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    Top Spots in and near Adirondack Park

    • Indian Lake, New York

      Hike to OK Slip Falls

      5.0
      6.4 mi
      Starting at the parking area you will walk 0.2 miles west on Route 28 to the north side of the road to locate the marked trailhead. After signing the trail register you will follow the the red marked trail approximately 0.5 miles to the first junction.  At the junction you will branch right and f...
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    • Newcomb, New York

      Paddle the Essex Chain of Lakes

      Beginning in the Town of Newcomb, there is a sign for the Essex Chain of Lakes at the intersection of Route 28N and Pine Tree Road. Follow Pine Tree Road until you see a right for Goodnow Flow Road. Follow this road for 4.3 miles then take a right on Woody's Road. Take this road for 1.5 miles u...
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    • Indian Lake, New York

      Hike Snowy Mountain Fire Tower

      4.7
      7.5 mi / 2142 ft gain
      Snowy Mountain is the largest mountain in this region of the Adirondacks, and with a 2100'+ elevation gain over the 3.5 mile ascent is actually more work than some of the famed High Peaks. Going north on Rt 30, the parking lot is marked as Snowy Mountain on the right hand side. If you make it to ...
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    • Newcomb, New York

      Hike Goodnow Mountain

      5.0
      3.9 mi / 1089 ft gain
      The trailhead is located on NY 28N and is marked by a white trailhead sign that you can't miss from the road. The highly used trail starts out fairly level, then at 0.5 miles begins to ascend steeply in some spots the rest of the way to the summit. The hike is 1.95 miles from the parking area to ...
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    • North Creek, New York

      Hike Gore Mountain

      5.0
      10 mi / 3040 ft gain
      You will start this hike following the blue blazed Schaefer trail. Though the sign shows 5.8 miles to the summit it is actually only 5.0 miles. Much of the way you follow Roaring Brook which has many waterfalls along the way. Just after the North Creek Reservoir you will get your first glance at...
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    • Long Lake, New York

      Buttermilk Falls

      0.17 mi / 36 ft gain
      Buttermilk Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Long Lake, New York.
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    • Long Lake, New York

      Canoe from Long Lake to Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks

      This is a 3-4 day adventure that begins with part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.   Rent a canoe at a local outfitter and make arrangements for your vehicle shuttle. They will drive your car to the end point of the adventure. A couple of options include St. Regis Canoe Outfitters and Raquette...
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    • Long Lake, New York

      Camp along Section 2 of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail

      The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a 740-mile paddling trail with the western terminus located in Old Forge, New York and the eastern terminus in Fort Kent, Main.  Section Two is a 42.4 mile journey in the Adirondacks of New York from Long Lake to Saranac Lake.  There are primitive campsites and ...
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    • Long Lake, New York

      Hike to Owls Head Mountain Fire Tower in Sargent Ponds Wild Forest

      5.0
      6.2 mi / 1500 ft gain
      Owls Head Mountain is an Adirondack Fire Tower Mountain with an elevation of 2,812 feet. It is located in Long Lake in the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest and is a 6.2 mile out and back round trip hike. The trail head is located on Endion Ln, 2 miles north of the hamlet of Long Lake heading towards Tup...
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    • Lake Pleasant, New York

      Backpack to Cedar Lakes Lean-to #2 in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness

      5.3 mi / 705 ft gain
      Know before you go! It’s a bumpy road in and a bumpy road out so be sure your vehicle is ready to handle a long, winding dirt and rocky road back to the trail head. The road is approximately 7 miles to the trailhead starting on Jessup River Road off of State Route 30 in Speculator, NY. Follow Jes...
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    • Lake Pleasant, New York

      Hike Pillsbury Mountain Fire Tower

      5.0
      Pillsbury Mountain is a fairly short but satisfying hike, ending with beautiful views of surrounding mountain ranges and lakes, and home to a defunct ranger station and fire tower. To get to the parking area within the Perkins Clearing wilderness area, head north on Route 30 out of Speculator and...
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    • Johnsburg, New York

      Hike Crane Mountain

      4.5
      4.6 mi / 1100 ft gain
      At the trail register stay to your right at the fork in the trail. The left trail will be where you return. At approximately 0.5 miles you will reach an open ledge area, as you look up a rock cairn will mark where you pick up the trail. At 0.8 miles you will reach the first of two ladders to a...
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    • Speculator, New York

      Paddle the Sacandaga and Kunjamuk Rivers to Elm Lake

      The Sacandaga River is accessed via a hand launch at the Speculator Ball Field Parking Area in the town of Speculator, NY. Follow the Sacandaga River 1.5 miles until you reach Kunjamuk Bay. The Kunjamuk River begins further up the bay to the left.  Approximately 4 miles up river is Elm Lake. Padd...
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    • Wells, New York

      Hike to Auger Falls

      4.0
      Augers Falls is a not so well kept secret in the Wells/Speculator area of the Adirondacks. It's usually not very crowded but the people that go to take it in come from far and wide. It's an easy family friendly hike (and that includes furry family, just keep them on leash) that offers some fantas...
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    • Inlet, New York

      Hike to Shallow Lake in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness

      2.8 mi
      Shallow Lake is a 268 acre remote lake located in the Pigeon Lake Wilderness in Central Adirondacks. This trail starts from Brown Tract Pond Campground, near campsite number 68 via the Shallow Lake Trail. This is a nice and easy hike for all fitness levels, with little elevation gain.There is a w...
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    • Inlet, New York

      Hike Black Bear Mountain

      5.0
      3.8 mi / 2442 ft gain
      The trail up Black Bear starts at the end of the old road/parking lot nearest Inlet. There are two routes up Black Bear; the shorter but steeper route of 1.9 miles and the longer but muddier route of 3.1 miles. There is another trailhead on Uncas Road that isn't as steep but is 2.2 miles to the s...
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