Kane Mountain and it's fire tower is undoubtedly the most popular hike for those visiting Shaker Mountain Wild Forest and the Caroga Lake area.  And why not?  The hike is invigorating and the view from the top of the fire tower is spectacular at anytime of the year.

 

There are two trail heads that access Kane Mountain and the tower. The main trail runs from Green Lake Rd. The 0.5 mile hike climbs 600 feet to the top of the mountain at 2200 feet above sea level. The trail is moderate in difficulty, and can be a bit muddy if its been rainy. The second trail runs from Schoolhouse Road. Although this is a shorter ascent to the top, it is quite a bit steeper and includes some rocky areas.

 

A popular approach is to go up the trail from Green Lake and come back down onto Schoolhouse Rd.

 

Trail Head - Green Lake Rd:

1. Turn left onto Rt 29A (toward Caroga lake)

2. Travel 1.9 miles, turn left onto Green Lake Rd. (just past Canada Lake Marina and Store)

3. Travel 0.4 miles, bare to the left at fork. Parking is a few hundred feet on right, trail head is to the left.

 

Trail Head - Schoolhouse Rd:

1. Turn left onto Rt 29A (toward Caroga lake)

2. Travel 1.3 miles, turn left onto Schoolhouse Rd.

3. Travel 0.2 miles,  trail head is to the left (marked by state sign). Only parking available is on the road

 

Kane Mountain is part of the "ADK Fire Tower Challenge".  You'll find this trail as well as many other trails in this area listed in the book Guide to Adirondack Trails: Southern Region.  This guide book is produced by the Adirondack Mountain Club. 

 

Other short hikes worth exploring in this area include Broomstick Lake, Nine Corner Lake, Jockeybush Lake, Good Luck Lake and Good Luck Mountain Cliffs.  Also check out a day hike to Stewart Lake and Indian Lake.

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