Brown Mountain is a great destination by itself, or can be made part of a longer trip. Either way, you can't go wrong, and the views are superb.

Key takeaways

• Distance: 3.2 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 900 feet
• Elevation: 1,996 feet
• Hike includes trail junctions

Hiking Brown Mountain

From the trailhead, you will start following along an old woods road which gradually climbs parallel to the road for a bit but quickly swings away. The climb is moderate for the first 0.6 miles to the intersection with the Deer Leap Trail. Take more of a right at this point and you will start climbing into the Tongue Range. Brown Mountain is the first mountain in the Tongue Range but is a nice climb as a standalone peak. From the intersection the climb continues and is much steadier with small steeper sections along the ascent. There are nice views out over the lake to the east. The trail continues over the top to Five Mile Mountain. This could be a nice one way hike if a second car is available; Five Mile Mountain is best approached from the southern trailhead. 

Brown Mountain in the winter

This trail is not recommended for crosscountry skiing in the winter, but the trail can still be accessed via snowshoes/micropsikes. Be prepared for all winter conditions.

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How to get there

From the intersection of Route 9N and Route 74 in Ticonderoga, follow Route 9N south toward Hague continue for around 18 miles to the trailhead for Deer Leap on the left, parking in on the right.