Biking in the Lake George Region

Bolton Downhill Bicycles, by John Gaddy

Excellent biking opportunities abound in the Lake George Region.  Both road bikers and mountain bikers relish the beautiful scenery, variety of routes, and low traffic backrooms just outside of Lake George Village.

To the south of the Village the Warren County Bikeway begins on Beach Road in the Village of Lake George and leads south to Glen Falls.  In Glens Falls you can connect with the Feeder Canal Trail.

To the North, the Schroon River Valley offers picturesque flat roads along both sides of he Schroon River.

At Exit 24 for Bolton Landing is a parking area and the Schroon River Road, head north which offers excellent access to a flat road loop that circles around Brant Lake.

For those looking for more information on specific biking information, consult the Adirondack Park Mountain Bike Trail and Route Listing published by the Adirondack Mountain Club or stop in or call Bolton Downhill Bicycle Rentals in Bolton Landing at the Lake George Kayak Company, Tel:  (518) 644-2775.

Prior photos are along the bike path to Glens Falls.  Next sequence of photos in Lake George. This is definitely a NO, NO.

Lake George Battlefield Park, Beach Road, Lake George.  Heavily steeped in history, the 35-acre park was the scene of warfare between the Algonquin and Iroquois Indian tribes; between England and American Colonies during the Revolution.

Warren County Bikeway, a 12-mile bikeway that connects to Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail.  For a Bikeway map call Warren County Tourism Department (800) 365-1050, ext. 2761.

Glens Falls Feeder Canal Trail, Glens Falls and Queensbury.  Bicycle along towpath tail and connect with Warren County Bikeway.  Dawn to dusk, May - October  (518) 792-5363.

Sail on Lake George

Lake George Steamboat Company
Steel Pier
Lake George, New York 12845
Tel:  (518) 668-5777     (1-800) 553-BOAT
Fax:  (518) 668-2015

 

MINNE-HA-HA	MOHICAN	LAC du SAINT SACREMENT
One Hour Paddlewheel Cruises Moonlight Cruises Fireworks Cruises	Discovery Cruises Paradise Bay Cruises Friday Pizza Cruises	Lunch & Dinner Cruises Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruises Cruise Only or with Buffet Fireworks Cruises

The Lake George Steamboat Company's boats have been carrying passengers on Lake George since 1817.  The Mohican has been in operation for 93 years. 

I took the 18th Century Historic Battle Tour on the Mohican (93 years old and both the oldest passenger ship on Lake George and the longest continually running passenger ship in the country), which is a bus tour combined with the Discovery Cruise:

Discovery Cruise:  Discover all 32 miles of the Queen of American Lakes on the only complete tour of Lake George.

• Mountain wilderness, beautiful islands, historic mansions
• Captain's narration fully describes the geological formation of the basin, the early Indian settlements, the military history and the lake's present ecological balance

Departs Lake George - 9:00 am
Arrives Bolton Landing - 9:40 am
Arrives Ticonderoga - 11:30 am
Returns Lake George - approx. 1:45 pm

18th Century Historic Battle Tour (I signed up for this all-day tour which I felt was excellent.)

Narrated bus tour along the Lake's shore plus a guided tour at Fort Ticonderoga plus The Mohican Discovery Cruise.  Also, afternoon visit to Whitehall, NY, the Birthplace of the American Navy, Skenesborough Museum.

Bus departs Lake George Village at 8:30 am
Boat departs Steel Pier in Village at 9 am
Passengers exchange at Steamer Landing at Ticonderoga

Island Camping:

There are a  large number of islands throughout Lake George.  You can pull in, dock your boat, and set up your campsite.  Particulars:  You may guarantee a tent or cruiser site at any new York State camping area through MISTIX.  Reservations may be made for a one-night minimum or 21-night maximum stay by telephone or by mail.  For further information call 1-800-456-CAMP.

Magic Forest and Wild West Ranch

Fort William Henry

Fort Ticonderoga