Albany, NY: Tongue Mountain Loop
This strenuous 11.5-mile loop hops three peaks to outstanding views in the Tongue Mountain Range, then returns along the gorgeous shoreline of Northwest Bay.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 18.5
Waypoints
TMT001
Location: 43.62886, -73.608025
Head E on Five Mile Point Trail
TMT002
Location: 43.628052, -73.600853
Countinue straight; follow streambed uphill
TMT003
Location: 43.625977, -73.57859
Turn R onto Tongue Mtn. Trail
TMT004
Location: 43.620528, -73.58516
Turn L onto spur trail up to Fifth Peak
TMT005
Location: 43.619293, -73.584198
Fifth Peak (1,813 ft.); great views of Mother Bunch Islands in Lake George; return to trail
TMT006
Location: 43.602005, -73.591545
French Point Mtn. (1,756 ft.); southern views of lake
TMT007
Location: 43.592079, -73.6043
First Peak (1,586 ft.)
TMT008
Location: 43.577011, -73.624207
R onto Bay Trail @ Montcairn Point
TMT009
Location: 43.589622, -73.621567
First of many stream crossings; continue N along NW Bay
TMT010
Location: 43.62751, -73.600914
L @ intersection of Five Mile Point Trail to return to parking lot
