Pharaoh Mountain and Lake Loop

Schroon Lake New York Hikes

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Pharaoh Mountain and Lake Loop - Schroon Lake New York Hikes

This all day or overnighter tour tags the summit of Pharaoh Mountain and encircles large, deep Pharaoh Lake, touring mixed forest and wetland meadows. Special Attractions: summit and shore vistas, swimming and fishing lake, expansive marsh, lean-tos, solitude, fall color. Find privies near most lean-tos

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Schroon Lake
Length:	14.5 total miles
Elevation Gain:	1,550 feet
Trail Type:	Loop
Skill Level:	Strenuous
Season:	Spring through Fall
Top Elevation:	2,556 feet
Local Contacts:	New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Local Maps:	Adirondack Mountain Club, Adirondack Eastern Region map.
Topo Map:	Pharaoh Mountain and Lake Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Hiking New York Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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Date of Trip: 8/23/2006
0 Props

The mountain portion is very steep and difficult, especially with a

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Date of Trip: 8/22/2002
-2 Props

If your around Schroon Lake, make your way to this trail. An interesting t…

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Weather Conditions

Tonight
Partly cloudy until midnight...then cloudy with a slight chance of light snow toward daybreak. Lows around 11. Light and variable winds. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Wednesday
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of light snow. Highs in the mid 20s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy. Lows around 12. North winds around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.