Baker Mountain Trail Saranac Lake
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New York · essex County

Baker Mountain Trail Saranac Lake

Short summit climb near Saranac Lake with a broad open viewpoint.

Rating
Length
1.8 mi
Difficulty
4
County
essex

About This Trail

A short summit climb of about 1.8 miles round-trip just outside Saranac Lake village, ascending to a broad open viewpoint at 2,452 feet. The bare rock summit offers views of Saranac Lake, McKenzie Mountain, and the surrounding peaks. An excellent after-dinner or morning hike from town.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.3318118, -74.1161322

Getting There

From downtown Saranac Lake, take Route 86 east toward Lake Placid. Turn right onto McKenzie Pond Road, then turn right onto North Country Road. The Baker Mountain trailhead parking is on the right, approximately 1 mile from Route 86.

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