An extended variation of one of the ADK's most iconic loops located in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness. The French Louie Loop which is named after the famous Louis Seymour, known as "French Louie" or "Adirondack French Louie" (c. 1832–February 28, 1915) was an Adirondack guide, trapper, woodsman and hermit. After completing the loop the ascent to the Pillsbury Mountain Fire Tower is added on making this the extended version of the " standard loop." Pillsbury Mountain overlooks the mixed coniferous forest of the Adirondacks with incredible views that span for miles. The 3.1-mile there-and-back trip to the summit climbs about 1,500-feet in elevation. Pillsbury is also one of the ADK's 100 Highest peaks and also part of the ADK Fire Tower Challenge.
This route was merged with the French Louie Loop that is now a variation of the route. The two routes share the big loop around the area though not starting at the same spot. The great loop including the fire tower up-and-down starts at the Pillsbury TH, while the other starts at the parking by Military Rd further down. It is possible to cover both variants in one go if starting at Pillsbury TH and heading down to the other start before doing the loop and the fire tower.
