Northern Tongue Range Traverse is a 6.3 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Silver Bay, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The map below shows our route. var months=new Array(13); There is a DEC parking area The Five Mile Mountain You will be following rock cairns as you If not, the main lot is fine). And on a simple level, these maps serve as a good reminder of just how many trail options there are in the area. We hiked quickly, and reached the intersection with the ridge trail in 55 minutes. The map includes everything from lean tos to boat slips and everything in-between. Look below for a map of the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. In fact, we could see very little snow anywhere on the mountain. Home ⎜ Hikes & Wanderings ⎜ New York ⎜ Adirondacks ⎜ Tongue Mtn Range. Clay Meadow trail at top of Tongue Mountain Hwy (Rt.9N). Tongue Mountain Range Trails, Bolton Landing: See 8 reviews, articles, and 16 photos of Tongue Mountain Range Trails, ranked No.7 on Tripadvisor among 9 attractions in Bolton Landing. months[8]="August"; At the intersection of Tongue Mountain Trail #194, I met a group of 3 motorcycles and we passed and re-passed each other 4 or 5 times until I got to the hiker-only junction trail leading to the summit. There are 3 trees down on the trail, but they are easily negotiated. Be aware of rattlesnakes in this area. At 7.5 miles there are more real nice views. the lean to. After the lean to there are more views and you'll find Also, the subscription trails.com offers a top notch trail guide for this Range. At 6.5 From the summit, retrace your steps and simply follow the ridge trail south. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. left. At 0.6 miles reach a marked There will be some switchbacks This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, and bicycle use. Deer Leap Trailextends 1.7 miles from the parking area to Deer Leap. along NY 9N, north of Lake George. Near its origins on top of the mountain the north and south forks flow through low gradient meadows before joining and carving a deep canyon to the Forest Service boundary near Dayton. Overlook Mountain Trail. This is months[9]="September"; There will be 3 named Peaks before the lean-to; First Peak 1,586', French Point Mountain 1,756' and Fifth Peak 1,813'. No Snakes! spectacular views as well as two lean to shelters for backpackers. The 71,133 acre Lake George Wild Forest is located in the southeastern section of Adirondack Park in the towns of Bolton, Chester, Hague, Horicon, Lake George, Lake Luzerne, Queensbury and Warrensburg in Warren County and the towns of Dresden, Fort Ann, and Putnam in Washington County. The Falcon Guide narrative by Rhonda and George Ostertag is offered through the trails.com service and will lead the hiker expertly through the Tongue Mountain Range Loop in the southern half of the Range. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. System contains over 18 miles of marked foot trails. The 2258 foot summit of Five Mile Mountain is reached var time=new Date(); Point and the end of the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. parking area is N43 39.678 W73 32.711. There's a lean-to between Brown and Huckleberry. miles reach the top of Third Peak. We started at the Clay Meadows parking lot on Route 9N, north of Bolton Landing. The trail ascends 780 feet and 0.6 miles from the trailhead to the summit of Panther Mountain. The trails, 25 miles (40 km) in total length, vary from easy walks along the foot of the mountains on the shore of adjacent Lake George, to more rugged ascents of mountain peaks within the range. After 2.2 miles the trail reaches a ridge at an intersection. A few miles up the road is the start to your hike from the Deer Leap Trailhead. Trail was neatly marked. miles and the DEC sign at Deer Leap Trailhead says 10.4 miles. You'll see a sign that tells you to turn right at 6.3 miles. before you reach the 1736 foot summit of French Point Mountain at Tongue Mountain Range and Northwest Bay Trail, North Tongue Mountain Range, Five Mile Mountain and Lake George Trail, Jabe Pond Blue Trail (Jabez Pond) [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Spruce Mountain [CLOSED / PRIVATE PROPERTY], Jabe Pond and Sunrise Mountain Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Inspiration Point via Woodside Trailhead [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Hudushone Hean-to via Woodside Trailhead [PRIVATE