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Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain rises to 2,313 feet and offers a short, steep climb—roughly one mile to an open summit with 360-degree views over the Fulton Chain of Lakes. The fire tower at the top remains intact, and the trail sees heavy traffic in summer and fall.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include Bald Mountain Pond and Fly Pond.

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Elevation
2,313 ft
Rank
Region
old forge
Routes
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§ Nearby parking

2 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Line Coffee House
3.4 mi away
Restaurant
Daiker's
1.9 mi away
General store
Old Forge Hardware
3.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (51)
Primitive campsites (12)
  • Cary Lake Campsite1.3 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #31.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #21.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.6 mi
  • Decamp Island Designated Campsite #41.6 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.6 mi
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Fulton House Cottages

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