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Canoe from Long Lake to Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks
Long Lake, New York
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 River Outfitters. Be sure to pick up a Paddler's Map of the area, which will show all of the number...
Camp along Section 2 of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Long Lake, New York
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 the trail also passes through Saranac Lakes Islands Campground. This section includes 2.8 miles of ...
Northville-Placid Trail along Long Lake
Long Lake, New York
20.76 mi
/ 1680 ft gain
Northville-Placid Trail along Long Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Long Lake, New York.
Hike to Owls Head Mountain Fire Tower in Sargent Ponds Wild Forest
Long Lake, New York
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 Tupper Lake off from Route 30. Once you turn onto Endion Ln (left), look for the trail head and regist...
Owl's Head Mountain Trail
Long Lake, New York
5.95 mi
/ 1171 ft gain
Owl's Head Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Long Lake, New York.
Buttermilk Falls
Long Lake, New York
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.
Short Walk to Buttermilk Falls
Long Lake, New York
This short, wide waterfall makes for an easy, all-seasons excursion into the Adirondack area, particularly beautiful as leaves start to turn in the fall.
From the trailhead, you will already hear the sound of rushing water – simply follow the trailhead from North Point Road to the falls!
Bring a picnic lunch to eat beside the falls. Afterwards, you can explore the paths along the riverbank, or ...
Blue Mountain Trail to Blue Mountain Fire Tower
Indian Lake, New York
4.26 mi
/ 1555 ft gain
Blue Mountain Trail to Blue Mountain Fire Tower is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Blue Mountain Lake, New York.
Tirrell Pond Trail
Indian Lake, New York
8.25 mi
/ 797 ft gain
Tirrell Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Blue Mountain Lake, New York.
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