Deer Leap Trail

Part of the Lake George Wild Forest
Length: 3.4 miles round trip according to the Lake George Wild Forest site, or 2.2 miles according to the GIS map.
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: This trail climbs 300 feet, then descends 325 feet, then climbs 200 feet before leveling off for the final 1/3 mile.
Trailhead: Lakeshore Drive NY-9N, 7.5 miles south of NY-8.
Type: Out-and-back
Activities: Hiking, camping
Amenities: There are two primitive campsites along the trail.
Note: this trail connects to the Tongue Mountain Range Trail.
Safety Note: There are Timber rattlesnakes in this area.

For more information and a map, please visit Warren County GIS.
Visit Lake George Wild Forest for a list of all trails and descriptions.
Visit Lake George Wild Forest North Map for a map of the Wild Forest.

Contact Information:
General Information: DEC Region 5 Warrensburg Office: 518-623-1200 (M-F, 8:30 to 4:45); Info.R5@dec.ny.gov
Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911 or 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)

This is a Carry-In/Carry-Out area.

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