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Summary: The area around Hadley mountain has had a history of forest fires. There were several in the early part of the twentieth century. The mountain is still slowly recovering. One thing you'll notice on this hike is the many patches of bare rock that begin early in the climb. This is due to the thin soils left by all the fires. The wide trail takes you to the ridge of the West mountain range. You then turn right and head North to the summit. Shortly before reaching the summit, you will see the old fire observer's cabin (now used by the summit steward). The fire tower is open, but good views can be had without climbing it. The Great Sacandaga Lake is the body of water to the South. Trailhead: From Saratoga, take Rte 9N going north. When you reach the village of Lake Luzerne, turn left at first light onto East River Drive. Turn left onto Bridge Street. Turn right onto Stony Creek Rd (CR1). After 3 miles, turn left onto Hadley Hill Rd. Continue for 4 miles. Turn right onto Tower Rd (gravel road). The parking area is on the left after 1.5 miles. (Lat:43.374 Lon:-73.95) Trail Guides for Hadley Mountain: 50 Hikes in the Adirondacks by Barbara McMartin (Backcountry Guides) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NYS DEC Region 5 Forest Ranger (518) 696-2893 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by George Senft, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 4 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by jd on 7/3/2009 hiked many times, already hiked it 5 times this yr, great mt to bring friends up to see the tower!!!!!! 
Reviewed by D on 7/2/2009 A Great hike! It took 1 hour and 20 minutes to climb and the same for the way down. Nice view at the top. I would recommend bringing lunch top the top with you so you can eat by the fire tower and take in the view.
Reviewed by sl on 6/18/2009 i believed every thing was very cool the hike was harder going down than up i thought it was the best i would recomend this to people who love nature
Reviewed by SL on 6/14/2009 it was fabulous i went with my 4th grade class i wanna go back
Reviewed by kbm on 6/7/2009 Went with my 7 year old. Took 1.5 hours up and an hour backdown down. Was a great hike but I would not say it is easy.
Reviewed by corey on 5/29/2009 I hiked here for my first jaunt of the season for me... was a bit difficult for me ( bad arthritic knees) but soooo definitely worth the effort!!
Reviewed by hawk on 2/20/2009 ive hiked this mountain about 5 times. it only took me about 25 minutes to run up it with a break for my friend =) and about 16 on the way down. only one real steep part to worry about. easy climb to say the least.
Reviewed by Ashley on 11/2/2008 A wonderful hike on a beautiful fall day. The sky was clear and the view was spectacular. We were seeing the Catskills! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Saratoga County Hiking, Saratoga County Trails, Saratoga County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||