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Often a short stroll is all it takes to find solitude, relaxation, fresh air and clear water along the Adirondack North Country Scenic Byways
Mt. Baker NYSDEC Trailhead
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3 and State Rt. 86, near Saranac Lake in Franklin County
Mount Baker is a .9 mile hike (1.8 round trip) that can be done with the whole family and rewards you with a spectacular view.
The trailhead from downtown Saranac Lake, Main Street, can be had by driving or walking to the intersection with Pine Street; turn right then take the first left, Forest Hill Avenue, and proceed straight to Moody Pond, where trailhead is marked at the end of the pond. A short 0.9 mile hike up a relatively moderate mountain is rewarding with nice view of the Village of Saranac Lake, Lake Flower and High Peaks to the east. Also a popular snowshoe.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | near |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 and State Rt. 86 |
| Best Time: | autumn colors in late September |
| Scenic View: | great view of the Saranac Lake area |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.3318741048 |
| Longitude: | -74.1163820028 |
| URL: | Mt. Baker NYSDEC Trailhead website |