Giant Washbowl Via Ridge Trail
About This Trail
This hike in the Adirondacks is a real butt-kicker as you huff it nearly 700 ft UP the Ridge Trail in less than a mile to Giant Washbowl Lake. Enjoy the serene lake and views of hillsides painted in red and yellow as your reward! Good trail to get the heart going and legs burning. When you get to the lake go straight across the wooden bridge to the Nubble. Beautiful vistas and a gorgeous view at the top. You can either chose to complete the loop or go back the same way. If you continue on the loop: after ascending down the trail to the T then turning left to hike back to the pond the descent is steep and exhausting. The trail was worth the effort and beautiful. (Kids did well: 11, 9, & 8 year olds.)
Submitted by Joe Linehan
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, and Summer |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 700 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| Stroller terrain | No Wheels |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Pet friendly | No |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | Yes |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
Fee & Parking Details
Giant Mountain Primary Trailhead will be on your left . Restrooms at Chapel Pond.
Trail Contributor
Hike it Baby Trail Guide is managed by the Family Trail Guide team. If a trail has been “abandoned” by the initial owner, it gets adopted by the team. Also, if there are no trails in the area, the Family Trail Guide team researches trails that are family friendly in the area to insure that hikes cover all areas where Hike it Baby hikes.
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Trail Map
Getting There
From Keene Valley, Head south on NY-73 E toward Market St for 4.5 miles.
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