Hadley Mountain is a popular hike which, though short in distance at 1.8 miles (2.9 km), achieves a sharp elevation gain of 1525 ft. Tower Road is an excellent dirt/gravel road that is often plowed and sanded in the winter.
A historical marker was added to the site in 1999 detailing a brief history of the tower.
All rights reserved. Significant fires in the early 1900s resulted in the first fire tower being built in 1916. Share.
The summit offers outstanding views of the Southern At the summit, a firetower affords a commanding 360 degree panorama, taking in Great Sacandaga Lake, the surrounding southern Adirondacks and the High Peaks of the Adirondacks.
A moderate climb following red trail markers leads through woodland on … Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. 1 contribution 1 helpful vote. Elevation Info: Elevation range: 2680 - 2700 ft (20-foot closed contour) NAVD88 Elevation: 2680 ft / 817 m (Range 2680 - 2700 ft) Latitude/Longitude (WGS84) 43° 22' 37'' N, 73° 58' 15'' W 43.376987, -73.970878 (Dec Deg) 583368 E 4803194 N, Zone 18 (UTM) Country: United States: State/Province: New York: County/Second Level Region: Saratoga: City/Town: Hadley Hadley … I have done Hadley mountain over 20 times and it doesn’t get old. Hadley Mountain is a popular hike which, though short in distance at 1.8 miles (2.9 km), achieves a sharp elevation gain of 1525 ft.
© Adirondack mountain club. The hiking register is reached within a couple of dozen yards of leaving the trailhead. The trail is never very steep and is in generally good condition.
The summit offers outstanding views of the Southern Adirondack Mountains and especially the Great Sacandaga Lake.
Date of experience: November 2018. During the summer there may be a summit steward to greet you and answer your questions.The trailhead has good parking for more than dozen cars.
The tower was restored by volunteers in 1996, and may be manned in summer months by a steward who will answer questions from hikers. Turn north onto Saratoga Route 1 for about 3 miles to Hadley Hill Road, turn left and go uphill for 4.6 miles to Tower Road (small sign on the left). The tower was decommissioned in 1990 as the forest service shifted to a combination of aerial surveillance and reporting by local citizens. The area around the 2653 foot summit of Hadley Mountain has had a history of forest fires. This wooden tower was replaced with a steel tower in either 1917 or 1920, followed by a staffed cabin for a ranger. Read more. It leads to the obvious trailhead parking lot.
It is reached by finding your way to Lake Luzerne (NY route 9N), then crossing the Hudson to the village of Hadley. The view from the summit is breathtaking!
The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is CONKLINGVILLE which is approximately 5 miles away and has an elevation of 808 feet (1,843 feet lower than Hadley Mountain). Helpful. Mountain This 2.6 mile round trip hike has an elevation gain of nearly 1500 feet. Suzanne P wrote a review Sep 2018. Not only is the summit open with good views to the east, south (including the Great Sacandaga Lake), and west, but it also has a restored fire tower which allows great views in all directions. The only trail begins from the trailhead parking area next to an Historic Marker and begins an immediate climb. Design: ADA ACCESSIBILITY: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you require assistance using this website, please contact us at 1-800-395-8080 or for assistance with lodging, programs, trails information, call 518-523-3441.Marie L. Haberl School Outreach Program: Three Seasons at Heart LakeHadley Mountain is very popular for many reasons. It’s worth the short but semi-challenging hike. Elevation: 2675 ft Ascent: 1525 Round-Trip Distance: 3.6 miles Location: In the Saratoga County town of Hadley in the southern Adirondacks Region: Lake George.