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Directions to Trailhead
Trail Map
Kane Mountain and it's firetower is
undoubtedly the most popular hike for those visiting Southern
Adirondack Pines. And why not - the hike is invigorating and the
view from the top of the firetower is spectacular during any season.
There are two trail heads that access
Kane Mountain and the tower. The main trail runs from Green Lake Rd.
The .5 mile hike climbs 600 ft. to the top of the mountain at 2200 ft.
above sea level. The trail is moderate in difficulty, and can be a bit
muddy if the weathers been wet. The second trail runs from Schoolhouse
Road. Although this is a shorter ascent to the top, it is quite a bit
steeper and includes some rocky areas.
A popular approach is to go up the trail
from Green Lake and come back down onto Schoolhouse Rd. This also
affords a stop at the Canada Lake Marina for a refreshment following
the hike!
Trail Head - Green Lake Rd:
1. Turn left onto Rt 29A (toward Caroga
lake)
2. Travel 1.9 miles, turn left onto
Green Lake Rd. (just past Canada Lake Marina and Store)
3. Travel .4 miles, bare to the left at
fork. Parking is a few hundred feet on right, trail head is to the
left.
Trail Head - Schoolhouse Rd:
1. Turn left onto Rt 29A (toward Caroga
lake)
2. Travel 1.3 miles, turn left onto
Schoolhouse Rd.
3. Travel .2 miles, trail head is
to the left (marked by state sign). Only parking available is on the
road
Trail Map: (Click for
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