![]() ![]() ![]() Continuing the ascent, you’ll encounter spruce/fir boreal habitat. The prevailing winds from the west create disturbances that thrushes thrive in.The lower section of the trail passes through mixed woodland habitat with wet thickets. Birdingīlue Mountain has the second largest population of Bicknell’s Thrushes in the Adirondacks after Whiteface Mountain. Please take note: climbing the fire tower in winter can be dangerous due to heavy winds, wind chill, and icy conditions be very careful. This trail is not recommended for cross-country skiing. This is a very cold and windy summit, especially so from the stairs on the fire tower. The upper portion of the trail can be very icy making for some slightly hazardous hiking, but with care can be accomplished. Popular in every season, it is likely the trail will be broken out. This is a challenging winter climb but highly recommended for those wanting that challenge. The old observers cabin is just over the rise. The best views are from the stairs on the tower itself, the cab of the fire tower is closed and locked. There are smaller views from the land and if you poke around there are others. The steep terrain will leave way for a gentle hike along the ridge to the fire tower on the summit. This open rock in some areas can be very slippery, particularly on the descent. The climbing really kicks in at about 1.25 miles and continues to be quite steep as it passes over open rock slabs. By the numbersįrom the trailhead you will come to an old access road which allows for easy hiking, but the trail quickly starts to gain elevation and crosses a very attractive stream along the way. The trailhead is at the top of the long hill past the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake. ![]() How to get thereįrom the intersection of Route 30 and 28 in Blue Mountain Lake, follow Route 30 toward Long Lake for around 1.5 miles to the trailhead parking on the right. The tower on Blue Mountain was built in 1917 and was the first to be restored on the Adirondack Forest Preserve.īlue Mountain is part of the Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge. As many as 15,000 people a year might visit this mountain. And for good reason! The striking view, with Blue Mountain Lake below, is very popular among locals and visitors alike. For the better part of the last century, Blue Mountain has been one of the most frequently climbed Adirondack mountains. ![]()
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