technicolorNH - Aug 9, 2021 6:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2021
from the east
Seventy four minutes to the top on a warm day. Lake George was glittering in the sun down below and the wind turbine was making a racket when the wind rose above 15 mph.
hightinerary - Oct 9, 2019 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2019
Orange is the Seasonal Black
A beautiful fall day on Black Mountain, with leaves of orange, red, yellow, etc.
CRiedel2 - Oct 5, 2018 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2018
Great Views Without The Tower
Did the 7.5 mile loop hike on a cool, crisp morning. Not many views on the way up, but awesome views of Lake George from the open rocks at the summit. The tower isn't climbable, but not needed to enjoy the views. Took the longer trail down the back side and trail ran the majority of it. Some more nice scenery along the way. Fire tower #2 of 4 of the day for me.
Nice hike with great views. Not too challenging. Tried to fish Lapland Pond, but not much doing. Nice lean-to set up.
Be wary: if you summit from the main summit trail, and want to go back down the Lapland Pond trail, the trail is unmarked and covered by bushes. There is no trail marker for approximately .5 mile.
saabrian - Oct 24, 2010 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2010
Oh well
Unfortunately, we hiked on a rainy, foggy day so visibility at the summit was virtually nil.
Route Climbed: Normal trail Date Climbed: May 23 1979
Nice little hill was part of the tour of the black mountains we did with my High school outting club. There was lots of snow near the summit and we did alot of postholing for the last 200m if memory serves me right.
Route Climbed: Regular Date Climbed: July 1991, 1992
Started at 5:30 in the morning and scrambled to the top with my dog. Was very peaceful and quiet. My dog got pocupined in the parking lot at the end of the day. Made for an interesting day with the plyers. Otherwise very enjoyable. Cheers William Marler
technicolorNH - Aug 9, 2021 6:07 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2021
from the eastSeventy four minutes to the top on a warm day. Lake George was glittering in the sun down below and the wind turbine was making a racket when the wind rose above 15 mph.
hightinerary - Oct 9, 2019 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2019
Orange is the Seasonal BlackA beautiful fall day on Black Mountain, with leaves of orange, red, yellow, etc.
CRiedel2 - Oct 5, 2018 5:17 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2018
Great Views Without The TowerDid the 7.5 mile loop hike on a cool, crisp morning. Not many views on the way up, but awesome views of Lake George from the open rocks at the summit. The tower isn't climbable, but not needed to enjoy the views. Took the longer trail down the back side and trail ran the majority of it. Some more nice scenery along the way. Fire tower #2 of 4 of the day for me.
cstroh8 - Oct 9, 2013 11:38 am
Fun day outNice hike with great views. Not too challenging. Tried to fish Lapland Pond, but not much doing. Nice lean-to set up.
Be wary: if you summit from the main summit trail, and want to go back down the Lapland Pond trail, the trail is unmarked and covered by bushes. There is no trail marker for approximately .5 mile.
saabrian - Oct 24, 2010 4:59 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2010
Oh wellUnfortunately, we hiked on a rainy, foggy day so visibility at the summit was virtually nil.
saabrian - Oct 9, 2012 11:35 pm
Re: Oh wellHiked it again on a nicer day and the views of Lake George were phenomenal.
capanache - Dec 14, 2009 7:05 pm Date Climbed: Dec 14, 2009
quick and satisfingwant to come back and do the loop
ScAtTeRbOnE - Oct 9, 2009 11:10 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2006
Lake ViewsNo access to the fire tower on the summit, but great views from the summit ledges of Lake George.
Bkoziol3 - Sep 7, 2009 5:24 pm Date Climbed: Sep 7, 2009
Quick Labor Day HikeA quick hike. Did not do the loop, rather went up and back via the same route. Lake George traffic on Labor Day sucks pretty bad...
Wader - Aug 10, 2009 8:50 pm Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2008
WaderNice loop trail..really liked lapland pond.went back a few times,,even snow shoeing
JScoles - Feb 21, 2002 8:08 am
Route Climbed: Normal trail Date Climbed: May 23 1979Nice little hill was part of the tour of the black mountains we did with my High school outting club. There was lots of snow near the summit and we did alot of postholing for the last 200m if memory serves me right.
William Marler - Feb 21, 2002 6:46 am
Route Climbed: Regular Date Climbed: July 1991, 1992Started at 5:30 in the morning and scrambled to the top with my dog. Was very peaceful and quiet. My dog got pocupined in the parking lot at the end of the day. Made for an interesting day with the plyers. Otherwise very enjoyable. Cheers William Marler