Champlain Valley Trail (Fort Miller to Fort Edward).
The Champlain Valley Trail runs 7.4 miles from Fort Miller to Fort Edward along the Hudson River. A flat, multi-use path suitable for walking and cycling year-round; connects historic mill sites and riverside access points.
- Half-day hikeA few hours round trip
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · live closures appear above
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- The Log Jam Restaurant14.5 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.
- Bistro LeRoux15.0 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post17.1 mi
A tavern and dining spot tied to Nettle Meadow Farm, the noted goat-and-sheep creamery, serving farm-to-table fare in the Lake Luzerne area.
- Lighthouse Grill18.3 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…
Sip.
1— 18.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Martha's Dandee Creme13.1 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 Company18.5 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 Parlor18.5 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.
Drink.
4- Adirondack Bar and Grill15.3 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!
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery15.5 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,…
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub16.9 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery18.0 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
— 15.3 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Baymont by Wyndham Queensbury Lake George11.5 mi
Warm quarters in a casual hotel offering an indoor pool & a gym, plus free breakfast & parking.
- Saratoga Escape Lodges & RV Resort12.3 mi
Casual resort offering basic wood cabins with kitchens, plus mini-golf, a water park & a lake.
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark13.4 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.
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort15.4 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.
See.
4- Lake George Expedition Park16.4 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.
- Tubby Tubes River Co.17.2 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- Lake George Battlefield Park17.8 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).
- Lake George Steamboat Company18.0 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.
— 16.4 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Champlain Valley Trail (Fort Miller to Fort Edward)?The Champlain Valley Trail (Fort Miller to Fort Edward) is approximately 7.43 miles (11.9 kilometers) — a typical day-hike length.