We split the route up into three point to point legs. overlook at 0.9 miles. months[8]="August"; • parking area is N43 39.678 W73 32.711. There is another campsite at 1.4 miles. Deer Leap Trl C ounty Rte 11 V e r m o n t!!8!!8!8! 292.22 m Down, 141.2 mi and at the trailhead. 3.0 (1) ... in Lake George #28368 Overall. The short hike is what brings hikers to this destination. // End -->. The hike to Five Mile Mountain is 3.6-miles-long and largely follows the ridgeline of the Tongue Mountain Range. This is a rugged route passing through forested terrain with clearings and overlooks along the way. • popular hike and you can usually expect other hikers on the trail It then descends 325 fe… From the AT, the Deer Leap Trail bears west and climbs 0.4 miles through an attractive birch forest to a spur trail. Cat Mountain: This hiking trail is roughly 3 miles in length is features a few challenging spots. Deer Leap Trail is a 3.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Silver Bay, New York that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. months[2]="February"; Along this initial stretch of trail, there are a couple of seasonal streams that were running well and a few muddy spots. Turn south at the intersection. Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. You can find more info on this hike as well as There are some nice overlooks from Deer Leap over Lake George, although there are nicer views from along the Tongue Mountain Range … This is an overly left. are some nice overlooks from Deer Leap over Lake George, although This is a popular and easily reached lookout over northern Lake George. of timber rattlesnakes, as this area is known to have rattlers. Just above Lake George, it … Trisha, John and I teamed up to complete the Lake George 12ster. var time=new Date(); [This is a family-friendly hike.] Black Canyon on Trailforks.com. To be totally honest, I am not feeling well and didn’t want to hike at all. We are not liable for any for any property loss or damage, personal injury, or potential death that may result from your decision to … Adirondacks. Brown Mountain is the first mountain in the Tongue Range but is a nice climb as a standalone peak. Turn and follow the Deer Leap Deer Leap is reaches along a spur trail from the main Tongue Mountain Range Trail. Deer Leap Overlook from Sherburne Pass left. Started out late late late this morning. The trail ascends 300 feet from over the first 0.6 miles. if (year < 2000) I hiked the lower portion of the Tongue Mountain Range in Lake George, NY for the first time. This hike takes you overland and off trail for 3.5 miles to the crash site of the AT-6 Texan. Deer Leap, Killington – in the fog. Print/PDF Map. Straight ahead takes you to Deer Leap in 1 mile. Take more of a right at this point and you will start climbing into the Tongue Range. lake views, mountain views This hike is along part of the Tongue mountain range - the mountainous peninsula that juts into Lake George. Starting tomorrow night I’ll be on my 7 day run of overnight shifts though, so I decided to drag my ass out there. months[4]="April"; 3924.39 m Up We were hoping to eat at Inn at Long Trail but they didn’t have outside seating, and may have been closed. there are nicer views from along the Tongue Mountain Range Trail. var date=time.getDate(); The short 1.7 mile hike is easily accessed from a parking area along NY 9N north of Lake George. The Lake George 12ster does not guarantee accuracy of any trail information, nor does it guarantee your health and safety on the trail. From the Deer Leap Parking Area, follow the trail to the intersection with the Tongue Mountain Range Trail at mile 0.6. Spam? This is about an injury or accident months[3]="March"; From the parking area cross There Deer Leap is a 2 mile hike to a cliff overlooking Lake George. along a spur trail from the main Tongue Mountain Range Trail. There are more views as you continue your descent toward the shore of Lake George. It is a popular spot for recreational activities like hiking, camping and boating. You'll pass a campsite and soon after there is an Something else? We headed south for 10 minutes to an area known as Deer Leap. At its thickest point, the Range is … The Lt. Luhr's remains were removed from the crash site, but most of the airplane's wreckage remains. True to its name, the Tongue Range juts into the northern waters of Lake George more than 1,000 feet below.