Don Juan's Traverse (Blue trail).
Don Juan's Traverse (Blue trail) runs 1.3 miles (2.1 km) — a short hike.
- Leg-stretcherShort and nearly flat — an hour or less
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · live closures appear above
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Great Sacandaga Lake.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
3- Lanzi's on the Lake13.5 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
- The Local15.3 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe15.6 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
Sip.
1— 15.3 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Cree-Mee Freeze13.6 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream14.2 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- The Village Scoop15.4 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
Drink.
3- South Shore Dive12.0 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sacandaga Spirits14.2 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Sport Island Pub15.3 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
Stay.
4- The Tranquil Tipi9.0 mi
A glamping rental on Vunk Road Extension in Broadalbin, near Great Sacandaga Lake and within an hour of Saratoga Springs. Single-property booking with the grounds also available for events.
- Saratoga Escape Lodges & RV Resort12.1 mi
Casual resort offering basic wood cabins with kitchens, plus mini-golf, a water park & a lake.
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina13.4 mi
Sunset Bay Vacation Resort is an all-seasonal RV Park and Marina on the southwestern shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. This gated community offers full RV hookups, a private beach, marina, and boat launch, along with amenities like a cafe, pl…
- Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake13.4 mi
The Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake, also known as Maguire's Great Sacandaga B&B, is a lakefront bed and breakfast featuring comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, and amenities like a pool, game room, and 300 feet of sandy lakefront.
See.
2- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge13.7 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Grandview Mini Golf14.2 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
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- How long is the Don Juan's Traverse (Blue trail)?The Don Juan's Traverse (Blue trail) is approximately 1.32 miles (2.1 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.