Have poles, will travel

Cross-country skiing is one of Tupper Lake’s favorite winter pastimes. Come join us on the trails! You'll find plenty of options - enjoy the free access (and dog-friendly) groomed trail network at the James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails, adventure out into the backwoods and break trail on an Adirondack cross-country ski adventure of your choosing (check out the Deer Pond loop) or bundle up for an evening with local flair during a Full Moon Ski party.

 

Preparedness is key - Love Your ADK

In winter, it is especially important to come prepared and practice ways to Love Your ADK; the best way to avoid emergencies is to properly plan and prepare for your trip.

Before you head out, pledge to Love Your Adirondacks and help ensure that the forests, waterways, and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.

 

Cross Country Ski Centers
Cross Country Ski Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Skiers on a trail in the woods at James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
This free and dog friendly trail system is groomed and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers in conjunction with the town of Tupper Lake.
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A man with a baby in a backpack smiles on a sunny day on a snowy field
Enjoy the Tupper Lake BrewSki!
Enjoy the Tupper Lake BrewSki!
Every year, cross-country skiing, golf, and Adirondack brews combine for a fun event!
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Totally Tupper Lake

Nights are for skiing

The James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails have installed motion sensor lights along the Golf Course and Cranberry Lake Trails! Grab your skis and enjoy an evening under the lights!

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Skier on the trails at night in Tupper Lake

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Totally Tupper Lake

Two Skis and Eight Paws

Pack up your skis, your dogs, and your sense of adventure for an evening out at the James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails in Tupper Lake!

Totally Tupper Lake

Warming up After Winter Adventures

Even better than all the amazing outdoor adventures in Tupper Lake are the relaxed, cozy places in town to warm up after you're done playing in the fresh snow!

Totally Tupper Lake

Lights! Ski! Action!

Even when the weather outside is frightful, the trails are still delightful! Gliding through the lights of the James C. Frenette Senior Recreational Trail is a must during your next visit to Tupper Lake, NY!

Totally Tupper Lake

Deer Pond Loop and Post-Ski Pints: A Ski Tour in Tupper Lake

For an intermediate cross-country skier, the Deer Pond Loop offers a backcountry ski that is a stone's throw away from great food and drink in Tupper Lake.

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Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
Vary the distance along this new hike.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
This lean-to is a welcome destination, whether for a break or an overnight stay.
Ward Brook Trail to #4 Lean-to
This route is a mix of horse trails, old logging roads, and hilly terrain. A long ski which ends at lean-tos for fine winter camping.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4256
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
A skier at a junction
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
Vary the distance along this new hike.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
A stand of tall trees.
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
A skier at a junction
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
Cranberry Lake 50
A 50-mile circumnavigation of Cranberry Lake, the CL50 will guide you through old forests, past backcountry ponds, and across a fascinatingly glaciated landscape.
Read More
Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
A stand of tall trees.
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Cranberry Lake 50
A 50-mile circumnavigation of Cranberry Lake, the CL50 will guide you through old forests, past backcountry ponds, and across a fascinatingly glaciated landscape.
Read More
Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Skiing at Paul Smith's College VIC
There are over 25 miles of trails available at the Paul Smiths Visitors Interpretive Center (VIC). You have the choice to ski groomed or un-groomed trails
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Cross Country Ski Centers
4289
An interesting windy tree
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
A trail topped with snow
Janacks Landing Trail
Janacks Landing has a great lean-to that rests on the shoulder of Cranberry Lake, a great short overnight ski outing.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails
4270
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
An interesting windy tree
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Cranberry Lake 50
A 50-mile circumnavigation of Cranberry Lake, the CL50 will guide you through old forests, past backcountry ponds, and across a fascinatingly glaciated landscape.
Read More
Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
A stand of tall trees.
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Trombley Clearing
This trail is beyond beautiful and a fantastic cross-country ski.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails
4265
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
This lean-to is a welcome destination, whether for a break or an overnight stay.
Ward Brook Trail to #4 Lean-to
This route is a mix of horse trails, old logging roads, and hilly terrain. A long ski which ends at lean-tos for fine winter camping.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4256
A view of a pond along the Otter Hollow trail loop.
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
The impressive scenery along the route continues into the pond.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
Hiking This is a popular destination in the summer, with access to other trails with scenic overlooks, and a spur trail for easy shoreside access. Trailhead From Long Lake, drive 12 miles north on Route 30, to County Route 421 ( 1/5 miles past the...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
A view of a pond along the Otter Hollow trail loop.
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
Vary the distance along this new hike.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
There are many great ski trails like Lower Dam and Big Trout Lake.
Lower Dam/Big Trout Lake
Remote cross-country skiing at its finest is what you'll find here!
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Cross Country Ski Trails
4251
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
A skier at a junction
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
A stand of tall trees.
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
A view of a pond along the Otter Hollow trail loop.
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
A view of a pond along the Otter Hollow trail loop.
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
Frozen Stony Creek Ponds with the view of a mountain.
Stony Creek Pond
If you think Stony Creek Pond is jut for fishing, think again! Grab your skis this winter and get outdoors.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails
4246
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
An interesting windy tree
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Adirondack Rail Trail
A multi-use, multi-season recreation trail The new Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile, multi-use trail that connects the communities of Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Walking, running, bicycling, birding, and snowmobiling are all...
Read More
Birding, Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobiling, Trails, Gravel
79447
Adirondack Rail Trail
A multi-use, multi-season recreation trail The new Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile, multi-use trail that connects the communities of Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Walking, running, bicycling, birding, and snowmobiling are all...
Read More
Birding, Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobiling, Trails, Gravel
79447
Adirondack Rail Trail
A multi-use, multi-season recreation trail The new Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile, multi-use trail that connects the communities of Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Walking, running, bicycling, birding, and snowmobiling are all...
Read More
Birding, Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobiling, Trails, Gravel
79447
Adirondack Rail Trail
A multi-use, multi-season recreation trail The new Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile, multi-use trail that connects the communities of Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Walking, running, bicycling, birding, and snowmobiling are all...
Read More
Birding, Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobiling, Trails, Gravel
79447
Adirondack Rail Trail
A multi-use, multi-season recreation trail The new Adirondack Rail Trail is a 34-mile, multi-use trail that connects the communities of Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, and Saranac Lake. Walking, running, bicycling, birding, and snowmobiling are all...
Read More
Birding, Cross Country Ski Trails, Snowmobiling, Trails, Gravel
79447