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Blue Ledges Trail

A modest trail in the Lake Luzerne Wild Forest, this route runs just under three and a half kilometers to a series of blue-tinted marble cliffs above the Hudson River. The ledges themselves are reported to offer sweeping views of the gorge below, though the approach involves a descent that must be retraced on the return. The trail is generally considered moderate in difficulty, with the final scramble to the overlook requiring some care on exposed rock.

Length
2.2 mi
Operator
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,677 ftMin 1,381 ftNet gain 234 ft
1,677 ft1,381 ft0 mi0.6 mi1.1 mi1.7 mi2.2 mi
§ On this trail

What you’ll find along the route

Pond
Huntley Pond
0.14 mi off
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
15.6 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
7.7 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
7.7 mi away
Shelter
Third Lake Lean-To
6.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (41)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (30)
  • O'Neil Flow lean-to12.6 mi
  • Stephens Pond Lean-To14.8 mi
  • Tirrell Pond lean-to13.4 mi
  • Cheney Pond Leanto10.7 mi
  • Hour Pond Lean-To8.8 mi
  • Puffer Pond #1 Lean-To10.8 mi
  • Puffer Pond #2 Lean-To10.9 mi
  • East Sacandaga River Lean-To14.6 mi
Primitive campsites (210)
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #30.6 mi
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #20.7 mi
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #50.7 mi
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #10.7 mi
  • Huntley Pond Campsite #40.7 mi
  • Virgin Falls Campsite1.2 mi
  • Northwoods Club Rd Campsite #71.5 mi
  • Northwoods Club Rd Campsite #62.0 mi
§ Nearby parking

114 parking areas· 2 accessible

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.

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