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Tabletop and Indian Falls

This hike starts from the Adirondack Loj and follows a highly traveled route to Marcy Dam.  From here the Van Hoevenberg trail continues along a scenic trail following Phelps Brook toward Mount Marcy, passing the Phelps trail, and at 4 miles reach the well worn herd path for Tabletop, about 0.1 miles before Indian Falls. From the turn onto the herd path, it is about 0.7 miles to the summit.  The herd-path is narrow in areas, heavily eroded, and has running water in many spots. The summit is totally wooded, but located just beyond the signed summit are open views of the Great Range. On our return we'll visit Indian Falls to hog some views.  Total elevation gain of about 2,650 feet and 9.7 miles round trip.  Meet-up at the Schroon Lake Tops at 6:30 am, or the HPIC at 7:45 am.  Rain cancels. Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Jeff Mans. Leader Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Leader Phone #: 518-265-4135. Mileage: 9.7. Elevation Gain: 2,650. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Health Emergency Care 2233 State Route 86 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-897-2557. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook (518) 897-1303. Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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. Trip rating: B/B+. B. B+. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 9083058357. Mileage: 5-10 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,000 to 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park St (518) 926-1000 Open 24 hours. Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Hike Bromley Mountain via Long Trail

Vermont in the spring! Let's celebrate the world turning green again and hunt for wildflowers and beauty. It won't be difficult to find. The hike is 5 miles with an elevation gain of 1,420 feet, and is an out and back. We will cross Bromley Brook and have a snack at the Bromley Shelter. 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: 5. Elevation Gain: 1,420. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Rutland Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen St, Rutland, VT 05701, 802-775-7111. Saturday, May 16, 2026. 9:00 am.

McKenzie Mountain from the JackRabbit Trail

We will warm up on the gradual ski trail and then begin our climb. McKenzie has five summits, the last of which has a couple of ledges with spectacular views. McKenzie is a challenging mountain. I welcome anyone who is willing to hike at a sustained pace, while enjoying the beauty of the woods, the views and the company. This will be an out and back with a potential trip to Haystack on the way back down. This will add about 2 more miles and 500 more feet of elevation. Space is limited. Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Jen Ferriss. Leader Email: ferrissj@gmail.com. Mileage: 6.6. Elevation Gain: 2083. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake 2233 State Route 86 P.O. Box 471 Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: (518) 897-1200. Sunday, May 17, 2026. Lake Placid. For more info visit extapps.dec.ny.gov.

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 23, 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.

Pharaoh Mountain and Lake Pink Lady Slippers Loop

Starting at the Crane Pond trailhead, we'll hike about 3.2 miles to Pharaoh Mountain, and climb about 1,500 of elevation, where we'll look for the Pink Lady Slippers in full bloom, and enjoy several viewpoints all around, including where the former fire tower once stood at 2,556 feet.  From there, we'll drop down the other side about 2 miles to Pharaoh Lake, and continue the loop hike for 4 miles to Glidden Marsh, and a short spur trail to Oxshoe Pond, and then back to Crane Pond.   Meet-up at the Schroon Lake Tops at 7:00 am to ensure we have suitable vehicles to access Crane Pond Road to the trailhead.  Rain cancels. Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks. Activity Category: Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Jeff Mans. Leader Email: adkhighlander@aol.com. Leader Phone #: 518-265-4135. Mileage: 9.2. Elevation Gain: 1,800. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 926-1000. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Region 5 Headquarters, Warrensburg DEC Region 5 Warrensburg Office: (833) 697-7264). Saturday, May 30, 2026. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

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. Trip rating: B/B+. B. B+. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 9083058357. Mileage: 5-10 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,000 to 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park St (518) 926-1000 Open 24 hours. Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Skylight Mountain Camping Trip

Join us for an overnight backpacking trip into the interior, Friday/Saturday June 5th/6th. We will meet at Upper Works Trailhead at 7:00 am and hike the Calamity Trail passing Flowed Lands and Lake Colden into the Uphill Lean-to on Friday- about 7 miles and 1750 ft. On Saturday we will pass Lake Tear of the Clouds, the headwaters of the mighty Hudson, to hike Skylight carefully seeking alpine azalea, which blooms around this time each year, only on Skylight. It is about 2 miles and 1,650 ft to the summit and then 9 miles back to Upper Works Trailhead. Total distance about 18 miles with 3,500 feet of elevation gain total. It's a good idea to bring a tent in case the lean-to is occupied. Temperatures could be a lot colder than you think- dress for winter and no less than a 20 degree sleeping bag. Weather reports closer to the trip will help us plan our gear a bit better. Bring your own food, water filtration, stove, snacks, and the 10 essentials etc. A bear canister is mandatory! They can be rented at many loca… Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - High Peaks Region. Activity Category: Backpacking. Hiking. Trip rating: A. Leader: Aaren Harris. Leader Email: aarengrace@gmail.com. Leader Phone #: 5184503924. Mileage: 18. Elevation Gain: 3,451 ft. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center 2233 State Route 86 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-891-4141. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: 518-891-0235. Friday, June 5, 2026 – Saturday, June 6, 2026. Tahawus, NY.

