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LAKE GEORGE RECREATION CENTER - Gage Brook xc ski & hiking trails

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  Getting There. 43.401531, -73.733131    MAP .   Note: despite what they say, it is seldom groomed. Nov 6, 2024 - Yet another warmup for a couple of days. I went on a morning loop hike, mostly on trails, some off-trail. Short bushwhack to "the canyon". 2 brooks - not much water. The temperature was rising through the 60s, sunny at first, then increasing clouds. 3.5 miles, 550' el gain, 3 hours. July 29, 2024 - Short morning hike. Temp rising thru the 70s, humid. Good for shrooming - brought home a bolete & some chanterelles. 2.6 miles, 476' el gain, 2 hours. July 16, 2024 - A morning walk to beat the heat & humidity. Temp rising through the 70s. Good shrooming - found some lobsters & chanterelles. Saw 2 people. No cars in the parking area at the start, 4 when done. Finished up at the sledding hill for the view of the lake. 2 hours. May 10, 2024 - Wildflower hike. Saw red trillium, violets (violet, white, yellow), blueberry, bluets (blu...