Peaks

 

12

 

 

Pursuers

 

201

 

 

Finishers

 

56

 

 

Summit this collection of 12 peaks surrounding Lake George, NY and become a Lake George 12ster. The mission of this peak challenge is "to introduce the public to outstanding views and trails in the Lake George area." Complete it in less than 24 hours to become an Ultra Lake George 12ster or between Dec 21 and Mar 21 to become a Winter Lake George 12ster. See more info at http://www.lakegeorge12ster.com/

 

Highest peak

Black Mountain

2,640 ft / 804 m

Most prominent peak

Black Mountain

2,280 ft / 694 m

Most summited peak

Buck Mountain

242 summits

Most difficult peak

Fivemile Mountain

Class 1

Difficulty breakdown

Class 1/2 1 peak

Top climbing months

April   12%

July   11%

May   10%

Highlights
  • Peer down on Lake George from the best viewpoints around the lake.
  • Traverse the narrow, 11-mile long Tongue Mountain Range as it sticks out into the waters of northern Lake George.
  • Summit Cat and Thomas Mountains in a great 6.5 mile loop for the best views of Lake George from the west.
"Last day of September turned out to be a beautiful blue bird day. Jen and Wyndham hadn’t yet been up Buck Mountain and it was as good a day as any for them to do it. We took the Shelving Rock Road trail and saw no one, yet the summit was another story and it was just too too too many people there for my liking. I enjoy the mountains for the quiet but could only hear noisy voices. Don’t get me started on the number of those wearing jeans. Some tinges of color can be seen and leaves starting to drop. Anyhow it was nice to be back atop Buck, one of the first mountains that got me into hiking. " — scottturner • Sep 30, 2023
"Parked at Clay Meadows and biked to Deer Leap Trailhead. It was the start of a very long day. Do not underestimate this hike. There are many ups and downs not just the 6 peaks. You will go up and down over the entire hike. The walk out by the lake is very wet and muddy. Bring lots of food and extra water. Also plan of lots of bugs. Some trail markers are hard to follow but only in a few places and part of the trail at the point is a bit grown in. I logged 17.2 miles on Strava for all 6 peaks plus a 5 mile bike." — mt-biking-grandma • Aug 27, 2023
"A Lisa and Roger day finishing up on the Lake George 12ster with a loop hike of Cat and Thomas being the goal for the day, A cloudy and muggy day for our climb though the trails were rocky and wet to the summits from previous rains through the week, Amazing views from the west side of the lake looking towards the east, south and west of the summits made for a great day in the mountains doing what we love" — ramjet1963 • Jul 14, 2023
"A Lisa and Roger day finishing up on the Lake George 12ster with a loop hike of Cat and Thomas being the goal for the day, A cloudy and muggy day for our climb though the trails were rocky and wet to the summits from previous rains through the week, Amazing views from the west side of the lake looking towards the east, south and west of the summits made for a great day in the mountains doing what we love" — ramjet1963 • Jul 14, 2023
"Beautiful cool start but warmed up in the afternoon on this gloomy hike working on the Lake George 12ster, Trails were clean and easy to read , summit views are great for that relax and chill with that special someone kinda day" — ramjet1963 • Jun 16, 2023