This was a nice easy drive to catch the beautiful views of the lake in a different perspective. It costs $10 per car but no one was at the gate to collect money when we went on a Thursday. We made our stops along the way for photo opportunities. We also went to the very top parking lot. We highly recommend taking the road (which is closed off to cars) to walk up to the summit vs the steep trail depending on your group’s ability.

We were told that there is a $10 fee to enter the drive. But when we arrived at the outpost, there was no one manning it! 😆 For Nature lovers! The road is well paved 2 lanes with stones for side rails. Going up the outlooks are well marked. Each outlook has it's own particular view of the area and of the Lake. The top parking spot is huge. There is a comfort station (solar powered) that is unfortunately closed (?due t covid?) In it's place are two porta potties.☹️ Sorry no pictures. You know how they look (and smell) The road, starting from the level of the top parking spot, to the top of the mountain is closed. You can hike up there. It is not that steep, strenuous, or long. I have bad knees and I manage to do it- slowly. At the top you get to see some relics from the past and a beautiful view of the lake. There are no tables and chairs for picnics. They have been all shuttered and stored due to covid. At the top, you could see unused grills and tables and chairs stored in a shed. If you need a relatively flat place to eat, some of the rock boundaries are relatively flat. If you drive to the far end of the parking lot, there is a flat stone wall (which separates another parking lot) which you can use as a sort of table. A very nice lazy drive with great views.

A moderate hike with some inclines and lots of rocks (like a stream bed), but not bad. The access road was closed to traffic and the trail entrance is in a different location where you take a bridge over the highway. You can walk the access road, but it is longer than taking the trail. Note that the bridge is a bit prickly on the feet for pets. I think it's that way for winter season to provide grip and avoid slipping, but our grand dog was very apprehensive and shaking as we went across. It's pretty long and he is 90 lbs, so we couldn't carry him. We hiked the trail until we got to the access road (about 25 mins). We walked a short distance on the road to the right to the scenic outlook and had a spectacular view of Lake George! It was such a beautiful day. We hear this view is better than going to the top. We did not hike to the top but were told we were about 1/3 - 1/2 way to the top once you reach the road. No matter how far you hike, it’s beautiful!