| Distance | 7.5 Miles |
| Vertical Rise | 2,100 ft |
| Hiking Time | 6 hours |
| Elevation | 3,899 |
Snowy is the tallest peak in the southern Adirondacks and for that reason is very popular. In the high tourist season I would recommend not climbing on weekends. We did it on a beautiful fall day. But, at an elevation gain of 2,100 ft., the climb took most of the day. We started out around 10 and got back at 4 in the afternoon. We enjoyed a lunch on top and spent about an hour exploring the many views from the top. Of course we spent some time on the tower which gives probably the best view of the southern Adirondacks.
The first 2.5 miles gains only 800 ft.. As a result, the trail is a wonderful, rather moderate flat walk along Beaver Brook. However, the last 1/3 is difficult. You walk through what is a stream bed straight up to the summit. At some points you will be on all fours. A good hiking pole is a must for coming down. Don't climb if you expect moisture for the trail becomes very slippery and hazardous. As you climb the first section of the trail the forest changes from the typical maple/birch/beech and balsam, spruce and hemlock to scrub trees of balsam, mountain ash, white birch and striped maple. ular.
Indian Lake was originally a fault created by moving
plates below the earth's surface. The glaciers widen the
crevice to form the lake and smooth the mountains.
Directions: Trail Head is 7 miles south of the village of Indian Lake on
Route 30.
