This hike is 1.1 mile, one way, hike is over easy to moderate terrain.
Most of the trail is rocky and has a lot of tree roots to contend with.
The trail is fairly new and footing is a bit rough in areas, but quickly
becoming heavily traveled. The trail sweeps around the steep western
slopes of the mountain.
As the trail steepens a bit, it continues to contour its way around to the northern slopes of Coney Mountain and then meets up with the original trail just below the summit. The last section is over slab rock, no scrambling is necessary. The views start to open up with Goodman Mountain to the north and Mount Morris to the northeast. The waters of Tupper Lake can be seen to the north as well and the wooded hills of the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest to the west. As far as views go, this is one of the best in the area, with the best bang for the buck.
This is a great hike for a family, or someone who may just be getting interested in hiking. This time of year it offers spectacular views and colors, as the leaves are changing. I liked this hike, as it only took about an hour to summit, and the views were awesome.
As the trail steepens a bit, it continues to contour its way around to the northern slopes of Coney Mountain and then meets up with the original trail just below the summit. The last section is over slab rock, no scrambling is necessary. The views start to open up with Goodman Mountain to the north and Mount Morris to the northeast. The waters of Tupper Lake can be seen to the north as well and the wooded hills of the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest to the west. As far as views go, this is one of the best in the area, with the best bang for the buck.
This is a great hike for a family, or someone who may just be getting interested in hiking. This time of year it offers spectacular views and colors, as the leaves are changing. I liked this hike, as it only took about an hour to summit, and the views were awesome.
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