Saranac Lake, New York
Top Spots in and near Saranac Lake
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Keene Valley, New York
Nippletop, Indian Head, Gothics
5.021.55 mi / 7631 ft gainWe completed this loop over the course of 3 days in late June, however for those who pack extraordinarily light and/or travel extraordinarily fast, this loop could be completed in 2 days. There are also a plethora of trail intersections to either extend or shorten your loop to different preferenc...Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Hike to Noonmark Mountain
5.04.6 mi / 2300 ft gainThis trail actually begins off an easement of private roads at the Ausable Club. From the main road, you will see the Register and signage showing 2.1 miles to Noonmark. Continue on a gravel road until an arrow directs you to take a right into the woods. Follow the Stimson Trail to the summit. Th...Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs
4.39.71 mi / 1634 ft gainAt 9.7-miles long, this lengthy, but easy loop takes you to two ADK lower peaks. The views from Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs will blow your mind away. I love stopping here every time I make my way to ADK. The colors are absolutely gorgeous in the fall. From the parking lot, take the lake ro...Read more -
Waverly, New York
Azure Mountain Firetower
1.8 mi / 899 ft gainAzure Mountain Firetower is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saint Regis Falls, New York.Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Climb Chapel Pond Slab
Chapel Pond area is mostly known for its ice climbing on the other side of the pond, but some easier, but runout slab climbing can be had on the eastern side. There is ample parking on both sides of the road in the form of pull offs and the walk to the base of the climbing is only a few hundred ...Read more -
Newcomb, New York
Hike Goodnow Mountain
5.03.9 mi / 1089 ft gainThe 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 ...Read more -
Keene Valley, New York
Backpack the Dix Range
4.517 miDay 1The trail begins about a mile past the intersection of Rt. 73 and Rt. 9 just east of a bridge over the North Fork Boquet River. Note: this trail is unmarked, so be sure to have an accurate map of the area. I recommend going to The Mountaineer store in Keene Valley and asking one of the cler...Read more -
New Russia, New York
Split Rock Falls
5.0The the easiest and the fastest access of any New York waterfalls Split Rock Falls, is within 10 feet of the parking lot and as soon as you open the car door you hear the water gushing down the Boquet River. The clear, cold waters of Split Rock Falls cascade through groves of hemlock and spruce, ...Read more -
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 ...Read more -
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...Read more -
Long Lake, New York
Hike to Owls Head Mountain Fire Tower in Sargent Ponds Wild Forest
5.06.2 mi / 1500 ft gainOwls 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...Read more -
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...Read more -
Long Lake, New York
Buttermilk Falls
0.17 mi / 36 ft gainButtermilk Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Long Lake, New York.Read more -
Ausable Chasm, New York
Ausable Chasm
1.84 mi / 210 ft gainAusable Canyon is known as The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, this park offers a variety of adventure!! Enjoy the beauty and geologic history as a day trip or spend a few days. Ausable Chasm offers a variety of accommodations including camping, cabins or a motel. The recreation center at the...Read more -
Indian Lake, New York
OK Slip Falls
5.06.67 mi / 679 ft gainStarting 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 ...Read more -
Essex, New York
Deep Water Solo at The Palisades on Lake Champlain
Free soloing gets a lot of hype in the climbing world. No surprise, you're putting your life at risk basically. But, as climbers haven't you wanted to experience free soloing? You can, and you can take away some of the risk/death aspects of it by deep water soloing. This rare form of climbing can...Read more