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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.
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.