Hiking in the Lake Champlain
Region
Between Lake Champlain itself and the ancient Adirondack Mountains, there
are pristine expanses that offer more than enough wilderness for everyone.
Here are a sample of the hiking opportunities available.
Lake, Ponds & Waterfalls
Bear Pond Loop
A series of wilderness ponds and the remains of a graphite mine operation.
Ausable Chasm
"The Grand Canyon of the East" offers well marked trails and
walkways through a variety of natural wonders.
Treadway Mountain
This versatile trail system offers outstanding views along the way to the
summit and the option to return along Clear, Rock, North, and Heart Ponds.
You can also paddle your canoe across Putnam Pond to a trailhead on the
opposite shore.
Historic Places
La Chute Trail
The LaChute River drops 230 feet as it flows from Lake George to Lake Champlain,
and was an important part of the Industrial Revolution in America.
View of Lake Champlain from Noblewood
Noblewood
A 63 acre park and nature preserve, Noblewood offers nature trails, 3500
feets of sand beach, 2500 feet of river frontage, large wetlands and nesting
falcons near a
virgin forest. Noblewood
Park - 518-963-8668
Vistas
The Pinnacle
A high bluff with a 180 degree view overlooking Lake Champlain and the Green
Mountains.
Blueberry Hill Trail System
The Blueberry Hill Trail System encompasses over 800 acres in the heart
of the Adirondack Park and provides more than 30 miles of marked trails.
The "Lean-To," located at the top of the Hill provides shelter while enjoying
the spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Also located along one of the many trails is a "Warm-up Cabin," a log cabin
with a fireplace, which is available for use by hikers and campers. Maps
of the trail system are available at the Elizabethtown Town Hall and on
the Elizabethtown
Chamber of Commerce website.
Owl Head Lookout
Great views of Giant Mountain, Rocky Peak Ridge, and the Lake Champlain
Valley.
Fort Ticonderoga from Mount Defiance
Mount
Defiance
Enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Champlain, Fort Ticonderoga, and the Green
Mountains of Vermont. You can drive almost to the summit on a historic road
made by the army of British General Burgoyne in 1777, and then walk to the
observation deck.
