North Creek, New York
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Indian Lake, New York
Hike Snowy Mountain Fire Tower
4.77.5 mi / 2142 ft gainSnowy 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 ...Read more -
Wells, New York
Hike to Auger Falls
4.0Augers 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...Read more -
Fort Ann, New York
Hike Shelving Rock Mountain
3.4 mi / 650 ft gainThe trailhead for Shelving Rock Mountain has enough room for about five cars but additional parking can be found on the road leading to it. Be sure to sign the log book and begin the hike by passing around the "stop" car barrier.The trail starts off following a small stream (on your right) but yo...Read more -
Fort Ann, New York
Hike to Shelving Rock Falls
1 mi / 50 ft gainThe hike to beautiful Shelving Rock Falls is only a half mile and well worth the side trip if visiting the east side of Lake George. Shelving Rock Road, the road to the parking area, is long, winding, and unpaved, but maintained pretty well and passable in a sedan. You'll want to take the road a...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 -
Hadley, New York
Hike the Adirondack's Hadley Mountain
5.03.6 mi / 1545 ft gainHadley Mountain historically has faced its share of forest fires. The fires left thin soil, leading to more exposed rock on this fairly quick, scenic hike. Due to the rockiness, when you're thinking about heading out for this hike, be sure to grab a sturdy pair of hiking boots or at least your st...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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Mount Marcy
4.713.94 mi / 3383 ft gainThe hike does offer several different terrains and an elevation gain of 3170 feet, which can make you feel like it's going to be a long day. There are four routes for summiting Mount Marcy. This is the most popular route and leaves from the Adirondack Loj. Once you hit the trail, you will head up...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Mt. Colden via the Trap Dike
4.014.5 mi / 2700 ft gainIn the summer, consider this hike for sunset, because what better way to hike one of the most beautiful trails in the Adirondack Mountains than by summiting at sunset and hiking back to your car under the stars? If you've rock climbed before or are simply comfortable with heights and high exposur...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Mount Jo
4.8This short hike offers exceptional views, perfect for late night sunsets and early morning sunrises. Take a lunch date to the summit and enjoy overlooking Heart Lake and New York's highest peak, Mt. Marcy. The trail to Mt. Jo trailhead is located at the enterance station near the parking lot at t...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois Mountains
5.0Although a bit strenuous this loop climb up the MacIntyre Range is one of the most beautiful climbs in all the High Peaks. I suggest that you travel past Marcy Dam to Avalanche Lake and ascend the range in that direction as the trail from Lake Colden up to the ridge is very steep and best climbed...Read more