Blue Mountain Summit Trail
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New York · hamilton County

Blue Mountain Summit Trail

Classic Adirondack climb to a fire tower and panoramic summit views.

Rating
Length
4.2 mi
Difficulty
6
County
hamilton

About This Trail

A 4.2-mile round-trip climbing 1,500 feet to a renovated fire tower in the central Adirondacks, with views extending from Blue Mountain Lake and Raquette Lake to the distant High Peaks. The trail steepens markedly at 1.25 miles and crosses open rock slabs near the summit ridge. Suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers.

Location

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Coordinates: 40.7127753, -74.0059728

Getting There

From the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake, take Route 30 north 1.5 miles past the Adirondack Experience museum. The trailhead parking is on the right side of Route 30.

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