Ampersand Mountain starts with a woods walk, then the last mile climbs the mountain for some extraordinary views from the open summit.
Ampersand Mountain Trailhead: 8.1 mi W of Saranac Lake on Rt. 3 and 7.3 mi E of the jct. of Rts. 3 and 30 of Tupper Lake
5.4 miles RT, Moderate Climb, Elevation 3352'
Time in hours:
Family with Young Kids: To Summit: 3.0 Round Trip: 5.5
Experienced Hiker: To Summit: 1.5 Round Trip: 3.0
Out of Shape Hiker: To Summit: 3.0 Round Trip: 5.5
Some photos courtesy of Adirondack Mountain Club. Read their blog post about this hike!
