Jerry P.
Yelp
I truly enjoyed my visit to Natural Stone Bridge and Caves. It is a perfect place to take a family hike, particularly if said family are not experienced hikers. I have seen some complain that this facility lacks the unobstructed views and experience that most of the local trails provide. Well, duh, this is not a mountain trail in the woods, it's a privately owned exhibit, and has safety and liability issues to be concerned with. As such, I think they've done a pretty remarkable job making this trail accessible to individuals of nearly any experience level while simultaneously making the trail feel like part of the landscape. Now while I have mentioned that the trail is designed for hikers of nearly any level, it is still a trail, so use your common sense. If you have mobility issues, you're not going to be able to complete this trail. No, you cannot bring a stroller. If you're able bodied, dress appropriately, particularly regarding footwear, and grab a complimentary hiking stick before you set out, you'll be good. My three year old was able to complete the circuit fairly independently, and only needed to be picked up for a few of the steeper steps.
One more note regarding the caves: yes you can see the openings of two caves, but your are NOT spelunking on this tour. They do offer an actual cave exploration tour by reservation that looks both very cool and rather extreme. Maybe when the kids are older.
If you're looking for a nice, easy, and fairly quick hike that showcases some of the beauty of the Adirondacks, this is your place. They even have a nice little gift shop with a decent collection of rocks and minerals and a rudimentary snack bar. Well worth the thirty minute drive up from Lake George.