The red-marked trail, 1.5 miles long, leads to the summit of Prospect Mountain. To reach the trail from Lake George Village, turn left on Montcalm Street to Smith Street. At Smith Street, turn south a half block to the sign indicating the start of the trail, where it crosses the Northway on an elevated walkway. The climb to the summit is difficult but rewarding. The trail travels part the road bed of an old funicular railway that served a once thriving summer hotel on the mountain.

The marked trail starts on the western edge of Lake George Village and crosses the Northway on a screened in bridge. The trail from the bridge to where it crosses the Prospect Mountain Toll Road is not my favorite. It travels along what I would call a rock filled trench. After it crosses the toll road, it is just a normal Adirondack trail with some pretty steep sections. It comes out and crosses the toll road again near the summit.

Most people just drive the toll road up to near the summit and then either walk or take the bus to the summit.  There are great views from the summit.  Its worth a drive to explore the summit!

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