Cook Mountain Preserve - Lake George Tips
The summit of this 200 acre preserve provides great views of Lake George, the Champlain Valley, and Vermont's Green Mountains. This moderatley difficult trail is a little over a mile to the summit. It's a short steep climb taking about 45 minutes.
- There's a small parking area on the side of the road near the trailhead
- A walking stick is useful for this hike
- Drive up Mt. Defiance while in the area
- To get to Ticonderoga take 9N north or 87 north to exit 28 (Rt. 74)
- From the monument (traffic circle in the center of town) drive south on Lord Howe St. for about 3/4 mile to Alexandria St. (Rt. 5)
- Turn left on Alexandria St. then make a quick right onto Baldwin Rd.
- Drive 1.5 miles to the Cook Mountain Nature Preserve on your right
