Sugar Loaf.
Sugar Loaf stands at 965 feet in the Lake George Wild Forest, offering a short, steep ascent with open ledges above the lake. The trailhead is off Route 9L; round-trip is under 2 miles, making it a quick climb for views over the Narrows.
Nearby waters include Bacon Pond and Hadlock Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~965 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Bacon PondPond1.0 mi
- Hadlock BrookStream1.7 mi
- Hadlock Pond (Lake Hadlock)Lake2.1 mi
- Dream LakeLake2.6 mi
- Lake SunnysidePond2.9 mi
- Copeland PondPond3.0 mi
- Lake Hadlock Inn, Beach and Campground1.8 mi
- Dempsey Point Lean-to site3.1 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Bistro LeRoux2.4 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Antonio's Bayside Bistro2.8 mi
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- Lighthouse Grill5.2 mi
The Lighthouse Grill is a renovated waterfront restaurant in Lake George, offering American, seafood, and plant-based cuisine with artisan drinks and freshest ingredients. It serves breakfast at the marina and is open Friday, Saturday, and…
- Lake George Olive Oil Co.5.2 mi
Lake George Olive Oil Co. is a family-owned business offering a wide selection of fresh extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. Visitors can sample from over 50 varieties at their Lake George and Glens Falls loc…
Sweet.
4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor5.2 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Lake George Baking Company5.2 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Martha's Dandee Creme5.9 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Cate's Creamery10.1 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
Drink.
4- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery0.8 mi
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, located in the Adirondack Mountains, crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, moonshine, and whiskeys. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful tasting room offering specialty cocktails, local beer, wine,…
- Adirondack Bar and Grill1.2 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge2.2 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
- Lake George Beach Club5.1 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
Stay.
4- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY2.0 mi
Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, NY, offers spacious, private campsites and Adirondack cabin rentals near Lake George. It features the Northeast's largest heated swimming pool and full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, cable TV,…
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort2.0 mi
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- Bayside Resort Lake George2.8 mi
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- Do-Rest Court4.9 mi
The Do-Rest Court is conveniently located one and one half miles south of Lake George Village and two miles north of The Great Escape Amusement Park. Offering cozy housekeeping cottages and rental cabins and a friendly family oriented vaca…
See.
4- Dunham Bay Marsh2.6 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob4.2 mi
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- Lake George Expedition Park4.7 mi
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- Lake George Battlefield Park4.8 mi
Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a major military camp throughout the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
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- Where is Sugar Loaf located?Sugar Loaf is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Sugar Loaf?Sugar Loaf rises to 965 feet above sea level.
- Is Sugar Loaf one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Sugar Loaf is not on that list (it stands at 965 feet).
- How difficult is Sugar Loaf to climb?Sugar Loaf is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.