Jay Mountain Wilderness — Attraction in Town of Lewis

Easily One of the nicest hikes I've done in the adk to date. I was so obsessed with high peaks I never realized how gorgeous trails like this can be. Not too much traffic or bugs. It's not a hard hike but a slow and steady climb of switch backs. Once you get to the Ridgeline though...wow! Views go on for days and you can summit about 4 different peaks. The actual Jay summit is the last peak off to the right! This is a must hike if you're in the Adirondacks! Pretty much anyone in shape can do it, no crazy scrambles so its a good hike for kids and the elderly. I didn't use polls but I would bring them just incase. It's a lot of walking, I clocked about 36,000...

A 3-5 mile hike, moderate difficulty. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. Popular among locals and visitors, but not overly busy. The trail wines through the forest to get up to the summit of Jay Mountain and then travels the Ridgeline . The views from the top are breathtaking; you can see towns in the valleys, a mountain Skyline, and...

Wow, oh wow! One of the best places in the northeast! This wilderness area covers all kinds of landscapes, from open, grassy forests, to dark pine groves, and of course, expansive ledges with 360-degree views over Lake Champlain and the surrounding peaks. Jay Mountain is certainly one of the best! If you're committed, make sure you follow the trail...