Mount Defiance
43.831449, -73.406786
Overlooking Fort Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga
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Mount Defiance, owned by Fort Ticonderoga, has a toll road to its historic summit. An interpretive tour is provided daily at the summit at 4 p.m. during the Fort's open season. Admission to Fort Ticonderoga includes access to Mount Defiance or an automated gate will accept credit cards.

Getting there

In Ticonderoga, head south on Route 9N and turn left on Montcalm Street in 0.75 miles, then turn right on Champlain Avenue in 0.6 miles. Follow Champlain Avenue for a short distance, turn left on Defiance Street, and look for the toll road on the right. 

Hiking

The views from this road are fantastic. The road climbs at a continuous grade as it gains elevation above Lake Champlain. As you approach the top you will see cannons resting along the ridge overlooking Fort Ticonderoga. 

  • Elevation: 845 feet
  • Distance: 1.1 miles
A view looking down on an old fort by the water.
A winding portion of the lake as seen from above.
A large group of people at a pavilion
A large group of people at a pavilion A winding portion of the lake as seen from above. A view looking down on an old fort by the water.

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