Anytime I want to do a hike with great views of Lake George in the Adirondack Park of NY, the Pilot Knob Preserve is the quickest place to go. It's also a nice place. The trail climbs steeply for 650' in a distance of about a half mile, to a gazebo that overlooks the southern end of the lake. You can continue on for another mile to a waterfall. The trail loops back around to the gazebo. The whole trip is about 3 miles and can be done in 2 hours of so.
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| Sign on Pilot Knob Road |
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| Trailhead register and kiosk |
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| Gazebo at the viewpoint |
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| Waterfall at the far end of the preserve |
If you are looking for a short hike, of 3 miles or less, in the Lake George area, this is one of the best. the combination of the lake views, and the waterfall provide nice rewards for such a short trek.
Hike Stats:
Trailhead Elevation: 350'
Elevation at Gazebo: 1000'
Hike Distance: 1 mile roundtrip to gazebo, or 3 miles roundtrip to gazebo and waterfall
Hike Time: 45 minutes or 2 hours
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