A beautiful day for a great hike. 4.5hrs to summit, walk to the pond and take red/blue marked trails back. Beginning has steady incline for roughly a mile with scrambling on some rocks. Started around 8 AM and finished around 12:20. At the Parking lot at Crane Pond a sign marks the three mile Route to Pharaoh Mountain. A great Adirondack fall hike near Schroon Lake, NewYork, especially for those contemplating starting the 46 high peaks. I couldn't find the trailhead! 4515’ Round Trip Distance. Seasonally the service road from Crane Pond parking area is closed. Note: this trail is rated moderate but can be hard if you are not used to scrambling. Rocky for sure...more technical in ways than Giant which I've speed hiked twice. Dynamite Hill via Caroline Fish Memorial Trail, Hackensack Mountain via Northern Trailhead. While this was a very steep climb, there is also a less-steep option that goes around the pond. Still a great hike. Whole thing took us 3 1/2 hours and that was with hanging out at the summit and pond for a bit! i didn't want to leave. Great hike. The Crane Mountain Trail Head is accessible from the south by car and truck by way of Ski Hi Road, Johnsburg, NY. Weather was beautiful - expansive views at multiple levels and the pond was amazing and its beauty was unexpected. AllTrails/$15$40. Less ice on the way up but quite a bit after the summit heading down to the pond. Distance: 6.2 miles Difficulty: Easy. Not too much ice, but would still recommend microspikes or snowshoes. Dogs are additionally ready to make use of this path however should be saved on leash. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sleeping-beauty-mountain This is an excellent reference for how to get to various trailheads and details on every hike nearby. Looking back up the trail was more obvious on the other side...oh well. The step of the last ladder was not fun for my friends who doesn’t like heights. 13.6 miles, Loop with Basin 16.5 miles, Loop with Basin and Haystack 18.6 miles. From the rock ledges at the top you will have amazing views. Search over 100,000 trails with trail info, maps, detailed reviews, and photos curated by millions of hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Crane Mountain Ski Hi Road Johnsburg, New York 12843. but don't stop here at least continue to the pond. Did the loop trail with my wife and two boys 8 and 10. There are over five miles of marked hiking trails on the 3254 foot mountain. At this point you will see a small dirt road on the right which can be rough. Getty/DenisTangneyJr. Only took one hour to get to the top and it was challenging but fun in my opinion. Backside of the mountain was a bit icy, but the walk to the pond was well worth it, great views there and at the summit. We went up the red 1.1 mile route and down the red to blue 2.1. Explore. They also mention this unmarked trail has confusing placements of cairnes that lead nowhere, and many hikers either gave up or got lost (momentarily, I imagine) during the process. When I got home, I looked at other maps of the trail and it looks different than the one on here. Start off on the shorter trail to the summit starting to the right. I've done over 25 peaks in the ADKs and though this is not one of them, I was happy to know that such an amazing hike was only 1.5 hours from Albany. There was a rock escarpment and we didn’t know whether to cross it or go to the right. Definitely wet and muddy, so bring your hiking boots...but totally worth it. Dress in layers; this hike will get your heart pumping! Le sentier offre plusieurs activités et sa meilleure utilisation est de juin à octobre. Pharaoh Mountain Day Hike. Went down the other side of the mountain via West Ridge Trail over to Skyland Trail and Skyland Trail over Rimrock and then Mount Gilman/Orange. Total Mileage: 9.8 miles Trail head directions 44.394650,-73.857951 Total rise: 3829′ Facebook Hike Time: 6.5 hours If we did it again, I would take the short cut back from the pond instead of the blue! 1. 8 turn south onto South Johnsburgh Road. You can park here or walk the half mile to the true trailhead. Some ice but nothing you couldn't get around. › Crane Mountain Loop Hike › Photos Photos of Crane Mountain Loop Hike Crane Mountain Loop Hike. Going via the Bellows Pipe and Thunderbolt trail will give you a challenging but rewarding hike, with a total of 5.1 miles of terrain to tackle. Crane was 3 hours round trip due to RAIN on return trip...AWESOME VIEWS...and NOT in hiking shape. the summit views are icing on the cake. Took the red trail up and continued to follow the red markers down to the pond. You are now at the summit of Crane Mountain. Beautiful day and look a long lunch at the top. i wouldn't care if the trail was muddy or buggy it was worth every step to see this little slice of heaven. From Crane Pond up and back approx 5.2 miles. Challenging but very doable for everyone willing to break a sweat and climb some light rock faces. Lots of scramble. This