March 18, 2025 Lake George Land Conservancy Protects 27 Acres in Hague

Lake George, NY – The Lake George Land Conservancy (LGLC) has permanently protected a 27-acre property in Hague that stretches 1 mile along NYS Route 9N, from Forest Bay to the south end of Friends Point.

Dubbed the Forest Friends Mile, the roadside land provides a healthy forested buffer between the road and adjoining timber land, protecting water quality and the scenic beauty of the area. The property also connects to a 288-acre property protected by a conservation easement held by the LGLC, extending the benefits of interconnected areas of natural habitat.

This protection project was completed thanks to generous members of the Forest Bay and Friends Point communities who responded to a matching donation offered by a neighbor.

“This project is a great example of neighbors partnering with the LGLC to protect land that protects the future of Lake George,” said LGLC Executive Director Mike Horn. “We are grateful for their foresight and commitment to protecting the forested character of the community for future generations.”

Because of its proximity to Route 9N and lack of parking, this land will not be open to the public for recreation or hunting.

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About the Lake George Land Conservancy
Protecting the Land that Protects the Lake since 1988. The LGLC is an accredited, nonprofit land trust dedicated to working with willing landowners and other partners to protect the land that protects the world-renowned water quality of Lake George and the natural resources of the Lake George watershed.

Since its inception, LGLC’s land protection program has worked directly and with partners to permanently protect 12,503 acres of Lake George wilderness and more than 7.5 miles of shoreline, and owns and/or manages 13 featured parks and preserves that are open to the public year-round with nearly 40 miles of trails for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and, at some preserves, hunting and snowmobiling. More information: lglc.org.