Upcoming
Fall Outing Hike: Ampersand Mountain (Sat #7)
Free
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Saranac Village Young Life Camp, 4014 NY-30, Saranac Lake, NY Map
Ampersand Mountain is part of the Saranac 6er Hiking Challenge. The trail is gently rolling through tall hemlocks for the first 1.2 miles, followed by a steady climb to the site of the former observer's cabin at 1.7 miles. The trail becomes noticeably steeper to the summit, with a few short scrambles over steep sections. The open summit offers beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and summits.
Meeting place: Young Life Campus lodge dining room
Travel distance: Carpool 10 miles from campus to the trailhead.
Trip rating: B (Moderate)
Trip distance: 5.5 miles round trip; 1775’ elevation gain
Maximum group size: 10
Reference: ADK High Peak Trails guidebook, trail 102
Instructors
Rich Salz
Contact us
- Rich Salz
- ri••••0@gma••••l.com
Location
Saranac Village Young Life Camp, 4014 NY-30, Saranac Lake, NY
Classifications
Categories
- Other
Age Groups
- All