Take a 4.7 km (2.9 mi) hike, or drive to Prospect Mountain, a 616 m (2,021 ft) peak with a 160 km (100 mi) view of Glens Falls and Lake George. In the 19th century, the mountain hosted a restaurant with a dance podium, which had to be accessed by foot. A railway incline opened in 1895, but failed financially eight years later. You can still see the remains of the old rail system today. At the top, take time to admire the nature and vistas of the Adirondacks. If you hike up, be prepared for steep and rocky terrain; the hike can prove challenging for novice hikers. Be sure to pack plenty of water. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Prospect Mountain and many more Lake George attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Lake George vacation maker tool.
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Prospect Mountain reviews
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Great trip. We arrived at approximately 1 pm and made our way to the entrance of the trail. The trail was short, but very steep in certain parts and contained a lot of stairs. We saw several people...
Great trip. We arrived at approximately 1 pm and made our way to the entrance of the trail. The trail was short, but very steep in certain parts and contained a lot of stairs. We saw several people... more »
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We didn't know how it worked, and arrived shortly before closing. We didn't make it to the true summit, but still got a some great views from the stops on the way to as high as we could go. At every.... more
We didn't know how it worked, and arrived shortly before closing. We didn't make it to the true summit, but still got a some great views from the stops on the way to as high as we could go. At every.... more »
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Beautiful day to view down on Lake George and the town
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Great view the park ranger was very friendly
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