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. Trip rating: B/B+. B. B+. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 9083058357. Mileage: 5-10 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,000 to 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park St (518) 926-1000 Open 24 hours. Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Stillwater Locks Area

A neat little outing by the Hudson River with around two miles of hiking up to Eagle Point and back. Meeting place: Hudson Crossing dead-end parking lot north of Lock #5 Schuylerville. Drive across the locks, then north to the parking area. Let's hope to see an eagle along the way. 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: 2. Elevation Gain: N/A. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Saratoga Hospital 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 518-587-3222. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Schuylerville, NY.

Indian Head Hike

Marvel in the beauty of this 10(ish) mile hike wth 1,978 feet of elevation gain. We can celebrate Summer Solstice while taking in the iconic views. Weather may postpone; email or text to sign up and get details. Parking can be tricky so space will be limited. Sign up early! DEC and the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) launched a no-cost reservation system to address public safety at a heavily traveled stretch on Route 73 in the town of Keene in the Adirondack High Peaks. The Adirondack Mountain Reserve is a privately owned 7,000-acre land parcel located in the town of Keene Valley that allows for limited public access through a conservation easement agreement with DEC. The reservation system does not apply to other areas in the Adirondack Park. The reservation system, operated by AMR, will facilitate safer public access to trailheads through the AMR gate and for Noonmark and Round Mountains and improve visitors' trip planning and preparation by ensuring they have guaranteed parking upon arrival. In recent y… 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: 10. Elevation Gain: 1,978. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital, 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801, 518-926-1000. Saturday, June 20, 2026. 8:30 am.

Hike and Paint

This is a joint offering with Hillview Free Library's Guest Artist Sarah Barker and ADK Chapter GFS.   Hike and be inspired by the beauty of nature in the Adirondacks. Hike on the LGLC Bradley Trail in Bolton Landing.  This is a very moderate trail with only gradual gain.  The trail that leads to a stunning view of lake George with the guidance of  abstract painter Sarah Barker feel into the view scape and make it your own by feeling with your heart and connecting to what inspires you in the landscape. Translate it into a visual you can keep that captures the moment for you. The feeling the colors the movement. In an abstract way as did Georgia O'Keeffe's a revered painter who spent a lot of time in the lake George area a hundred years ago.  You can use different techniques to create your own abstraction of the way you feel and the things you see on this hike and paint time. We will sketch take notes and photograph the scenes that you feel most akin to then we will hike back down. We will finish the paintings… Hosted By: Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter. Region: Adirondacks - Lake George Region. Activity Category: Hiking. Other. Trip rating: C. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Mileage: 1.6 r/t. Elevation Gain: < 500 elev gain. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park Ave Glens Falls, NY. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: DEC Region 5. Thursday, June 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Hillview Free Library, Bolton Landing, NY.

Indian Pass and Wallface from Upper Works

A scenic hike from the Upper Works along the Indian Pass Trail to Indian Pass, and then 0.6 mile bushwhack up to the cliffs of Wallface with 970 feet of elevation gain off trail. Some excellent views in good weather. About 9.8 miles round trip with an elevation gain around 2100 feet.  Meet up at the Schroon Lake Tops at 8:30 am, or the Upper Works parking area at 9:15 am. Bad weather cancels. 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. Mileage: 9.8 RT. Elevation Gain: 2100. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake 2233 State Route 86 Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-891-4141. Nearest Park Ranger/Dispatch Number: Region 5 Headquarters, Ray Brook (518) 897-1303. Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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. Trip rating: B/B+. B. B+. Leader: Kim Brown. Leader Email: kim137@me.com. Leader Phone #: 9083058357. Mileage: 5-10 miles. Elevation Gain: 1,000 to 2,000. Nearest Emergency Medical Facility: Glens Falls Hospital 100 Park St (518) 926-1000 Open 24 hours. Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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.