Mount Defiance
A small hill across from Fort Ticonderoga, where you can drive to the summit for views over the fort, Lake Champlain, and the Vermont mountains.
In 1777, British forces hauled cannons up this mountaintop and, from above, forced the American troops to abandon Fort Ticonderoga without a fight, which made Mount Defiance famous. Today a narrow road leads directly to the summit. The observation area overlooks the star-shaped fort, Lake Champlain, and Vermont on the opposite shore, making it the best spot for panoramic photos of the fort. Admission is usually included in the Fort Ticonderoga combined ticket. Traveling there on its own takes about 15 minutes by car.
Opening hours
Follows fortress opening hours
Nearby sights
- Fort Ticonderoga
- Crown Point State Historic Site
- Black Mountain
- Shelving Rock Falls & Shelving Rock Mountain
- Bolton Landing & The Sagamore
- Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
- Lake George Village & Canada Street
- Million Dollar Beach