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Fifth Peak Lean-To Trail

A brief spur within the Lake George Wilderness Network, this quarter-mile connector leads from the main trail system to an overnight shelter on Fifth Peak. Yellow discs bearing a tent icon mark the route, which is maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Though short, the trail serves as the primary access point for hikers seeking the lean-to, a destination popular with those exploring the eastern High Peaks fringe.

§ Overview

Fifth Peak Lean-To Trail runs 0.2 miles (0.4 km) — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 5 minutes on the trail. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation maintains the route.

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Length
0.2 mi
Elevation gain
0 ft
Difficulty · est.
Easy
Book time
7 min
§ Before you go
  • New York State Department of Environmental ConservationOperator
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 1,745 ftMin 1,598 ftNet gain 0 ft
1,745 ft1,598 ft0 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi0.2 mi0.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

39 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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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Caffe Vero
15.0 mi away
Restaurant
Beyond the Sea
5.9 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
13.2 mi away
Shelter
Fifth Peak Lean-To
<0.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (14)
Trails (24)
Shelters (1)
  • Thomas Lodge11.2 mi
Lean-tos (28)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-To<0.1 mi
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to<0.1 mi
  • Fivemile Mountain Lean-To1.9 mi
  • Five Mile Mountain Lean-To1.9 mi
  • Black Mountain Ponds Lean-To2.9 mi
  • Millman Pond Lean-To3.6 mi
  • Lapland Pond Lean-To3.7 mi
  • Fishbrook Pond South Lean-To3.9 mi
Primitive campsites (250)
  • Hatchet Island1.4 mi
  • H0021.4 mi
  • H0031.4 mi
  • H0011.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • East Dollar Island1.4 mi
  • FB0091.5 mi
  • FB0141.5 mi
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§ Stay near this trail
The Lodges at Bolton Landing — hero image
2.9 miLake George

The Lodges at Bolton Landing

Huletts on Lake George — hero image
4.0 miLake George

Huletts on Lake George

Blue Water Manor
7.8 miLake George

Blue Water Manor

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