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Lyon Mountain Trail

A challenging ascent through the northeastern Adirondacks, this trail climbs steadily over its five-and-a-half-kilometer length to what is reported to be one of the region's more dramatic fire-tower summits. Red disk blazes mark the route, which the Department of Environmental Conservation maintains as part of the state trail system. The upper reaches are said to offer expansive views across the Champlain Valley and into Vermont, though conditions vary with season and weather. Hikers should be prepared for exposed ledges and steep pitches characteristic of true mountain terrain.

Length
3.3 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lwn
Difficulty
Mountain hiking
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Elevation profile
Max 3,819 ftMin 1,929 ftNet gain 2,023 ft
3,819 ft1,929 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.7 mi2.5 mi3.3 mi
§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Saranac Juice
24.8 mi away
Restaurant
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
18.2 mi away
Shelter
Lean-to or shelter
3.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (10)
Lakes & ponds (6)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Unnamed lean-to3.1 mi
Primitive campsites (12)
  • Campsite 22.2 mi
  • Campsite 12.2 mi
  • Gate Road Campsite 16.4 mi
  • Gate Road Campsite 26.5 mi
  • Rt.3 Mud Pond Campsite10.9 mi
  • Casey Road Campsite11.9 mi
  • Lost Channel Campsite13.1 mi
  • Mud Pond Campsite13.7 mi
§ Nearby parking

40 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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