How to Get There
From Burlington, VT (54 mi): Take US‑7 S to VT‑17 W toward the Lake Champlain ferry, cross by car ferry, then follow NY‑74 E and local roads to Defiance Street and the summit access gate.
Overview
Mount Defiance rises steeply above Fort Ticonderoga, and in 1777 British forces put artillery on this high ground, exposing the fort's vulnerability and forcing the Americans to withdraw. Today a drive or a challenging hike leads to the summit for views over Lake Champlain and neighboring ranges, with picnic tables and short footpaths near the top.
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