Lake George Wild Forest

Naturschutzgebiet · New York, 🇺🇸 Vereinigte Staaten

Fläche 280 km²

Zeitzone America/New_York

Offizielle Website www.dec.ny.gov/lands/28291.html

Lake George Wild Forest – Planst du eine Reise?

Erstelle deine Reiseroute Tag für Tag in der Tripomatic-App.

Planung starten

Empfohlene Listen

W. Eyre. Eng'r, I. Heath. d'r. / Public domain

Lake George Wild Forest Essentials

Explore the southern Adirondacks through a combination of historical landmarks and natural viewpoints. This selection features the 18th-century Fort William Henry and the Lake George Historical Association, housed in an 1845 courthouse. Natural highlights include the 5.5-mile Prospect Mountain Parkway, the Sleeping Beauty mountain summit, and the Tongue Mountain Range overlooks. For recreation, the area offers rail biking along the Hudson River, lakeside beaches, and local craft breweries in Lake George Village.

13 Orte

Scenic Lakeside Vistas

Explore the rugged terrain of the Lake George Wild Forest and the Tongue Mountain Range through this collection of vistas and natural landmarks. This selection features elevated lookouts like Sleeping Beauty Mountain and Montcalm Point, which offer panoramic views of the Lake George Narrows. The list also includes secluded water features such as Uncas Falls and the sandy shores of Morey Stein Beach, representing the diverse ecological landscape of the eastern Adirondacks.

9 Orte

Adirondack Mountain Views

This collection highlights the prominent summits and overlooks within the Lake George Wild Forest of the Adirondack Park. It features the rugged terrain of the Tongue Mountain Range, including Fifth Peak and Fivemile Mountain, alongside the historic fire tower on Black Mountain, the region's highest point. These trails provide access to granite cliffs like Deer Leap and Uncas Cliff, offering expansive views across the Lake George Narrows and toward the Green Mountains of Vermont.

16 Orte

Camping and Outdoors

Explore the rugged terrain of the Lake George Wild Forest and the surrounding Adirondack wilderness. This collection features the 5.5-mile Prospect Mountain Parkway with its high-altitude overlooks and the remote island campsites of Glen Island, accessible only by boat. Hikers can utilize the network of lean-to shelters along the Tongue Mountain Range and Fishbrook Pond, or ascend to the fire tower at Black Mountain Summit, the highest point on Lake George.

14 Orte