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Driving Tours; NY
Fall Foliage Tours
PROSPECT MTN. VETERAN
MEMORIAL
HIGHWAY AND 100 MILE VIEW
From I-87 Exit 21, travel 1 mile north on Rt. 9,
turn left at state highway entrance. Marvel at
the 100 mile view from 2,021 ft. summit. The
5 1/2 mile highway leads to the parking lot.
Along the way, you'll be able to experience
breathtaking views of Vermont's Green Mts.,
New Hampshire's White Mts. and New York's
Adirondack Mountains. From the parking lot,
a "viewmobile" will take you the rest of the
way to the summit. Be sure to check out the
remains of the world's largest cable railroad
and the fireplace of once-thriving Prospect
Mountain Hotel.
Open Daily: May 27 - Oct 22, 9am - 5pm
Rates: $5/car, $30/bus
Driving Time: 10 minutes one way to
parking lot plus stops.
RT. 28 WARRENSBURG TO
INDIAN LAKE
I-87 Exit 23, north on Rt. 9 thru Warrensburg to
jct. of Rts. 9 and 28. Head northwest on Rt. 28,
over the Hudson River, through Wevertown
and North Creek (Gore Mountain Ski Area),
driving along the Hudson River to North River.
Enjoy several overlooks and quaint villages.
Continuing on Rt. 28, leave Warren County and
drive on through Siamese Ponds Wilderness
Region to picturesque Indian Lake and Lake
Abanake. Turn left at sign to Sabael (Rt. 30).
Drive a few miles to the state overlook rest
area; where you can break and take in the
beautiful view.
Driving Time: 1-1/4 hours one way plus stops.
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LAKE GEORGE TO LAKE PLACID
I-87 Exit 30 west on Rt. 73 through Keene
Valley and Keene, into the Adirondack
High peaks, cutting thru Cascade Pass to
Lake Placid.
From Lake Placid, turn north on Rt. 86 to
Whiteface Mt. and Wilmington, driving
along the West Branch of the Ausable
River to High Falls Gorge. View the ancient
valley of foaming waters, carved by forces
of ice, water, and wind complete with a
600 ft. cascading waterfall.
Open Daily: June - October
Rates: Call 518-946-2278 for hours and fees.
Driving Time: 2 hours one way to Lake
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RT.
9N: LAKE GEORGE TO HAGUE
I-87 Exit 22 to Rt. 9N north. Drive along Lake George
shoreline through Diamond Point and Bolton Landing.
Turn right at Bolton Library (Rogers Memorial Park Drive)
for spectacular dockside lake scenery. Continue north
on Rt. 9N over Tongue Mt. to Silver Bay; stop at the state
overlook for another grand view. Continue north to Hague
and stop at Town Park.
Driving Time: One hour one way plus stops.
RT. 9N: HAGUE TO FT. TICONDEROGA
BACK TO LAKE GEORGE VILLAGE
From Hague, continue north up Rt. 9N past Rogers Rock State Park
another 12 miles to the roundabout in historic Ticonderoga. On
your left you will see The Hancock House, which is the home of
the Ticonderoga Historical Society. Continue straight through
the circle onto Montcalm St. and through downtown
Ticonderoga. This route follows along the La Chute River
that once powered paper mills and the famous Ticonderoga Pencil
Company on its journey from Lake George to Lake Champlain. Today
it is home to a scenic village park. From there follow the signs
just a few more miles to Fort Ticonderoga, a fully restored 18th
century fort built during the French and Indian War. This
National Historic Landmark overlooks Lake Champlain. It is about a 20 minute drive from
Hague to Ft. Ticonderoga.
To return to Lake George Village head back toward the town of
Ticonderoga as you leave the Fort grounds, but take the first
right on Rt. 74/22. Stay on 74 for 17 miles past Eagle Lake and
Paradox Lake until Rt. 74 meets I-87 (The Northway). It is
approximately a one-hour drive back to Lake George through some of the least developed parts of the
Adirondack Park.
From Severance, NY it is an easy 35 minute drive south on the
interstate back to Exit 22 at Lake George Village. If you
prefer, you can take a more scenic route by traveling south on
Rt. 9 instead, along the shore of Schroon Lake to Pottersville
before getting onto I-87 or continuing along Rt. 9 to
Chestertown.
RT. 9: LAKE GEORGE TO
CHESTERTOWN
I-87 Exit 23, north on Rt. 9 through Warrensburg to
Chestertown (about 7 miles past junctions of Rts. 9
and 28) There's magnificent forest scenery along the
way. Stop in Chestertown to take in the charm of this
wonderful small town. At junction of Rt. 8, turn left on
Rts. 8/9; stay on rt. 9 around pleasant Loon Lake.
Continue on to Pottersville and I-87 Exit 26.
Driving Time: 3/4 hour one way plus stops.
RT. 8: BRANT LAKE TO HAGUE
I-87 Exit 25, east on Rt. 8 to Brant Lake. Drive along Brant
Lake shoreline. Continue on Rt. 8 through Pharaoh
Wilderness Area and Dixon Forest. Beyond the hamlet
of Graphite, a short and winding stretch of roadleads
to the Village of Hague. Turn right to Town Park and
views of Lake George.
Driving Time: 1 hour one way plus stops.
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