HIGH PEAKS IN THE ADIRONDACKS
SOUTHERN ADIRONDACK REGION
Difficult Hikes
Black Cat Lake (bushwhack)
(6.0 miles, RT, difficult) This small body of water is slowly degenerating into a swamp. This trip is challenging and the hiker must pay close attention to landmarks and the map and compass.
Cathead Mountain
SORRY THIS TRAIL NOW CLOSED BECAUSE OF A LAND DISPUTE.
(3.2 miles RT, difficult) This trail is short and easy to follow but the climb is steep. The open summit has views in three directions and a fire tower.
Glasgow Mills and Hillabrandt Lake and Vlei
(6.6 miles, RT) A shallow lovely lake dammed by beaver. This hike also takes you past the old mill historic site.
Pillsbury Mountain
(3.2 miles, moderately difficult) After some steep climbing, you will reach the abandoned fire tower and views from the summit to the east and south. The access road to the trailhead is rough and may only be passable by four-wheel drive vehicles.
Snowy Mountain
(7.8 miles RT, difficult) This is the tallest mountain in the southern Adirondacks and the trail to its top, especially the final climb, is very steep and demanding. You'll enjoy outstanding views of Indian Lake, the distant High Peaks and unbroken wilderness from the rocky summit ledges, which are dangerous and should be approached with caution. The fire tower on the summit was recently restored for safe public use.
Third & Fourth Lake
(6.8 miles, RT) This is a hikes that takes you past the ruins of several old buildings. To two lakes that do have wet shore lines. Map & Compass trail.
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