loj, with a distance of about 8.8 miles round trip. Phelps offers beautiful views of Colden and other nearby high peaks, which, for the time being, ADK dictates that we can only admire from a distance. There's a lot of snow on the mountains, so hopefully we'll see some snow-capped mountains, and the snow won't be rotten. Meet up at Schroon Lake Tops at 6:30 am, or at the High Peaks Information Center at 7:30 am.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Jeff Mans. Leader Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Leader Phone #: 518-265-4135. Mileage: 8.8. Elevation Gain: 1,982. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center
203 Old Military Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3311. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 1-833-697-7264.
Saturday, March 28, 2026.
1002 Adirondack Loj Rd.
Stillwater Locks Area
Approximately 1 mile loop hike to look for eagles and other bird life. Just a nice little springtime outing. Meeting place will be just off the highway between the long and short canal bridge across the Hudson River from the "only" eeks! caution light in Stillwater.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Capital District. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: C. Leader: Rich Crammond. Leader Email: doesnotuse@doesnotexist.com. Leader Phone #: 518-584-2380. Mileage: 1. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Saratoga Hospital
211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-587-3222.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Stillwater, NY.
CATAMOUNTS: A Wild Future in the Northeast
CATAMOUNTS - ALSO KNOWN AS COUGARS, PUMAS, AND MOUNTAIN LIONS- ONCE PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN SHAPING THE FORESTS OF THE NORTHEAST. THEIR DISAPPEARANCE LEFT AN ECOLOGICAL VOID STILL FELT TODAY. RENEE SECOR WILL EXPLORE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND POSSIBLE FUTURE OF CATAMOUNTS IN OUR REGION. SHE TRACES THE LOSS, THE CHANGING LANDSCAPES THAT COULD SUPPORT THEIR RETURN, & STORIES OF COEXISTENCE ACROSS THE NATION. The Glen Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the ADK are co-sponsoring with the Southern Adirondack Audubon Society on April 15, 2026, at 7 PM in the Crandall Library Community Room our April program. The speaker will be Renee Seacor, Mighty Earth’s Rewilding Director, overseeing their campaign to reintroduce catamounts to the forests of the Northeast United States. Renee previously served as the Carnivore Conservation Director for Project Coyote, overseeing campaigns aimed at promoting coexistence with North America’s wild carnivore species. She has built a career in environmental advocacy, using litigation and policy-m…
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Presentation. Workshop. Trip rating: N/R. Leader: Ann Paolano. Leader Email: Programs@adk-gfs.org. Leader Phone #: 518-798-3055. Mileage: N/A. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital
100 Park St.
Glens Falls, NY 12801. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: (518) 897-1303.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Crandall Library Community Room.
Azure Mountain Fire Tower
his is the most northwestern fire tower in the challenge and one that requires a 3 hour trip ONE WAY from the Saratoga Area! It is short and steep with switchbacks but should be a lovely hike in spring conditions with chances of great views of Marcy, the Sewards and St. Regis Canoe Area. We could be hiking in deep snow, on packed icy trails or end up in rotten slush with mud and rock in a t-shirt- always tough to predict. Be prepared with snowshoes and spikes just in case.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Northwest Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Snowshoeing. Trip rating: C+. Leader: Aaren Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 518-450-3924. Mileage: 2 miles RT. Elevation Gain: 944 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: submitted Jan 28, 2026.
Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Meet at 7 am at the Exit 18 Park and Ride on the north end of Media Drive or at the trailhead at 10 a.m.
Lyon Mountain Fire Tower
A challenging fire tower hike with a long drive for those pursuing the ADK Firetower Challenge. Lyon is actually 10 ft taller than Couchsachraga! On a clear day you can see the city of Montreal and the High Peaks! Trailhead is at the ruins of the defunct Lowenberg Ski Area and this spot is known for getting high snowfall. We won't know conditions until closer to the hike. Trailhead may require 4 wheel drive- it is 1 mile on a rutted dirt road that is not maintained in winter. Full on mud season will cancel as we do NOT want to erode our trails further. Prepare for possible black flies with head net, spray of choice and light colored clothing.
Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Northern Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: B+. Leader: Aaren Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 518-450-3924. Mileage: 8.6 mi RT. Elevation Gain: 1930. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: submitted on Jan 30, 2026.
Saturday, May 9, 2026.
Meet at 6 am at the Exit 18 Park and Ride on the north end of Media Drive or at the trailhead at 8:30 a.m.