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Cat Mountain Blue Trail

A substantial loop of just over eight kilometers, this blue-blazed trail winds through conservancy lands on Cat Mountain under the care of the Lake George Land Conservancy. The route is reported to offer a half-day commitment for hikers seeking a moderately challenging exploration of the eastern Adirondack foothills. Though less traveled than some of the region's more prominent peaks, the trail provides a quiet immersion in mixed hardwood forest and, where the canopy opens, occasional views across the Lake George basin.

Length
5.1 mi
Operator
Lake George Land Conservancy
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 1,886 ftMin 1,257 ftNet gain 1,231 ft
1,886 ft1,257 ft0 mi1.3 mi2.5 mi3.8 mi5.1 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
11.2 mi away
Restaurant
Beyond the Sea
3.6 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
12.6 mi away
Shelter
Fifth Peak Lean-to
6.3 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (18)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge10.5 mi
Lean-tos (25)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to6.3 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #515.2 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #114.7 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #214.8 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake #1 Lean-To14.7 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake #3 Lean-To15.6 mi
  • Lapland Pond Lean-To9.2 mi
  • lean-to12.9 mi
Primitive campsites (286)
  • Unnamed campsite1.5 mi
  • Chingacook Island4.1 mi
  • 14.3 mi
  • 24.3 mi
  • 34.3 mi
  • 314.4 mi
  • 44.4 mi
  • 304.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

317 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.

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