“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Caldwell Library, Lake George |
| Warren County Historical Society |
| Warren County Bike Trail, Lake George to Glens Falls |
| Prospect Mountain Hiking Trail, NYS DEC |
| Lake George Battlefield NYSDEC Campground |
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A Paddlers' Paradise is one description of the northern New York area accessed via the Adirondack North Country Scenic Byways
Lake George Wild Forest
Central Adirondack Trail, U.S. Highway 9, near Lake George in Warren County
The Lake George Wild Forest consists of approximately 71,133 acres of State Forest Preserve lands in the southeastern Adirondacks.
The Lake George Wild Forest contains miles of marked trails available to explore, allowing the public to easily access a variety of majestic natural attractions such as Black Mountain, Shelving Rock, and Prospect Mountain. Recreationists also enjoy year-round activities on Lake George, and popular fishing and camping locations at Lily Pond, Jabe Pond, Gay Pond and Palmer Pond. The Lake George Wild Forest is a popular area for motorized recreational uses and ice fishing, and serves as an important link with the adjoining snowmobile trail network. In addition, the Hudson River Recreation Area of the Lake George Wild Forest enables the public to experience a unique flat water environment and other recreation opportunities along this historic waterway.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | near |
| Closest Route #: | U.S. Highway 9 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.4285662327 |
| Longitude: | -73.740066694 |
| URL: | Lake George Wild Forest website |