Clark Mountain

Kailee & I at the Summit of Clark.

I've really been enjoying hiking the past few years and this year has been the most active of the bunch. It's helped that Kailee is older now (7) and can handle some mountain trails.

I downloaded the All Trails app a few weeks ago and it has been really helpful in so many ways. One "local" climb that the app has suggested is Clark Mountain.

A water tank near at the trailhead.

I could tell from it's stats on the app that it might be a really easy climb. So, Kailee and I set out to climb Clark and if we had enough time possibly climb Silver Lake Mountain afterwards on August 20.

Clark is located off a dirt road next to two giant water tanks in Jay. It borders some private property, but everything is well marked and it's easy to stay on track. The mountain is a little steep to start off, but nothing serious. You follow the red markers to the top and there is a split providing a Summit loop along the way. We took the left trail on our ascent.

It's a very easy walk to reach Clark's 1,066' Summit... We got there in 16 minutes.What Clark lacks in height & gains, it makes up for it with it's great views of Beaver Pond, a swamp,

We see you Whiteface!

 some High Peaks & Whiteface. It makes up for it even more with it's trail which is beautifully maintained. I'm not joking, the trail is pretty immaculate. I'm not sure if it's a privately owned mountain that's open to the public or if a neighborhood association takes care of it... But the trail is in beautiful condition and dotted with acorns.

The top of Clark looks like it may have suffered from a fire in the past. The oaks & pines there are all 20' max in height. There is plenty of cleaned Earth to relax on and take in the views.

Kailee and I really liked Clark and we took the loop for our descent.

Clark is a great mountain for families and picnics. It would also make a great mountain for a kid's first ascent and Summit.

Like I said, it's not challenging... But, everything about Clark Mountain is pretty beautiful.




Clark Mountain is located at the end of Summit Drive in Jay, NY.