West Mountain.
West Mountain rises to 2,490 feet above the southwestern shore of Lake George. The trail from the Hogtown Trailhead is 3.2 miles round-trip with open ledges that overlook the Narrows — a short climb for dependable views.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,490 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Roaring BrookStream2.2 mi
- Roaring BranchStream2.4 mi
- Lens LakeLake2.6 mi
- Middle FlowPond2.9 mi
- Bell Brook PondReservoir3.1 mi
- Paul CreekStream3.2 mi
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Sip.
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Sweet.
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The House of Frankenstein Wax Museum in Lake George New York
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- Where is West Mountain located?West Mountain is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is West Mountain?West Mountain rises to 2,490 feet above sea level.
- Is West Mountain one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; West Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,490 feet).
- How difficult is West Mountain to climb?West Mountain is moderate-elevation summit — a half-day to full-day hike depending on the route. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.