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Fifth Peak from Clay Meadow Trailhead via Tongue Mountain Range Trail
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Trail To
Fifth Peak
Eastern Region • Eastern Region
Miles6.8
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Fifth Peak is a Tongue Range ridge objective reached from Clay Meadow or Deer Leap, with longer mileage and moderate-hard terrain.
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Fifth Peak
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Map note
This map marks the hiking objective itself.
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- Selected Distance
- 6.8 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
- Est. Time
- 5-6 hours
- Trailhead
- Clay Meadow Trailhead
- Trail Markers
- Blue trail markers
Fifth Peak from Clay Meadow Trailhead via Tongue Mountain Range Trail
Primary Route
Common southern Tongue Range approach to Fifth Peak.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Fifth Peak is part of the Tongue Mountain Range hiking experience on the west side of Lake George. DEC supports the larger Tongue Mountain Range Trail and the relevant parking areas, but the official destination does not provide a Fifth Peak-specific route description in the same way it does for Fivemile Mountain and Deer Leap. destination therefore emphasize the supported range context and keep destination-specific claims limited.
Route Options
Fifth Peak has 2 route options shown here. Compare trailheads, mileage, gain, and access notes before choosing an approach.