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Family Friendly Hikes

Here are some relatively easy hikes in the Adirondacks.

Please read descriptions to ensure that the hikes are

suitable for you and your family.

High Peaks/Lake Placid Area

• Baker Mountain A small but interesting mountain near Saranac Lake.

• Goodnow Mountain A 1.9 mile hike to a fire tower.
• Moose Pond A Short Hike to a Lovely Pond.
• Mount Jo ADK's own mountain, on the north shore of Heart Lake (photo). Two trails lead to the top of this 2876 ft peak. For a description of the trail, see ADK's guide to Adirondack Trails: High Peaks (13th Ed.), pages 140-141.
• Owls Head A 0.6 mile,  460 ft climb up a mountain with many fine views.
• Poke-O-Moonshine A hike in the northern part of the Adirondacks with great views of Vermont and Lake Champlain.  It also has a restored fire tower.

Central Adirondacks 

• Blue Ledges A beautiful spot on the bank of the Hudson River opposite the cliffs called the Blue Ledges.
• Sawyer Mountain A popular hike north of Indian Lake.

Inlet Old Forge Area

• Bubb and Sis lakes A pleasant walk in the woods to two Adirondack lakes.
• Moss Lake A family friendly lake near the Big Moose Rd north out of Eagle Bay.

Lake George Area

• Cat Mountain A longer walk, but a great view.
• Deer Leap 1.7 miles from the Tongue Mountain Trailhead on Route 9N to an overlook above Lake George. See ADK's guide to Adirondack Trails: Eastern Region (2nd Ed.), pages 138 and 153.
• Lost Pond A 1.4 miles trail leads to a picturesque pond near the Putnam Pond State Campground.
• Pilot Knob Ridge A great introduction to the hiking pleasures of the eastern shore of Lake George.
• Shelving Rock Falls A Trail to a Fine Falls on your way to a Beautiful Lake Shore.
• Shelving Rock Mountain One of the easiest climbs in the Adirondacks.
• Thomas Mountain A gentle walk to a great view.

Southern Adirondacks

• Hadley Mountain A restored fire tower allows great views in all directions.
• Tenant Creek Falls An easy walk to a pretty falls.

For family friendly hikes in the Catskills, consult Catskill Day Hikes for All Seasons by Carol and David White, available at ADK's online store.