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Fort Ticonderoga's historical significance is immense - it was one of the most important fortresses in colonial North America, shaping both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
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Fort Ticonderoga
Traditional Walk
SN: 131497 - 2026
Future event (not yet open)
Starting Sun, May 17th, 2026 for 3 days
Start table open: Fort hours 9:30 - 5:00 daily except Monday. Guided 5k walk Sunday afternoon May 17 at 1:30 p.m.
Fort Ticonderoga, New York
The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
102 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
In May 1775, just weeks after Lexington and Concord, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold led a surprise attack with the Green Mountain Boys and captured the fort from its small British garrison - without firing a shot. Over the winter, Henry Knox hauled Crown Point and Fort Ti cannon 300 miles to Boston, where they helped drive the British out in March 1776. In 1777, British General Burgoyne recaptured Fort Ti, but was later defeated at Saratoga, the "turning point of the revolution." THERE IS A $28 FEE (OR $20 GROUP RATE) to enter the Fort Ti grounds, which includes many programs throughout the day, a tour of the Kings Gardens, as well as a token worth $10 to drive up Mount Defiance with its incomparable views. A 5k walk starts from the Log House Welcome Center and proceeds through the Fort and the Kings Garden, then meanders along Sandy Redoubt to the Ticonderoga Ferry and back. Another 5k can be earned by walking the Carillon Battlefield Trail & roaming around the Fort and the Gardens, enjoying the many programs throughout the day. For the SUPER HARDY, 5k can be earned by walking up Mount Defiance from The Portage, an elevation gain of about 750 feet.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
None provided
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start
Fort Ticonderoga, 102 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883. Directions from I-87: Take exit #28 for NY-74E for 18.9 mi. Left to stay on NY-74E for 1.3 mi. Right on Sandy Redoubt for 1.0 mi to Fort Ticonderoga.
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102 Fort Ti Rd, Ticonderoga, NY 12883 |
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