Lyon Mountain

Lyon Mountain is a summit in Clinton County, New York, rising to 1,170 meters and offering a recently constructed trail through northern hardwood forests dominated by beech, ash, and maple trees. The dense forest surrounds the path along the entire route, creating a green corridor that leads to the peak.

Forest rangers established an observation post on the summit in 1910, followed by the construction of a steel fire tower in 1917. This tower became part of a regional network for detecting and responding to forest fires.

The mountain takes its name from Nathaniel Lyon, an early settler who arrived from Vermont in 1803 and established his homestead at the mountain's base. This connection to frontier settlement remains part of the region's local identity.

The trail is a 7-mile round trip hike accessed from a parking area on Lowenberg Road, located off County Route 29 near Chazy Lake. The route goes primarily through wooded terrain, so sturdy hiking boots are recommended for a comfortable experience.

From the fire tower on the summit, visitors can see Chazy Lake, Vermont's Green Mountains, Montreal's skyline, and the Adirondack High Peaks spread across the landscape. This expansive view reaches across multiple states and into a neighboring country.