"Went up Erebus and Sleeping Beauty today from Dacy Clearing. Trail is quite rocky and there is definitely some mud on the way up to Bumps Pond and on to Fishbrook. Pretty easy though, and I made quick work reaching Fishbrook. Bumps is quite small, but Fishbrook is expansive with a nice lean-to at the south shore. I took the serene path along the west shoreline passing through tall hemlocks and meandering around peaceful bays. There is a beautiful grassy point on the north shore where a lean-to was formerly located; such a shame it burnt down last year. Next, I began following the trail to Erebus Mt., which seemed to be going away from the peak at first, but then began a steady ascent up the north flank. Upon reaching the "official" summit (where I stopped last time), I wanted to see if I could locate the quarter mile herd path to the true summit. Luckily, someone had marked this path with yellow and pink flagging. There were a few different routes with different ribbon colours, but I was grateful that someone had been considerate enough to blaze the trail. As for the trail itself, it was immediately extremely steep, as it has to negotiate up a wall of cliff bands. The tread is made..." — elimihuta • Apr 25, 2026

"A mountain's calling is deep when you are called apon to participate in a friends finish of a hiking challenge that's been on my radar now for a few years. Down in the southern part of Lake George hiking with fellow hikers Shane Larose, Samantha Maclean, Craig Boer, Eve Lyn and one other, hiking/climbing Erebus and Sleeping Beauty for Shane's finish of the Lake George 12ster, Congrats! Beautiful day other than the black flies, ugg. Trails where clear, wet in many areas but easy to read. Mountain views from Sleeping beauty were worth the climb for sure, excellent day doing what we love, #3/12" — ramjet1963 • May 6, 2023

"Kelly and I left the trailhead at 9:45 am under cloudy skies @58 degrees with a likely threat of showers. Summited the lookout at 10:39. With only an occasional sprinkle and cooler temps we decided to trek on to Erebus. So off we go. Views from the lookout were good but hazy." — garyogden • Jun 21, 2022

"Did the loop by Bumps Pond Trail to Sleeping Beauty . Beautiful trail lots of water in the trail next to Bumps Pond . From Dacy Clearing parking lot we did the loop clockwise by Bumps Pond. We had some beautiful views. But it was a wet summer and fall so there was a great deal of water in the trail at the pond. Most of the rest the trail was fine but the views from Sleeping Beauty summit were spectacular. 7 miles round trip. 11/4/2021" — sarahlaustrup • Nov 4, 2021

"Did the loop. Beautifuly strange day. Bumps pond was lovely. Clouds were rolling in and out at the lookout. Sun was shining. At the bottom the first snowflakes of the season were falling. Should have done Erabus but didn’t. Muddy at the pond.My sisters and I Tanya on top and have done several hikes with her since." — melaniehaskell • Nov 4, 2021

"Parked at trailhead off Shelving Rock Road. Snow was packed down so no need for snowshoes, crampons needed, icy at times. Main lookouts were great views of the lake, high peaks, everything. Wooded summit, good views of Bumps Pond. Sunny, light wind, and in the 30's." — gregoryskiba • Feb 26, 2021

"Intended Phelps Mountain today for a Winter 46er, but water leaking through a ceiling exhaust fan overnight and waking you up is not supposed to happen and derailed that plan. Plan B was just as nice and got an opportunity to break in my new snow shoes. We didn’t stick around long at the summit as the wind was brutal today and needed to dig in to keep balance. " — scottturner • Feb 6, 2021

"Be cautious and aware of your surroundings. My friend was bitten by a timber rattlesnake at some point during our hike! She discovered the bite after returning home; she spent the night in the hospital and has luckily suffered no lasting effects. " — DeliriumTrigger • May 28, 2020

"This was a LOOOOOOOOONG hike! By starting at the Black Mountain trailhead, and hiking to the summit of Black Mountain, Erebus Mountain and Sleeping Beauty, we covered over 20 miles - a not-insignificant chunk of which was trudging through deep, melting snow as the conditions earlier in the hike had suggested we did not need to bring snowshoes." — RangersApprentice • Mar 7, 2020

"Hiked to this "Beauty" as part of both the LG12 and Jnr 29er Challenge. We have now summited all 40 in the Jnr 29er challenge. 29 original and all 11 alternates. Awesome Summers day, awesome views." — HikingViking • Jul 18, 2019