Coon Mountain Trail
44.223120, -73.424592
Halds Rd, Westport
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Coon Mountain is on the Coon Mountain Preserve, which is owned by the Adirondack Land Trust  This is a perfect family outing, and if you are in the area it should not be missed. The views over Lake Champlain and into the Green Mountains of Vermont are amazing. 

How to get there

From the intersection of Route 9N and Route 22 in Westport, take Route 22 north. Follow this for 0.4 mile and turn right on Lakeshore Road, then continue for 2.5 miles and turn left on Halds Road. The trailhead is on the right in just under a mile.

By the numbers

  • Distance: 2 miles round trip
  • Elevation gain: 600 feet
  • Elevation: 1,014 feet

Hiking

From the trailhead the path starts climbing almost immediately. The trail never gets too steep, but it does have a moderate and constant incline. One short section gets steep as it passes through a rocky section, where footing is a bit more difficult. There is an option near the start for a trail left or right. Both lead to the same point, with the leftmost trail being a bit longer. We suggest incorporating both into the hike, which makes the trail 2 miles overall. 

An interpretive sign next to a trail
A trail winds around a slabby rock
A couple green signs with white lettering on a wooden post
A spring mountain view
A sunset in the mountains
The view from a winter summit
The view of a lake from a summit
A summit sunset in the winter
A summit sunset in the winter The view of a lake from a summit The view from a winter summit A sunset in the mountains A spring mountain view A couple green signs with white lettering on a wooden post A trail winds around a slabby rock An interpretive sign next to a trail

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