trail is the steeper way up the mountain but is the best way to go for your knees as the descent past the pond is more gradual. Views at the top were beautiful and even the drive to the trailhead was beautiful. Unlikely gems. A short climb up a nice mountain in the southern Adirondacks with great views over a lake with the same name. I did see Ski Hi Road - but no sign for Crane Mtn. It had just snowed a bit and as we reached the top, the sun came out! The north access by way of Crane Mountain Road is via private land and access from this direction is discouraged. i love this hike!!!! we spent 6 hours on the trail and 2 1/2 hours just at the pond. 8 to 10 hours, 10 to 11 hours with Basin Mountain, 12 to 14 hours with Basina and Haystack. We later met someone that said you should always go down the other way...oh well. Carne Mountain is a challenging yet rewarding hike to the brilliant gold colors of western larches. And it is totally worth it. An amazing day up the mountain. Against a backdrop of blue autumn sky and the magnificent peaks of the Cascades, they are a dazzling sight. Up and back day hike. We later read in Barbara McMarten’s book that this was the one tricky spot on the trip down. Follow this until you come to the small town of Thurman where you will take a right onto Garnet Lake Road. Over 200 technical rock climbing routes ranging from 25 - 560 feet. A popular book among locals is “Hiking the ‘Boat” by Diane White-Crane. In other places they had arrows where it wasn’t clear. At an elevation of 3,254 feet, Crane Mountain is the tallest in our series of hikes. Crane Mountain Pond is a 2.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Johnsburg, New York that features a lake and is rated as difficult. The path is primarily used for mountain climbing, strolling, operating, and highway biking and is accessible year-round. photograph: Natalie Houston/AllTrails. Loop trail beginning at the trailhead at Ski Hi Road, Johnsburg, NY. Tips for hiking Crane Mountain: Wear shoes with excellent traction as the terrain is very rocky. anybody rating this spot less than 5 stars are simply out of the mind. Length 3.1 miElevation gain 1345 ftRoute type Loop Tougher on the way down. All time favorite ADK hike. Bird Identification Trail Guide Mother Nature Wildlife Baby Books Hummingbirds Pennsylvania Pictures Yard. LaPrairie said she now directs people who come there to other nearby hiking or outdoor spots, such as Crane Mountain … Great hike. Don’t do it after rain or during rain. Not for a beginner. Length 1.9 miElevation gain 1141 ftRoute type Out & back 8 turn south onto South Johnsburgh Road. not too challenging if you are in hiking shape. There were amazing views the entire way up as most of the leaves are off the trees, Dynamite Hill via Caroline Fish Memorial Trail, Hackensack Mountain via Northern Trailhead. The Colorado Park and Wildlife office as well as the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center are other good resources. Marking is not great going up. That part was well marked. Then went down via Vistamont Trail over to Grand Junction and then down to the lodge via the Holt Trail. Recreation – Gore Mountain. 8 turn south onto South Johnsburgh Road. The road turns to dirt as you follow this sign for another 2 miles. Extremely scenic with many lookout locations even past the peak itself. Just turn at Ski Hi Road...Trailhead is at the end of Ski Hi Road and the parking lot is clearly marked.If you look closely at Ski Hi Road you will see the sign post and hanger chains for the sign..but sign is gone ! I didn’t see a lot of value except distance in the blue trail. Trail was packed down going up, only a few inches of fresh powder from there on out. Created in 1891, the Trustees of Reservations (thetrustees.org) is steward of more than 120 sites around Massachusetts.Some of the most prominent Trustees properties — Crane … YES...Trailhead IS NOT marked at Ski Hi Road !!! The actual trail for the observation point is about 1.4 in where you’ll take the right and up the path. went counter clockwise, lots of scrambling on the way down. Just under 8 miles and just over 2,600 vertical." The road turns to dirt as you follow the signs for another 2+/- miles to the trailhead and register. A nice little challenge. the pond was so beautiful and peaceful. Trail ends at Carpenter Mountain Lookout which is on a volcanic pinnacle. Great challenging hike and beautiful view on top. "The Carpenter Mountain Trail (#3302) is a very difficult 1 mile hike. If so it will add 3.5 miles of relatively flat hiking. sitting there on a wonderful 75 degree day watching the fish jump was heaven. Crane Mountain Trailhead: Overall a moderate hike that would be a challenge for beginners but not unachievable. the whole loop is 10 stars for me. Two trails from NYS DEC-maintained trailhead provide easy access to moderate hikes to 3,254ft craggy, open summit, pass pristine pond, spectacular views. More Crane Mountain via Crane Mountain Path is a 1.