Silver Bay, New York
Top Spots in and near Silver Bay
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Warren, Vermont
Explore Warren Falls
5.00.25 miWarren Falls is a popular local swimming hole just outside of Warren, VT on Route 100. You can access the falls by driving south on Route 100 from Warren (it's 3.5 miles south on the right hand side) or north from Granville on Route 100. The parking lot is clearly marked with a sign and ample par...Read more -
324 State Park Road, Vermont
Hike to Mount Philo
5.01.9 mi / 538 ft gainMount Philo is a great hike year-round with incredible views from the summit. Starting from the bottom, the right hand portion of the loop is ‘paved,’ while the left hand portion is more of a traditional trail hiking experience. Dogs are allowed on this trail, but must be kept on leash. Take caut...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe at the Cascade Ski Center
15 miSpend a blissful day at Cascade Ski Center in the heart of the Adirondacks at Lake Placid, New York. This Nordic Ski Center has over 15 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with rentals available. The Center also hosts a full-service bar and restaurant, as well as seve...Read more -
Glen Road, Vermont
Hike the Lye Brook Falls Trail
4.04.7 mi / 938 ft gainThe Lye Brook Falls Trail is a 4.7 mile hike through scenic trails just outside of Manchester Center, Vermont. The trail is open year-round, but the best time to go is during spring blooms or to see the fall colors. This hike is family friendly and fun for all ages. Dogs are allowed on this trail...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 -
Lake Placid, New York
Ice Skate Mirror Lake
Looking for ice skating a bit more off the beaten path? Try Mirror Lake! Open 24/7! The best place to start is at the south end of the lake where you can also find a nearby shop to rent skates if you don't have them. If you do not feel like going on the 2 mile loop around the lake, you can stick ...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Up Cobble Hill
5.0Looking for a great family hike up in the Adirondacks? Take a look into Cobble Hill right off of Mirror Lake in Lake Placid. This is a perfect hike for those with younger kids and want to expose them to hiking.Cobble Hill has a little bit of everything all packed into the short distance. The tr...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Paddle Lake Placid
Paddleboarding on Lake Placid is definitely and activity to add to your list when up in the Adirondacks during spring or summer. Surrounded by mountains, there are multiple coves you can explore around the lake. There is no set route to follow but circling Buck Island or exploring Paradox Bay are...Read more -
Wilmington, New York
Rock Climb at Notch Mountain in the Adirondacks
Park at the Moss Cliff Parking area on Route 86 and cross the road to the trailhead for Copperas Pond. Make a short but steep approach to Notch Mountain Slabs, taking a left when the trail appears to split. The immediate face has four single pitch climbs, but skirting the face to the left brings ...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike to McKenzie and Haystack Mountains
12.4 mi / 4100 ft gainMcKenzie Mountain stands at 3,861 feet and is one of the highest 100 in the Adirondacks. Haystack Mountain stands at 2,874 feet. Both are part of the Saranac 6ers Challenge.The trailhead for this route to McKenzie and Haystack is located on route 86 in Ray Brook, there is a nice parking area off ...Read more -
Shaftsbury, Vermont
Hike Around Lake Shaftsbury
1.3 mi / 42 ft gainLake Shaftsbury State Park is a small park in Southern Vermont between Bennington and Manchester. It is well-loved by locals as swimming spot in the summer, especially for families with kids. Less well known is the nature trail that meanders around the perimeter of the lake. While only a mile in...Read more -
Lake Pleasant, New York
Hike Pillsbury Mountain Fire Tower
5.0Pillsbury 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 -
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 -
Lake Pleasant, New York
Backpack to Cedar Lakes Lean-to #2 in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness
5.3 mi / 705 ft gainKnow 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 -
Woodstock, Vermont
The Pogue and Mount Tom Trail
4.38 mi / 751 ft gainThe Pogue and Mount Tom Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Woodstock, Vermont.Read more