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Pharaoh Mountain Trail

A notable ascent within the Lake Champlain-Lake George network, this five-and-a-half-kilometer trail climbs through mixed forest to what is reported to be one of the finer summits in the eastern Adirondacks. Managed by the NYSDEC, the route is characterized by steady elevation gain and, in its upper reaches, occasional rock scrambles that give way to open ledges. From the summit, hikers often find expansive views across Pharaoh Lake Wilderness and the peaks that frame it—a panorama that, on clear days, is said to extend well into Vermont.

Length
3.3 mi
Operator
NYSDEC
Network
lcn
Difficulty
Not rated
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Elevation profile
Max 2,500 ftMin 1,201 ftNet gain 1,299 ft
2,500 ft1,201 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.7 mi2.5 mi3.3 mi
§ Listed trailheads nearby

Curated trailheads & parking near this route

Editorial trailhead listings within roughly 3 miles. Useful for permit info, parking capacity, and access-road conditions.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Cupola Crepes
5.6 mi away
Restaurant
Pitkins Restaurant
5.6 mi away
General store
Adirondack General Store
6.7 mi away
Shelter
Lean-to or shelter
1.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (50)
Trails (24)
Lean-tos (38)
  • Fifth Peak Lean-to14.7 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to1.0 mi
  • Lilypad Pond Lean-To2.3 mi
  • Tubmill Marsh Lean-To2.5 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #51.8 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #12.1 mi
  • Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #22.1 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Lean-To2.3 mi
Primitive campsites (289)
  • Pharaoh Mountain Primitive Tent Site0.6 mi
  • OXSHOE POND PRIMITIVE TENT SITE1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 111.2 mi
  • Pharaoh Lake PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 81.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
§ Nearby parking

285 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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