Recreation
Our Guide to the Adirondack Outdoors
ATV & Off Roading
The Adirondack Tug Hill Region is home to the Lewis County Trail System, offering approximately 500 miles of off-road ATV tracks and trails, including reforestation areas and private landowners’ trails. OHV riders can experience three distinct geographical areas, the Adirondack Park, Black River ...
Birding
Birding enthusiasts travel great distances to the region to catch a glimpse of more than 100 species of Adirondack birds, including boreal birds, birds of prey, perching birds, and waterfowl such as the popular loon. June is the peak of nesting season, and bird watchers from around the world floc...
Boating
Adirondack boat rentals are located throughout the region, offering an affordable way to experience the outdoors. Adirondack lakes are often the hub of the community. Enjoy special events on Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River, travel through Lake Flower's locks and watch the annual 4th of ...
Cross Country Skiing
Throughout the Adirondacks, cross-country or "XC" ski trails traverse frozen lakes, dash along forested glades and circumnavigate every town from Lake George to Star Lake. It is one of the most easily accessible - and easiest to learn - winter sports. Trek along the famous Northville-Placid Trail...
Cycling
Road biking is best when gliding on routes which stretch through the picturesque vistas the Adirondack Region has to offer. Pedal past deep Adirondack lakes, soaring mountain peaks and through pristine wilderness without leaving the road. Along the way, you'll travel through our charming villages...
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
The Adirondack Region's alpine ski mountains offer a wide range of downhill skiing and snowboarding opportunities. The Adirondack Park is located in Northern New York, ridged in mountains that stretch into some of the highest elevations in the northeast - making for excellent downhill skiing and ...
Fishing
Fishing, whether with a lure or fly, is a passion in the Adirondacks. Bass, trout, walleyes, land-locked salmon, northern pike, and muskies are only part of the fishing roster here. The Ausable River is legendary among fly fishermen, and Lake George and Lake Champlain, among trophy fishermen. Wit...
Golfing
If you are planning a trip centered around golf, or would like to golf as part of your Adirondack vacation, enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and wilderness lakes from the cedar-lined fairways and rolling greens of our signature golf courses. From scenic to stately - Adirondack area golf ...
Hiking
Whether hiking the Adirondack High Peaks or enjoying a day trip to a summit - the beauty you will experience while hiking New York trails will take your breath away.
Mountains have the power to enchant and to excite. To awaken a passion for wild places and a longing for the thrill of wide-open w...
Motorcycling
Discover scenic country roads that piggyback along mountain ranges, through pristine wilderness areas and travel old logging trails. For still relatively few dollars in gas - the six million acre Adirondack Park is yours to explore on your motorbike. Find quaint towns without stoplights or villag...
Mountain Biking
Experiencing the Adirondacks by bike offers an incredible way to see the region. Easy, moderate and advanced biking trails wind through boreal forests, cross streams and navigate switch-backs. Mountain biking clubs and organizations have constructed trails that incorporate the landscape naturally...
Paddling
There’s nothing more satisfying and peaceful than dipping a paddle into a pure, pristine Adirondack lake, river or pond. More than 3,000 lakes and ponds, and more than 25,000 miles of rivers and streams flowing through the Adirondacks, making it a mecca for canoeing and kayaking. Discover the wil...
Rock & Ice Climbing
The Adirondack mountains and boulders of northeastern New York, already known as a destination for rock climbers, also offer some of the most challenging ice climbing routes on the East Coast. At six million acres, hikers, paddlers, skiers and mountaineers can access even the most remote areas of...
Snowmobiling
As one of the East Coast's premier snowmobiling destinations, Adirondack towns and villages offer interconnected trail systems, lodging, and restaurants catering to the sledding community. Discover the best terrain in the Tughill Plateau, or connect to 700 miles of trails that wind around the St....
Snowshoeing
Snowshoes are standard issue in the Adirondacks, an easy way to get outside and enjoy the deep snow without making an investment in a lot of gear or lessons. With one of the most extensive hiking trail networks in the country – 2,000 miles, to be precise.
Whitewater Rafting
The Hudson River winds over 300 miles through New York State from Mount Marcy's Lake Tear of the Clouds down to Manhattan. Historic, famous and exhilarating - the river is deemed one of the top 10 whitewater rafting trips in the United States. Adirondack river kayaking and rafting trips also abou...