Lake George Outdoor Activities, Hike, Kayak, Nature Study, Biking, Horseback Riding

View from the Summit left.  This is a longer hike, about 3.3 miles each way and the last 1/3 is fairly steep.  Total elevation gain is 2000 feet.  But, the woods are beautiful and the views from the summit are absolutely spectacular!  Directions to the trail head:  From routes 9/9N. Turn on to Route 9L.  You pass Cleverdale Road on your left after a few miles. Immediately after that, take a sharp left on Pilot Knob Road, and follow it to a well-marked parking lot to the trail head.  About mid July or so – the blueberry crop on the Buck Mt. Summit is huge!  Great Map and Information about Buck Mt – downloadable to your phone w/Pro version

Shelving Rock Falls left.  Mountain and waterfalls on the East Side of Lake George – see a complete description and downloadable maps – Shelving Rock Mt. & Shelving Rock Falls.

View from Black Mt. left.  Black mountain is the tallest mountain on the shores of beautiful Lake George and the view from the summit of the entire 32 mile long lake is incredible!  Great article about Black Mt.  Every trial guide and map.

View from the top left.  This is a fun seven mile loop hike that brings you over the summit of Sleeping Beauty to Bumps Pond and then back.  Map and Guide here.

Awesome hike!  You will want to have all day for this.  A great loop hike that brings you along the shore of Lake George then over 3 small peaks on the Tongue Mountain Range.  Get the guide and map here.

View From The Summit to Crane Mt. Pond left.  A 30 minute drive from the Georgian, but well worth it!  Crane is the most interesting climb in the Southern Adirondacks with multiple trails up and down, a pond near the summit (great swimming and fishing), ladders – making the steep cliffs easy, and even a cave to explore!  Top it off with spectacular views!  This can easily be a full day adventure.  Check out Summit Post for a lot of info on Crane Mt. | Guide and Map

This red-marked 1-5/8 mile trail leads to summit of Prospect Mountain. To reach the trail from Lake George Village, turn west on Montcalm Street (away from lake) to Smith Street; turn south 1/2 block to trail head sign. Trail crosses 1-87 on an elevated walkway. The climb to the summit is not difficult. One part of the trail follows the road bed of an old funicular railway that served a once-thriving summer hotel on the mountain. Remains of both the mountain and the railroad still exist.  Prospect is also home to the Veteran’s Memorial Highway ($10/car, 10AM – 6PM, last ticket 6PM must leave by 6:45).  Map and trail guide for Prospect Mt.

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Georgian Resort Kayak Rentals – Lake George, NY.  At the Georgian Resort we have kayak and pedal boat rentals leaving from our beach.  Rentals can be arranged through the front desk.  Single and double kayaks and 2 or 4 person pedal boats are available.  518-668-5401 ext. 0 | website | info@georgianresort.com“>info@georgianresort.com
Lake George Kayak Company – Bolton Landing, NY.  The Lake George Area’s premier rental, sales and lesson center.  Canoe, Kayak & SUP Rentals – No Experience Necessary!  There’s so much to learn and so much to love about kayaking in the beautiful Adirondacks – everyone get started with canoe, kayak and SUP rentals! 518-644-9366 | website | email | map/directions.
FR Smith Marina – Bolton Landing, NY.  Full Service Marina with kayak, canoe, and boat rentals.  518-644-5181 | website | email | map/directions.
Beaver Brook Outfitters – Canoe and kayak trips on the Lower Hudson River from thier Thurman outpost – small rapids and fast moving flat water.  Canoe downriver and shuttle back, all included.  Tubing trips also.  Rt. 9 to Rt. 418, 3.5 miles outside of Warrensburg, NY | 888-454-8433 | website | map/directions

Tubby Tubes Tubing Co. Tubby Tubes is the Original and #1 Lazy River Tubing Company in the Adirondacks, Lower Hudson River | 1289 Lake Ave. (Rt. 9N), Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 | 518-696-7222 | website | map/directions
Adirondack Tubing Adventures – experienced staff and friendly tubing, kayaking and rafting on the Lower Hudson River.   877 Lake Avenue (Rt. 9N), Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 | 518-696-6133 | website | map/directions
Beaver Brook Outfitters – Canoe and kayak trips on the Lower Hudson River from thier Thurman outpost – small rapids and fast moving flat water.  Canoe downriver and shuttle back, all included.  Tubing trips also.  Rt. 9 to Rt. 418, 3.5 miles outside of Warrensburg, NY | 888-454-8433 | website | map/directions

The Floating Classroom is a great resource operated by The Lake George Association.  The Floating Classroom is designed to introduce children and adults to the study of Limnology (the study of inland bodies of water) and Ecology.  2014 public programs on the Floating Classroom are offered this summer on Wednesdays in July and August, from 10:00am -12:00pm and 1:00pm – 3:00pm, leaving Shepard Park in Lake George. A $15 C $9.
(518) 668-3558 | website| map/directions

Up Yonda Farm was donated to Warren County by long time Bolton Landing residents, Alice and John Scott.  Programs are offered for groups and the public 12 months of the year with many Summer season programs.  Kids love it here!  5239 Lake Shore Dr., Bolton Landing, NY 12814 | 518-644-9767 | website | map/directions

The Adirondack Interpretive Center offers outstanding outdoor learning opportunities in the heart of the Adirondack Park. Trails, exhibits, programs.   Managed by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.  5922 State Route 28N, Newcomb, NY 12852
518-582-2000 | website | map/directions

The Wild Center The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks houses live exhibits and multi-media shows. Don’t miss Planet Adirondack, a new show with a giant floating Earth where you can see the planet come alive, and the award-winning film.  Trails, exhibits, naturalist guided canoe trips,  programs.  Don’t miss The Wild Walk – new for 2015! 45 Museum Dr., Tupper Lake, NY 12986
518 359 7800 | website | map/directions

There are many bicycle tours in the area for both mountain bike and road bikes.  New!  Lake George Bike Rental Company – offering bicycle rentals delivered right to your room!  Call (518) 307-8673  |  Website.   The Northern terminus of the Warren County Bikeway is in Battlefield just off Beach Road in Lake George.  Here is a great map of the Bikeway.  Even beginners can ride the 8 miles to Glens Falls and back.  A unique Lake George trip is to bike the entire length of Lake George to Ticonderoga, then take the Lake George Steamboat Co. ride back. Read a great article about it here.  For Mt. Bikers – more and more riding opportunities are being developed – at the Lake George Rec. Area, the North Creek Ski Bowl, and Chestertown’s Dynamite Hill trails.  Also – for advanced riders – the East Shore of Lake George offers a challenging ride near Shelving Rock – see it here.

Bennett’s Riding Stables Trail rides from one hour to all day including sunset dinner rides & a trip to the top of Beech Mountain. Just 10 minutes from the Georgian on Route 9N South, Lake Luzerne.  Winter riding also.
518-696-4444 | website

Saddle Up Stables Scenic wooded trails overlooking the Lake, located just North of the Georgian on 3513 Lake Shore Drive (Rt. 9N), Lake George, New York 12845  | 518-668-4801 | website 

Ruggiero’s Painted Pony Ranch Horseback Riding – Also home to the Painted Pony Rodeo.  Trail rides – 7 years and up.  Pony rides for children 6 years and under.  April – late Fall. 518-932-2139 | website