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Blue Mountain allows for a gorgeous bit of hiking in the Adirondacks, with a summit of 3,760 feet and located very close to the Adirondack Museum.
The trail is quite short and easy for beginners, around 2 miles long with an elevation gain of about 1,550 feet, making it quite a popular hike.
Because the trail is so heavily used, it is very eroded in places and hikers should exercise caution when hiking Bear Mountain in wet weather.
The main trailhead for Blue Mountain is about a mile north of Blue Mountain Lake, with a large parking lot just off of Route 30/28N. Backcountry camping is permitted on Blue Mountain, so long as it is at least 150 feet away from the trail.
Although it is not required on Blue Mountain, campers are still encouraged to use bear canisters in the area. Blue Mountain Map
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