Unnamed trail.
this trail runs 0.1 miles (0.2 km) — a short walk.
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Curated trailheads & parking near this route.
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Lake Placid.
The corner of the Park this trail calls home — its hamlets, waters, lodging, and the rest of its field record.
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4- The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn0.9 mi
The Cottage Restaurant and Cafe is located directly on the shore of Mirror Lake, offering spectacular views of the Adirondack High Peaks. It features food and drink options sourced from the Lake Placid region and operates on a first-come,…
- The Dancing Bears1.0 mi
A Main Street restaurant in Lake Placid running 40-plus years, serving Adirondack-inspired brunch from 7 a.m. and dinner from 3 p.m. with locally sourced ingredients, signature cocktails, and craft beer.
- the breakfast club, etc.1.0 mi
The breakfast club, etc. is a lakeside restaurant in Lake Placid, NY, serving creative breakfast and lunch items all day. It features an in-house coffee bar with handcrafted lattes and a full bar known for its 10 different Bloody Marys and…
- Smoke Signals1.1 mi
A barbecue restaurant on Main Street in Lake Placid doing in-house smoked brisket and pulled chicken, with scratch-made sides and a full bar. Casual room, walk-ins welcome.
Sip.
4- The Coffee Bar1.1 mi
A small coffee bar on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain views, pulling shots from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters beans.
- Origin Coffee1.2 mi
Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, offering a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu served all day. It serves as a community gathering spot for locals and Adirondack travelers.
- Simply Gourmet1.6 mi
Simply Gourmet in Lake Placid offers daily breakfast and lunch with a focus on clean food, using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients free of additives or preservatives. They also provide comprehensive catering services for various ev…
- Nori's Village Market8.4 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
Sweet.
4- Ben & Jerry's1.4 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery1.4 mi
A 1950s-themed creamery in the heart of walkable Lake Placid, famous for its Maple Creme soft serve alongside 16 hard flavors, gelato, sorbet, and old-fashioned malts. The reliable apres-hike treat.
- Adirondack Corner Store2.0 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream6.2 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Top of the Park1.0 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery1.2 mi
A brewpub on Mirror Lake Drive in Lake Placid since 1996, with 12 house beers on tap including the original Ubu Ale, a downstairs Irish pub, and a deck over Mirror Lake.
- Ray Brook Brewhouse5.5 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub7.7 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
Stay.
4- The Interlaken Inn & Restaurant0.8 mi
Victorian-style property offering plush quarters, plus an upscale restaurant & an old-school pub.
- High Peaks Resort1.0 mi
Warm quarters with Wi-Fi in a bright property offering a spa, 4 pools & a restaurant.
- Laurel Lake Placid1.0 mi
A boutique hotel on Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake views, room types from King to Party Friends Suite (sleeps 6-8), Alpine Hall cocktail lounge, and a seasonal Whiteface shuttle.
- The Haus1.0 mi
An all-suite boutique hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake or downtown views, full kitchens, living rooms in every suite, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards in summer.
See.
4- Captain Marney's Boat Rental0.9 mi
Captain Marney's Boat Rental offers boat and water sports rentals in the Lake Placid, NY area. They provide reasonably priced options for various water enthusiasts, including discounts for multi-day, multi-boat, and group rentals.
- Lake Placid Olympic Museum1.3 mi
Museum focusing on the winter Olympic games & its events, including hockey, skating & curling.
- Olympic Center1.4 mi
The hockey arena where the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' happened, now part of a larger Olympic complex with skating rinks, the Olympic Museum, training facilities, and bobsled / skeleton experiences.
- Boots & Birdies2.0 mi
Boots & Birdies is a family-owned, Western-themed fun center in Lake Placid, NY. It offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball batting cage, and a custom mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining, providing hours of outdoor act…
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- How long is the this trail?The this trail is approximately 0.14 miles (0.2 kilometers) — a short out-and-back suitable for most fitness levels.