The first half of this trail follows old roads over relatively flat
terrain through coniferous forest and past rippling brooks. It is a very
nice hike overall, crisscrossing over brooks and eventually gradually
beginning a short steady climb just below the first and only ledge with
views. Side trails lead to an open ledge with views overlooking Oseetah
Lake and the Saranac Lake chain. The other views on the trail require
some bushwhacking off the trail once up on the ridge. This hike is
probably to me the best in the Adirondacks (so far) that offers a
beautiful ridge walk that meanders to the summit, and the summit itself
does not offer a view, but is a very tranquil summit.
This is a wonder snowshoe in the winter as well. The only tricky area is the scramble just below the open ledge, which can be covered with flow ice which may require various types of traction depending on the conditions.
Distance: 6.8 miles RT (10.9 km)
Ascent: 1480 (451 m)
Elevation: 3054 (931 m)
