Download or read book 12 Short Hikes Near Lake Placid written by Phil Brown and published by . This book was released on 1913-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you're looking for a hike that won't take all day or sap all your strength, 12 Short Hikes Near Lake Placid can help. Phil Brown, editor of the Adirondack Explorer newsmagazine, has selected a dozen hikes within ten miles of Lake Placid that can be done in a few hours. They lead to summits, lookouts, and backcountry ponds with fabulous views of the High Peaks. In addition, the book contains a bonus section on earning a hiker's patch for climbing the Saranac Lake 6.