A lake of superlatives
Lake George has long been renowned for its clear, blue water and mountainous setting. Even in summer, when powerboats and jet skis buzz about, the lake retains its sublimity—the more so if you’re viewing it from a mountaintop, away from the hubbub.
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of experiencing the lake’s beauty from many different vantage points while researching the ’s latest guidebook, “12 Short Hikes Near Lake George.” The book describes hikes in the state forest preserve on both the east and west sides of the water. All but two of the destinations (Jabe Pond and Inman
