Long Pond Access.
Long Pond Access is a short 0.4-mile connector trail, likely providing a footpath to the shoreline of Long Pond. Trails of this length typically serve as quick access routes from nearby roads or parking areas to the water's edge. Expect a brief walk suitable for casual anglers, paddlers, or anyone looking for a quick lakeside stop.
Seasonal pattern for this trail · tops out ~1,391 ft · live closures appear above
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What the trailhead is doing today.
Where the hike begins.
If you’re already out here.
Saranac 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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Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 23.5 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 23.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
3- The St. Regis Suites20.6 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort23.5 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground24.9 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
— 20.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp18.6 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- Topridge18.8 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE22.3 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 18.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Frequently asked.
- How long is the Long Pond Access?The Long Pond Access is approximately 0.42 miles (0.7 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.
- How long does it take to hike the Long Pond Access?Most hikers complete the Long Pond Access in about 15 minutes at a steady pace. Allow extra time for rest stops, photos, weather, and trail conditions.
- How difficult is the Long Pond Access?Based on its length and elevation gain, the Long Pond Access is an easy hike — gentle grades suitable for most fitness levels and families. This is an estimate from route data, not an official trail rating — check current DEC advisories before heading out.