We have entered a less traveled remote area of Lake George in the Adirondacks. We were somewhat intimidated; there were authentically costumed role players armed with hatchets, muskets and gear. Halloween was weeks away. We had to ask…

There are no trail-head identifiers or trail markings. This is by design: The Shelving Rock Falls, when arriving at the top, have a somewhat treacherous descent to their base. i.e. slippery rocks and pine straw footings. The park land authorities must be concerned that advertising directions, let alone promoting the location might invite liability as sightseers in numbers attempt them. A helpful ‘point us in the right direction’ get started from exiting hikers was necessary. So with local knowledge (and a satellite photo 😉 we ventured on for a nice little lake side hike [ GPX ].