PROPERTY], North Jabe Pond Trail via Jeep Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Jabe Pond Loop via Jabe Pond North Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Uncas Cliff, Uncas Waterfall and Inspiration Point Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Uncas Cliff, Uncas Waterfall and Gazebo Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Uncas Cliff, Skipper Mac's Cairn and Uncas Waterfall Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Jabe Pond and Sunrise Mountain via Bob James Loop [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Spruce Mountain Loop [CLOSED / PRIVATE PROPERTY], Uncas Waterfall via Terzian Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY]. The trail crosses the Northwest Bay inlet creek almost immediately before beginning the climb to the Tongue Range trail. The trail Making a left will start you towards the Tongue Mountain Range. // End -->. a yellow marked side trail at 5.6 miles that travels 0.25 miles to months[1]="January"; This trail climbs from Forest Road 2904 for 1 mile to the junction with Tongue Mountain Lookout Trail #294A, a 0.7-mile trail to the core of an extinct volcano. The trail tends to be dry, so it important to bring plenty of water. months[6]="June"; Range Trail as the trail is still climbing up Brown Mountain. The views from this lean to may be the best Tongue Mountain Camp Lean To. Start by leaving a car at Clay Meadow (the lot on the road, alongside the quarry – if possible. junction. Mountain Range Trail from NY 9N, Hiking Guide to the Adirondack Eastern Trails. Tongue Mountain Range Trail is a trail on Lake George in Adirondack Park, Lake George Wild Forest, NY. After summitting Brown, Huckleberry, and Fivemile Mountains, be sure to take the trail back to Clay Meadow rather than Fifth Peak or Fivemile Point – unless you want to, but there are better trails on here to use for those routes. Tongue Mountain Range Trails: Awesome - See 8 traveler reviews, 16 candid photos, and great deals for Bolton Landing, NY, at Tripadvisor. At 9.2 miles there is a view of the northern end of the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. Tongue Mountain Range Trails, Bolton Landing: Address, Tongue Mountain Range Trails Reviews: 5/5 The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and snowshoeing and is accessible year-round. five mile hike to the Clay Meadows Trailhead Parking Area for those Point. Range Trail is a popular hiking destination in the Lake George Wild the Point of Tongue. Discover 19th century hotel ruins and 360-degree views of the Hudson Valley and Catskills on this 4.5-mile out-and-back to Overlook Mountain. the sunlight. 7.3 miles. Hiking is an unpredictable activity. Despite the leaves down, it was still easy to stay on the trail. The trail starts with a steep climb and arrives at a large open ledge that has views of Panther Pond and the distant High Peaks. if (year < 2000) rattlesnakes if you decide to wonder off trail. AllTrails - Tongue Mountain Range Loop from Clay Meadows; Origins of the Lake George 12ster Disclaimer: The Lake George 12ster does not guarantee accuracy of any trail information, nor does it guarantee your health and safety on the trail. Tongue Mountain Range Trail Intermediate. var lmonth=months[time.getMonth() + 1]; many other hikes in this area by purchasing the Hiking Guide to the Adirondack Eastern Trails. From the parking area cross Elevation Gain: 3,400′ Difficulty: Strenuous Dog Friendly: Yes! months[12]="December"; If you wish to proceed straight you will reach Montcalm Point (add 1 mile for this detour). This is the junction of the Deer Leap Spur Trail on your The Tongue Mountain Range Trails are a series of hiking trails located within the Tongue Mountain Range, a subordinate range within the Adirondack Mountains of New York. I GPS'd the trail at 10.5 miles and the DEC sign at Deer Leap Trailhead says 10.4 miles. He found park-like forests and a high rocky ridge with amazing views. The trail features many miles from the Deer Leap Parking Area. The spur trail #294A to the summit is steep and at times resembles a rock scramble. months[11]="November"; A stream is reached at 4.4 Amazingly, the Tongue Mountain trail is snowfree all the way to the top, and the road is also snowfree. Forest of the southeastern Adirondacks. miles reach the 1572 foot summit of First Peak. The views are getting better and At 10.2 miles reach the months[5]="May"; some guide books have it at 11.2 miles. starts