I am from the region and have been an avid hiker for my entire life. Prospect is so close to home and doesn't take all day to hike the mountain. I certainly would spend the whole day looking over the beautiful scenery though! Definitely something I will continue to do yearly!
Very nice place. Driving to each level of the mtn is better because its a REALLY LONG hike if you want to walk and it's all a hill. The highest point is beautiful with benches for picnics and more!! Great place to visit if you need a 1-2 hour day trip!! :)
Prospect Mountain is the perfect place for leaf peepers and anyone looking to enjoy a majestic view of the Lake George area. With three look-out points and free shuttle service from the last parking area to the summit, it's well worth the $10/car for admission to the park. Picnicking, hiking, or enjoying a leisurely drive through the winding mountain roads, Prospect Mountain has something for all ages to enjoy!
Great view. Good for picnics, family outing, couples seeking a romantic escape. Quiet for thinkers and thrilling enough for thrill seekers.
Amazing view of Lake George. Spectacular views of fall colors. Easy to reach as you can drive down with three view points on the way to top of the mountain. Free shuttle service from the parking to take you to the top of the mountain in case you do not wish to walk.
The hike looked very strenuous, and so we opted to pay the $10 for the car to drive up the mountain. Well worth it. There were several beautiful visitas. The summit was not necessarily the best viewpoint. Took gorgeous photos. Visibility was awesome the day we went and we could see past Albany!
Beautiful, breathtaking views of Lake George from the top of Prospect Mountain. Definitely take a drive up!
We took the scenic drive to the top of the mountain on Columbus weekend along with a lunch cruise on Lake George aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement. What a beautiful day, we felt so lucky!! The views are incredibly picturesque, take tons of photos and take time at every turn out to park and walk around. Prospect mountain is worth the time to enjoy on a trip to Lake George!
Beautiful, historic and easy to get to. Never went there much as a kid but as I got into hiking and the town history it became a yearly stop. It has something special in different seasons. The smell of the new flowers and trees in the Spring. The cool mountain breezes in the Summer and the beautiful colors in the Fall. Bring a sandwich and soda, and maybe a pair of binoculars! If you are hiking bring water!
We drove up the mt stopping at many lookout points. Loved the view. The foliage was beautiful! NOTE: If you have a park access card, it's free. Also, if you have a handicap placard, you can drive your car to the summit instead of transferring to a van. You transfer very close to the summit and it seemed the best views were at the lookout points. The foliage trip consisted of my husband, sister and me---no category for that below!