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Coney Mountain: An easy trek to awesome views

By William Hill

Popular 2.3-mile hike offers 360-degree summit views

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Deer Pond from Old Wawbeek Road: A scenic wilderness hike to a remote pond

By William Hill

Gentle 5.3-mile trek through mixed forests to 110-acre pond

Rock face mountain summit looking toward alpine trees and another small mountain in distance

Baldface Mountain: A low peak with open summit

By William Hill

Big views on short 2-mile hike in Franklin

Wooden DEC sign with yellow letters and arrow that points to Debar Pond

Debar Pond: An easy year-round trek

By William Hill

Historic lodge grounds lead to pristine mountain waters

rustic log steps lead toward a white fire tower atop a mountain incline amid greenery

Azure Mountain: Brisk hike to a firetower

By William Hill

This 2-mile trail in the northern Adirondack rewards hikers with panoramic views

View from bald face mountain top over tree lines looking toward blue Adirondack mountain vista in the distance.

Ampersand Mountain: 5.2-mile hike, spectacular views

By William Hill

This challenging 5.2-mile hike near Tupper Lake rewards adventurous hikers

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