Saturday, June 16, 2018

Featured Trail: Mt. Severance, Schroon Lake

mount severance trailMt. Severance is part of the Hoffman Notch Wilderness and is located in the Town of Schroon Lake.

The Trail extends 1.2 miles one way and ascends 790 feet from the trailhead to the summit of the mountain. The summit provides a scenic view of Schroon Lake and Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. The trail travels under the Northway (I-87) via a large culvert before ascending the mountain.

Mt. Severance Trailhead Parking Area is located on the west side of Route 9, 0.5 mile south of Exit 28, opposite Alder Meadow Road.

Trail location: (43.8627° N, 73.7548° W).

Featured hikes are recommended by DEC.

Map of Mount Severance Trail courtesy Adirondack Atlas.

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One Response

  1. Tim says:
    June 17, 2018 at 6:35 am

    Thanks for the tip! I will hike it.

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