Outbound Collective logo
  • United States
  • New York
  • Holland Patent
  • Holland Patent, New York

    Top Spots in and near Holland Patent

    • Hubbardsville, New York

      Paddle The Nine-Mile Swamp

      5.0
      The best place to launch into the Nine-Mile Swamp is along side of Wickwire Road (off from State Route 12) not far beyond the RR Crossing. There is room here for about half a dozen cars. This is a great paddle for the whole family.From the Wickwire Road launch, you will be paddling upstream as yo...
      Read more
    • Old Forge, New York

      Hike around Nick's Lake

      6.2 mi / 475 ft gain
      The hike around Nick's Lake is a gentle, beautiful hike near the resort town of Old Forge, New York. Park for free at the Bisby Road Trailhead, or cut two miles off the route and pay to park at Nick's Lake Campground ($10 per car). If you start from Bisby Road, sign in at the trail register then ...
      Read more
    • Chittenango, New York

      Chittenango Falls

      4.7
      0.53 mi / 102 ft gain
      Chittenango is a great place to hang out and take pictures for a couple of hours. It is a very short hike and the trail takes you from the top of the falls on one side, down to the bottom, across the river, and then up to the top on the other side. The whole trail only takes about 45 min and is a...
      Read more
    • Old Forge, New York

      Kayak Camp Section 1 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, Maine. Section One is 43 miles from Old Forge to Long Lake. Camp at primitive sites or one of the several campgrounds along the way. This s...
      Read more
    • Old Forge, New York

      Fat Bike the TOBIE Pedestrian and Bike Pathway

      Fatbikes, bikes with oversized tires and wider rims, designed to ride on snow, sand, through mud and over roots, have become more mainstream in the last couple of years. Thankfully, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Store in Old Forge has jumped on the bandwagon and now offers half-day and full-day rent...
      Read more
    • Caroga Lake, New York

      Kane Mountain Fire Tower

      4.2
      2.1 mi / 518 ft gain
      The Kane Mountain fire tower is one of the more frequented Adirondack towers due to the ease of the trail and its proximity to so many Caroga Lake camping areas. The short hike is family friendly and available year round, part of the trail doubles as a cross country skiing trail in fact. Driving...
      Read more
    • Old Forge, New York

      Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)

      1.85 mi / 285 ft gain
      Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Old Forge, New York.
      Read more
    • Old Forge, New York

      Paddle the North Branch of the Moose River

      The northern section of the North Branch of the Moose River is a gentle, scenic paddle that feels much more remote than it actually is. Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company in Old Forge offers rentals and shuttles, and will have anything you may have forgotten. It's easy to do with two cars as a se...
      Read more
    • Manlius, New York

      Three Falls Woods

      2.74 mi / 253 ft gain
      Three Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.
      Read more
    • 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...
      Read more
    • Inlet, New York

      Hike Rocky Mountain Summit

      5.0
      1 mi / 448 ft gain
      This half-mile, steep hike to the 2225 foot summit of Rocky Mountain has some great views of Fourth Lake and the surrounding area from it's open summit. Simply follow the steep, well worn trail (and yellow DEC discs) to the summit. The round trip of this hike is one mile, with an elevation gain ...
      Read more
    • 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...
      Read more
    • 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...
      Read more
    • 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...
      Read more
    • 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...
      Read more
    • Fabius, New York

      Spruce Pond

      4.46 mi / 636 ft gain
      Spruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.
      Read more

    Top Activities

    Camping and Lodging in Holland Patent

    Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort
    Herkimer, New York

    Herkimer Diamond KOA Resort

    Cooperstown  KOA Journey
    Richfield Springs, New York

    Cooperstown KOA Journey

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Holland Patent

    25 Must-Do Adventures in New York

    25 Must-Do Adventures in New York

    The Outbound Collective

    10 Beautiful Private Campsites in New York

    10 Beautiful Private Campsites in New York

    The Outbound Collective

    25 New York Adventures with Stunning Fall Foliage

    25 New York Adventures with Stunning Fall Foliage

    The Outbound Collective

    New York's Top 10 Camping Adventures

    New York's Top 10 Camping Adventures

    The Outbound Collective

    15 Must-Do Hikes near New York City

    15 Must-Do Hikes near New York City

    The Outbound Collective

    How to Summit the Two Tallest Mountains in New York in a Weekend

    How to Summit the Two Tallest Mountains in New York in a Weekend

    Brandon Dewey