Station Street trailhead in Lake Placid for the Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile multi-use path running west to Tupper Lake via Saranac Lake. Walk, bike, snowmobile in winter. Year-round.
The Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile multipurpose trail extending from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake, offering year-round recreation for all ages and abilities. It provides opportunities for healthy exercise, enjoying nature, and exploring…
Amy's Park is a 500-acre preserve in Bolton featuring over 6 miles of trails winding around beaver ponds and leading to scenic views. Trails range from easy to challenging, with mostly flat terrain and gentle climbs, suitable for hiking, b…
Auger Falls Trailhead provides access to the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, a 114,010-acre area in the Adirondack Forest Preserve known for its mountains and waters. Popular activities include hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
Baker Mountain Trailhead offers a short but steep 0.9-mile hike with 900 feet of elevation gain, leading to rewarding views of the High Peaks region just outside Saranac Lake.
Baxter Mountain is a family-friendly summit in the Keene Valley corridor, offering big views after a short, rewarding 2.4-mile round-trip climb with an 800-foot vertical ascent to its 2,428-foot peak.
Big Crow Mountain is a hiking trail in Keene, NY, known for its quick but steep ascent that offers excellent views of Hurricane Mountain and 28 high peaks. It is also part of the Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge.
Bloomingdale Bog Trail spans 16 from Lake Kushaqua to State Route 86/Harrietstown Rd. (Lake Colby). View amenities, descriptions, reviews, photos, itineraries, and directions on TrailLink.
The Bloomingdale Bog Trail is a 16-mile rail-trail located in the Adirondack Forest Preserve, popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Its surface consists of dirt, gravel, and sand, with a southern segment that passes through a bog.
Trail to the Blue Mountain summit fire tower, 4 miles round trip and 1,560 feet of ascent, off Route 30 in Blue Mountain Lake. One of the better fire tower hikes in the central Adirondacks.
The Route 28N parking and trailhead for Blue Mountain, 4 miles round trip to the 3,759-foot summit fire tower. The Adirondack Experience museum sits at the base of the mountain.
The Town of Long Lake in collaboration with Hamilton County, NY is excited to announce the opening of the Buck Mountain Fire Tower located in Long Lake, NY. This 1.2 mile (one-way) hike with 500 feet in elevation gain is located on 484 So…
Cascade Mountain is a popular hiking trail in the Adirondacks, featuring a 4.8-mile out-and-back route to a 4098-foot summit with 1940 feet of elevation gain.
Castle Rock is a 2,480ft peak offering a rewarding hike in the Adirondacks. The trailhead and parking area are found at the end of Maple Lodge Road, near the Minnowbrook Conference Center in Blue Mountain Lake, NY.
East Jimmy Creek Falls is a hiking destination in the Adirondacks offering a scenic waterfall experience.
Fowler's Crossing Trailhead & Parking provides access to the 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail, a multipurpose route connecting Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, and Tupper Lake. This year-round trail offers recreation for all ages and abilities.
Trailhead parking on NY 86 in Lake Placid for the hike up the lower Haystack Mountain. A short, rocky climb offers summit views of the McKenzie Range and High Peaks.
Heaven Hill Trails is a 5-mile+ trail system maintained by the Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Foundation. These shared trails are open to the public for walking, skiing, mountain biking, and snowshoeing.
The James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails are a groomed cross-country ski center located at the Tupper Lake Golf Club. In winter, the golf course transforms to offer extensive ski trails.
Jimmy's Peak is a historic mountain in the Warrensburg/Thurman area, named after settler James Cameron. Its official naming in 2013, which omitted the apostrophe, garnered international attention and a mention in the Wall Street Journal.
Loch Muller Trailhead Parking provides access to the southern end of the Hoffman Notch Trail, a scenic route through the Hoffman Notch Wilderness Area near Schroon Lake, New York.
Mt. Sabattis Recreation Area offers over 4.3km (2.67mi) of trails for hiking and other activities within the Long Lake and Raquette Lake region.
An easy 1.7-mile loop trail near Crown Point on the east side of the Adirondacks, on Peasley Road by the Penfield Museum, with a brook crossing and Penfield Pond shoreline.
Owls Head Fire Tower offers a family-friendly day hike in the Long Lake area, providing a less crowded alternative to Blue Mountain Fire Tower for those completing the fire tower challenge.
Trailhead parking on Tupper Lake Highway (Route 30) for Panther Mountain, a short and steep climb to a summit overlook of Panther Pond and the surrounding range.
The 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The wilderness contains an abundance of lakes and ponds, especially in the northern portion.
Pitchoff Mountain is a popular and well-traveled hiking trail near Lake Placid, known for being a fan favorite and part of the Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge.
Pitchoff Mountain and Balanced Rocks offer a well-traveled hiking trail in Lake Placid, popular with visitors. Pitchoff Mountain is also included as part of the Lake Placid 9er Hiking Challenge.
A waterfall on the east side of Route 73 near Keene Valley, visible from a roadside pull-off and reachable via an easy 0.3-mile marked trail to the base.
Castle Rock is a rewarding Adirondack hike situated at 2,480ft in Blue Mountain Lake, NY. The trailhead and parking are located at the end of Maple Lodge Road, next to the Minnowbrook Conference Center, just south of the Adirondack Museum.
Sawyer Mountain offers a great beginner hike in the Indian Lake region, featuring about 630 feet of elevation gain over 1 mile. Along the trail, lookouts provide views of Snowy, Wakely, and other surrounding mountains.
Severance Hill offers an enjoyable short hike through classic Adirondack woods to a beautiful view over Schroon Lake.
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