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Johnsburg, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking. Travel 1.4 miles down this road until you see a DEC sign at Ski Hi Road pointing towards Crane Mountain. I’m thankful for my boots as this hike would be very unpleasant in sneakers. Most Popular Winter Trailhead. Some of the best views at the summit I have ever seen. It was glorious! From Johnsburg, NY and Rte. Crane Mountain is in the Central Adirondacks in Wilcox Lake Wild Forest near Wevertown in Warren County. Crane Mountain Loop Hike est un sentier en boucle de 5.0 kilomètres très fréquenté situé près de Johnsburg, État de New York. Great hike. There is room for approximately 12 cars at this trailhead. It was mostly a rock scramble with a few ladders and mud pits tossed in. Via JBL. Down was okay until we got to a spot being the pond where a steam ran over the rock. We all loved the hike it’s challenging but the views and general scenery are great. Crane Mountain Loop Hike is a 3.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Johnsburg, New York that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Started around 8 AM and finished around 12:20. we took the trail to the left so we came to the pond first and the view of the pond as i got close and close was outstanding. Check out the pond you are about to descend to. There is an elevation gain of over 1300 feet. Even during the drive in, the mountain’s magnitude and steepness is impossible to ignore. Gore Mountain. Saddleback Mountain. It was unexpected, and the “loop” is more like a lollipop shape. The loop says 3.1 miles but my tracker had it closer to 4 miles overall. Beautiful Southern Adirondack trail with natural stone bridge, cliff ladders and a spring fed mountain ridge pond. Excellent views. Is Ski Hi Road the trailhead? Just under 8 miles and just over 2,600 vertical." That shook us up a little! First 2.4 miles are easy a few muddy spots, but the fallen leaves cover it up well. We went straight up to the top first (red trail)- AMAZING view at the summit, and several great views along the way! It is free to park here. Hiking to the tower is the perfect way to check out the area’s fall foliage. Wear good boots. There were some steep parts- did the loop. Wonderful views, not too hard. One of my new favorites. Follow this until you come to the small town of Thurman where you will take a right onto Garnet Lake Road. Length 2.5 miElevation gain 1374 ftRoute type Loop Hiking Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife Rocky Scramble No dogs The trail is of moderate grade except for the last 600 feet from the top of the mountain which is very steep and rocky. I followed yellow markers which were a little harder to spot. Views are ridiculous though at summit, worth the workout. Went down the other side of the mountain via West Ridge Trail over to Skyland Trail and Skyland Trail over Rimrock and then Mount Gilman/Orange. This is the day long hike to the top of Mount Lamborn starting at about 6000 ft. in elevation and climbing to over 11,000 ft. and a spectacular view of the whole Valley. Would highly recommend this hike if you are in the lake George area. From Johnsburg, NY and Rte. It is free to park here. I followed the red trail to the summit and started going down with it to the pond then turned to the blue trail. Many trip reports I read on Jay Mountain hike mention the mile and a half walk on the ridgeline to the eastern summit, after reaching the western summit, can be quite confusing. Sun was out but the wind was blowing pretty strong. 632 Reviews. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running. Crane Mountain via Crane Mountain Path is a 3.1 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Johnsburg, New York that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Mount Lamborn Trail. Going up was steep in places and two ladders. Average Round-trip Time. All the sides you can conveniently see or get to are very steep. We did that in 1:18 but we do not rush and stopped for views a few times. Pond is gorgeous. Clean, cold water, sooo nice! Awesome trail, difficult for sure but my fairly experienced 12 and 10 yr old were able to complete it with very little assistance. Not only is there a fine view of the area from the summit, but there is also a very lovely pond on its shoulder. Did you make it up that suspended ladder to the top? Completed 7/2017 as a warm up for Mt Marcy. Crane Mountain Website Directions to Crane Mountain. I wound back up at the junction where the yellow and red meet so I scrambled down the same path I went up. The Crane Mountain Trail Head is accessible from the south by car and truck by way of Ski Hi Road, Johnsburg, NY. So I decided to venture across to see if I could pick up a marker. Did the loop as it is listed on AllTrails. One of my favorite hikes yet. Winter Obstacles to be Aware Of. 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