LAKE GEORGE 12STER
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12 Peaks...
40+ Miles...
9,000+ ft. Elevation...
24 Hours
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The Peaks

Directions and trail information.
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Rules and Registration.
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Any Route or Order is Acceptable - This is not an exhaustive list.
1) Current Shortest Route - Two Vehicles or Outside Driver  (41 Miles)
  • Cat/Thomas Loop (7.3 miles)
  • Tongue Mountain - Hook to Clay Meadows from Deer Leap (15.8 miles)
  • Black (5 miles)
  • Erebus/Sleeping Beauty from Dacy Clearing (8.7 miles) [Add 3.4 mi RT from Hogtown in Winter]
  • Buck from Shelving Rock Rd. (4.6 miles)
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2) Thru-Hike Version - Two Vehicles or Outside Driver (43 Miles)
  • Black Mountain to/from Buck on Pilot Knob Rd. (19.7 miles)
  • Tongue Mountain - Hook to Clay Meadows from Deer Leap (15.8 miles)
  • Cat/Thomas Loop (7.3 miles)

3) Economy Trek - One Vehicle (45 Miles)
  • Cat/Thomas Loop (7.3 miles)
  • Tongue Range:
    • Split Option: Clay Meadows loop (12.6 miles) + Deer Leap to Five Mile (7.0 miles)
    • Out and Back Option - Deer Leap to First Peak (17.8 miles miles)
  • Black (5 miles)
  • Erebus/Sleeping Beauty from Dacy Clearing (8.7 miles) [Add 3.4 mi RT from Hogtown in Winter]
  • Buck from Shelving Rock Rd. (4.6 miles)




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Example driving Route on Google Maps

Driving Times:
  • Black Mountain to Shelving Rock Rd. Parking: 47 minutes
  • Cat/Thomas to Clay Meadows (Tongue): 10 minutes
  • Clay Meadows to Deer Leap (Tongue): 6 minutes 
  • Deer Leap (Tongue) to Black Mountain: 53 minutes
  • ​Pilot Knob Rd. (Buck) to Black Mountain: 48 minutes
  • Pilot Knob Rd. (Buck) to Shelving Rock Rd. Parking: 32 minutes
  • Shelving Rock Rd. to Cat/Thomas: 47 minutes
Origins of the Lake George 12ster


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Disclaimer:
The Lake George 12ster does not guarantee accuracy of any trail information, nor does it guarantee your health and safety on the trail.
Hiking is an unpredictable activity. We are not liable for any 
for any property loss or damage, personal injury, or potential death 
that may result from your decision to attempt this challenge.
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