Hiking

Whether you're looking for an easy walk or a challenging climb, hiking in the Lake Champlain Region is a rewarding experience. The many Lake Champlain hiking trails will take you through the lush countryside, wooded forests and to the tops of the mountains.
Consider a historic walking tour through one of the region's well preserved and historically significant villages, or try the LaChute River Walk in Ticonderoga. For a scenic excursion, climb Coon Mountain or Belfry, featuring an old fire tower and stunning views from the top.
For a picturesque drive, head up Mount Defiance and 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. 

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Adirondack Center Museum Nature Walk

Adirondack Center Museum Nature Walk
Location: Elizabethtown, NY
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Beaver Flow Trail, a Champlain Area Trail

Beaver Flow Trail, a Champlain Area Trail
This is an easy hike meandering through a mixed forest, parallel to a small waterway, featuring a house-sized boulder near the end. Lots ...
Location: Essex, NY
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Belfry Mountain

Belfry Mountain
Reach the summit by old road, with views of Lake Champlain and abandoned iron mines. Great children's hike and an excellent fire tower ...
Location: Witherbee, NY
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Black Kettle Farm Nature Trail, a Champlain Area Trail

Black Kettle Farm Nature Trail, a Champlain Area Trail
Pretty hike with a great view from a rocky cliff. Notice the three distinct habitats, with a river crossing on stepping stones, wetland ...
Location: Essex, NY
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Coon Mountain

Coon Mountain
Get a nature trail guide at the trailhead for spotting the abundant wildlife among the rocky outcrops and hemlock forests. Part of the ...
Location: Westport, NY
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Crane Pond

Crane Pond
A disused road leads through old growth forest to a lovely pond. Great spot for a picnic and swimming! Crane Pond via Blue Hill ...
Location: Ticonderoga, NY
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Crown Point State Historic Site

Crown Point State Historic Site
Wander the ruins of two Revolutionary War era forts on the shores of Lake Champlain. Trail map...
Location: Crown Point, NY
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Grizzle Ocean Mountain

Grizzle Ocean Mountain
Trailhead: Parking lot of Putnam Pond Campground (parking fee.) Take route 74 west from Ticonderoga and go 4.3 miles. Turn left on to ...
Location: Ticonderoga, NY
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Historic Walking Tour of Essex

Historic Walking Tour of Essex
The entire village of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour of one of the most intact collection of ...
Location: Essex, NY
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LaChute River Walk

LaChute River Walk
Take a lovely loop around Bicentennial Park with many interpretive signboards to learn about history and nature. LaChute River Walk ...
Location: Ticonderoga, NY
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