Shelving Rock Falls & Shelving Rock Mountain
A small waterfall and lakeshore trail in the original forest on the east shore of the lake, with a climb up Shelving Rock Mountain for lake views, making for an easy half-day hike.
The Shelving Rock area lies within the Adirondack Forest Preserve. From the Shelving Rock Road parking lot, it takes about 10 minutes on foot to reach a waterfall about 15 meters high. You can continue along the lakeshore trail to Shelving Rock Bay, or follow the carriage road up Shelving Rock Mountain, about 5 km round trip, for lake views. Admission is free. The road is gravel and dirt. In peak-season weekends, roadside parking is banned once the lot is full. Do not climb the slippery rocks at the top of the falls.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Bolton Landing & The Sagamore
- Black Mountain
- Lake George Village & Canada Street
- Million Dollar Beach
- Fort William Henry Museum
- Lake George Steamboat Cruises
- Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway
- Six Flags Great Escape