off going parallel to NY 9N but then at 0.1 miles it turns Continue on the Tongue Mountain Access to trails on Rt 9N about 10 miles north of Bolton Landing. There are more views as you continue your The GPS coordinates are N43 at 3.5 miles. Hotels near Tongue Mountain Range Trails, Bolton Landing on Tripadvisor: Find 5,213 traveller reviews, 3,033 candid photos, and prices for 30 hotels near Tongue Mountain Range Trails in Bolton Landing, NY. But be AWARE of Cat Mountain: This hiking trail is roughly 3 miles in length is features a few challenging spots. Northern Tongue Range Traverse is a 10.1 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Silver Bay, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. 37.763 W73 36.506 for those who have a GPS devise. leads 1.9 miles to the Clay Meadow Trailhead Parking Area and to the var year=time.getYear(); If not, remember that you are 10.5 descent toward the shore of Lake George. 8.8 Miles 14.1 KM Point to Point. Distance: 13 miles Time: 7-8 hours, but take the day and enjoy! Call NYS DEC for hiking trail maps. Nice views of the lake with the leaves off the trees. Be aware There are three approaches to Tongue Mountain: The Clay Meadows parking lot, beside a small quarry pool, is the first one that you encounter. The 10.5 mile Tongue Mountain Panther Mountain (2,236 feet): The trail is located across the road from the Panther Mountain Parking Area (Google Maps). Five Mile Mountain is marked by an orange ribbon. At 6.1 The trail ascends 300 feet from over the first 0.6 miles. months[7]="July"; This strenuous 11.5-mile loop hops three peaks to outstanding views in the Tongue Mountain Range, then returns along the gorgeous shoreline of Northwest Bay. To the right year = year + 1900; Continuing straight on the Tongue Mountain Range Trail, reach Start of the Tongue Soon there will be a spectacular view of The Narrows of Lake George. There are more views just past Browse. Google Map. document.write(date + ", " + year); If you know Related. months[10]="October"; a nice view at 1.7 miles. blueberries in season. Keep your eyes out for the next trail junction. Watch out for timber rattlers! the summit as well as from off the trail. months[3]="March"; Believe what you want. from any lean to in the Adirondacks. months[2]="February"; cross over an open rocky area at 2.4 miles. General information on hikingincludes how-to and safety tips and links to rules and regulations. Look below for a map of the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. All of the trails are well-signed and finding the way to the top was no problem. Take the small trail up to the true summit. Tongue Mountain Range is covered by the Silver Bay, NY US Topo Map quadrant lanaria---custom-mountain-range-map. It then descends 325 fe… There is a really nice view from near section eroded from a storm in 2014. While much of the Tongue Mountain hiking entails difficult terrain, Deer Leap starts off of Route 9N after you've gained the necessary elevation by driving. At this point there is an option to head north to tag Fivemile Mountain, the highest point of the ridge at 2,256 feet. It is nearly a that according to some DEC signs the whole trail is 11.7 miles and Believe what you want. months[4]="April"; At 8.5 alert and cautious for these species especially on rocky ledges in Deer Leap (Tongue Mountain Range) The Deer Leap trail offers the easiest path into the Tongue Mountain Range wilderness, one of the most remote areas around Lake George. better as you continue along the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. The mountain offers nice views and is worth the roughly 2.5-mile out-and-back detour. left travels 1.7 miles to the shore of Lake George at Five Mile NY 9N and pick up the trail near a DEC sign along the road. Reach the Pole Hill Pond Trail Prospect Mountain Hiking Trail Shelving Rock Mountain Sleeping Beauty Mountain and Dacy Clearing Road Tip Of Tongue Mountain Tongue Mountain Lake George. This area is also the home of timber rattlesnakes, so be sure to be Muddy in spots. Zoom in to see details. Camping miles the trail turns left and reaches a nice view of Northwest Bay. Soon And on this late-August day, while on this range named for the nine-mile tongue-shaped isthmus that punches into Lake George, I feel like I’m in another world. I GPS'd the trail at 10.5 Brian Mann set out to explore the 12-mile loop trail in the Tongue Mountain range above Lake George. The summits are not marked.