4WD Road.
A 0.2-mile unmarked four-wheel-drive road serving as a connector or access route. Short enough to walk in minutes; condition and seasonality depend on maintenance and snowmelt.
- Leg-stretcherShort and nearly flat — an hour or less
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
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Lake George.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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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 LeRoux20.3 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- The Log Jam Restaurant20.8 mi
The Log Jam Restaurant is an authentic log cabin restaurant in Lake George, NY, offering comfortable, casual Adirondack-style dining. It features stone fireplaces and serves American fare, including steaks and a large salad bar.
- Antonio's Bayside Bistro23.5 mi
Discover a unique dining experience at Antonio's Bayside Bistro, where tradition meets innovation on the serene shores of Lake George. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality.
- Lighthouse Grill24.3 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…
— 20.3 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 24.3 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Martha's Dandee Creme19.6 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.
- Lake George Baking Company24.4 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.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor24.4 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.
— 19.6 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery20.1 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 Grill20.2 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 Lounge23.0 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.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery24.0 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
— 20.1 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Baymont by Wyndham Queensbury Lake George18.2 mi
Warm quarters in a casual hotel offering an indoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast & parking.
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort19.3 mi
A modern camping resort in Warren with Adirondack cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. Each RV site has full hookups; the Aloha Beach Tropic Pool is the largest heated pool in the Northeast.
- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY19.4 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,…
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark20.0 mi
All-suite lodge with a year-round indoor waterpark, across the street from Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Queensbury, just south of Lake George Village.
— 18.2 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Lake George Expedition Park22.5 mi
Lake George Expedition Park is a place of adventure, discovery, and excitement for attendees of all ages. Located in Lake George, NY. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
- Dunham Bay Marsh23.3 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Lake George Battlefield Park23.7 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).
- Lake George Steamboat Company24.0 mi
Lake George cruises on the Mohican (over a century old) and the larger Lac du Saint Sacrement out of Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and themed cruises, plus the 2026 Rails to Sails package combining train and boat.
— 22.5 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the 4WD Road?The 4WD Road is approximately 0.21 miles (0.3 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.