Things To Do In The Eastern Adirondack Region

Paradox Lake is a wonderful fishing location in the Adirondacks, with plenty of fishing opportunities and large populations of species.

Lincoln Pond holds a great population of bass and muskie in its waters.

Santanoni Peak is the 14th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,607 ft.

Beer Walls Falls is a seasonal waterfall best viewed in the spring or after heavy rains. It might be dry during late summer months.

Sawteeth Mountain is the 35th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,100 ft.

Cascade Mountain is the 36th-highest of New York's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,098 ft.

Staircase Falls (sometimes called Stair Falls) is made up of several small drops in Crown Point's Putnam Creek.

Lake Placid has continuously produced large wild fish and state record breaking lake trout.

Rainbow Falls consists of 150 feet of cascades, which fill the gorge with a constant mist, providing ideal conditions for spotting rainbows on sunny days.

Dix Mountain is the sixth-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,857 ft.

South Dix Mountain is the 37th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,060 ft.

For a professional, adventurous trip on the gorgeous Upper Hudson River Gorge, you can count on the skilled staff at Adirondac Rafting Company, who strive to provide the most enjoyable and safe rafting trip every single time.

Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,420 ft.

Natural Stone Bridge & Caves on Trout Brook features multiple waterfalls, a marble natural stone bridge, and several caves, including the largest cave entrance in the east.

The LaChute River in Ticonderoga, NY features LaChute Falls, a series of five different waterfalls located along the LaChute River Walk Trail. This 3-mile trail includes multiple wayside exhibits that illustrate the history of the area.

Mount Redfield is the 15th highest of New York State's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,606 ft.

Mount Severance tops out at 1,693 feet and features terrific views. It can be accessed one half-mile south of the intersection between Route 74 and State Route 9 in Schroon Lake, NY.

Pitchoff Mountain tops out at 3,600' and is the 80th-highest peak in the Adirondack Park. It is situated in the Sentinel Range adjacent to Cascade Pass and the Cascade Lakes.

Bring the whole family for a day of picnicking, hiking, and paddling at John Dillon Park in Long Lake. The park is open seasonally, and reservations are required for overnight camping.

A two-part waterfall where Hague Brook meets NY 8.

Blake Peak is the 43rd of the Adirondacks' 46 High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.

The Falls of Carillon is located on the LaChute River in Ticonderoga's Bicentennial Park.

The Pharaoh Lake Trail is located in the Pharoah Lake Wilderness near Schroon Lake. We took the trail from Pharaoh Road to the bottom of the lake. This is a long mostly flat hike.

Mount Colvin is one of the shortest High Peaks, standing at 4,057 feet, which places it 39th out of 46.

Lake Eaton is a heavily stocked lake that is small in size but offers multiple fish species for anglers.

This simple hike is 1.7 miles long.

Wedge Brook, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has a series of three falls.

Saddleback Mountain is the 17th highest peak in New York State with an elevation of 4,515 ft.

Porter Mountain is the 38th highest of the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, with an elevation of 4,059 ft.

Big Slide Mountain is the 27th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft.

The Bouquet River Falls is a set of falls in the Adirondacks' Essex County.

Standing at 4,960 feet, Mount Haystack is the third tallest mountain in New York State. Its bald summit offers incredible views of the Adirondacks.

Rock Garden Falls got its name from waterfall guidebook author Russell Dunn, who found it resembled a Japanese rock garden.

Giant Mountain is the 12th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,627 ft.

OK Slip Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks featuring a 200 foot drop, was unable to be seen by the public until the land was purchased by the state in 2013. In 2014, an official trail to the falls was opened.

Roaring Brook Falls drops more than 100 feet in two segments.

Wadhams Lookout Trail is an easy .3 mile hike to the overlook.

South of Keene is a wide, 20-foot-high falls on the east branch of the Ausable River.

The Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is over 45,000 acres of land and contains 39 bodies of waters that covers 1,100 acres of foot trails.

Art Farm Trail is an easy hike that covers 1.5 miles round-trip. The trailhead is located on Walker/Sayre Road .6 miles north of Lewis-Wadhams Road.

Dial Mountain is the 41st-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,020 ft.

Blue Ridge Falls features several small, turbulent drops, and is located on a stretch of The Branch, which eventually empties into the Schroon River.

Squaw Brook Falls are small waterfalls by a roadside located in a rocky gorge by Squaw Brook. They're on private property.

Hoisington Brook Cascade is a small falls under a stone footbridge in Westport.

Allen Mountain has an elevation of 4,340' and is one of New York's 46 Adirondack High Peaks. There is no official trail to Allen's summit, so most hikers follow a herd path and a series of logging roads.

The 20-foot Bushnell Falls is a popular Adirondack destination located near John's Brook Ledge in Keene.

The entire stretch of the river has one drop after another. The top of the falls is a broad rock slide about 40 feet long, with a pool of water towards the bottom.

Standing at 4,840 feet, Gray Peak is the 7th tallest Adirondack High Peak. It is located in Keene Valley, fairly close to Mount Marcy.

Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is the 30th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,175 ft. Part of the Great Range, Lower Wolfjaw can be hiked on its own, or as part of a larger loop.

Pyramid Brook, a tributary to the Ausable River's East Branch, features a series of drops made less magnificent by the limited flow of water.

Standing at 4840 feet, Iroquois Peak is the 8th tallest mountain in New York State & the Adirondack High Peaks.

Armstrong Mountain is the 22nd-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,400 ft.

Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have been guiding adventurous folk like you through the Adirondacks' mountains, lakes, rivers, and streams for over 25 years. Call ahead to book your tour!

With an elevation of 5,344 feet above sea level, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks and the highest mountain in New York State.

Sawyer Mountain is located on Route 28 between the towns of Blue Mountain Lake and Indian Lake. The hike is 2.2 miles round trip and the summit can be reached in about an hour.

Hough Peak is part of the Dix Range in the Adirondack High Peaks. Its elevation is 4400 feet making it the 23rd tallest High Peak.

The West Branch of the Ausable River is a great fishing spot in the Adirondacks that is fed by Lake Placid and Chubb River.

Nippletop Mountain is the 13th highest mountain in New York State with an elevation of 4,620 ft.

Featuring an elevation of 4,185 feet, Upper Wolfjaw Mountain is recognized as the 29th High Peak of the Adirondacks and is not recommended for out of shape or beginner hikers. The trail is roughly 12 miles round trip and can be demanding.

Hanging Spear Falls is a 75-foot high, hourglass-shaped falls on the Opalescent River near Calamity Mountain.

This short, 1.1 mile hike offers big rewards and is great for beginners and those with young kids.

Eagle Lake is a smaller body of water but offers great opportunities for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and brown trout.

Just upstream from Hanging Spear Falls on the Opalescent River is a 15-foot cascade that is sometimes referred to as Opalescent Falls.

Buttermilk Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in the Adirondacks, mostly because the hike is very short, easy and flat.

Mossy Cascade Brook Falls - also called Mossy Cascade - is a 40-foot-high drop in Mossy Cascade Brook, a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River.

This large and picturesque cascading waterfall drops over 100 feet from Cascade Mountain.

Panther Peak is the 18th highest mountain in NY State, with an elevation of 4,442 ft.

The lower section of the Boquet River in Essex County of the Adirondacks. You can find great fishing spots for landlocked salmon in the spring and fall with plenty of access spots.

Grace Peak, formerly known as East Dix, is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Located in North Hudson, the mountain has an elevation of 4,012 feet.

Gothics Mountain is the 10th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,736 ft.

Split Rock Falls is a popular, picturesque drop in the Bouquet (Boquet) River.

This 90 foot high staircase cascade is located on Gill Brook, upstream from Artists Falls.

Basin Mountain is the 9th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,827 ft.

Mount Colden is the 11th highest peak in the Adirondacks. Its elevation reached 4,714 feet. Its most prominent feature, the Trap Dike, is popular with both experienced hikers and rock climbers.

Couchsachraga Peak is the 46th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,820 ft.

The best way to reach Dug Mountain Brook Falls is by canoe from the DEC Indian Lake Islands boat launch.

If you're hiking near Lake Colden in the Adirondacks, be on the look out for an unnamed 25-foot cascade.

Professional guide Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have offered winter tours of the Adirondacks for over 25 years, including hunting, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trips.

Field and Forest Trail is an easy hike, about 2.5 miles, that goes over an old beaver dam.

The East Branch of the Ausable River is a great fishing spot in the Adirondacks from

Schroon Falls is a 2-foot drop in the Schroon River underneath Route 9.

Franklin Falls Flow is a great fishing spot for walleye and other species.

Cliff Mountain is 44th out of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.

Table Top Mountain is the 19th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation 4,427 ft.

Ranked at 25 of the 46 High Peaks, Mount Marshall stands at 4,360 feet. Its tree covered summit lends it to be a less frequented peak.

Macomb Mountain stands at 4,405 feet, making it the 21st tallest Adirondack High Peak. Located in the Dix Range, Macomb Mountain can be hiked on its own, or as part of completing the Dix Range.

Summer: Hike self-guided tour & explore LARGEST cave entrance in East, waterfalls, gorge, caves. Also guided adventure tours, gemstone mining, disc golf, climbing walls, dino dig, & extensive rock shop. Winter: snowshoe trails/tour.

Seagle Festival is not only an outstanding opera and musical theater, but they also have the oldest summer vocal training program in the country! This nonprofit organization works to train gifted singers and present incredible performances.

Fort Ticonderoga is a bucket list destination! Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities, daily weapon demos, boat tours, world-class museum exhibits, beautiful gardens, friendly animals, and more. Rain or shine, there's something for everyone

The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) features 3.6 miles of trails along the shoreline of Rich Lake and Rich Lake outlet.

The museum offers exhibits, an art gallery, a climbable fire tower, Colonial Garden, and more!

Come to the Willsboro Farmers Market in Willsboro, NY every Thursday from 9am to 1pm, June 22 to August 31, 2023. Located on Route 22, south of Champlain National Bank.

The club promotes safe & courteous snowmobile riding, creating and maintaining trails, and coordinating events to support local businesses.

A unique 18-hole course in Lord Howe Valley on the north end of Lake George. Players of all skill levels are welcome at this public course.

Check out the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market for all your farm fresh needs! It runs Saturdays from 10am to 1pm, July 8 to September 30, 2023, at their new location downtown, behind Glens Falls National Bank.

At Point O'Pines Camp For Girls, your daughter will make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Located on Brant Lake, campers have abundant opportunities for new experiences and adventures.

Apple Hill Orchards in Whitehall, NY is a family-friendly orchard that offers u-pick apple picking as well as pre-picked apples of all varieties. You can also pick out some carving pumpkins during the fall.

Schroon Lake Marina is located on the calm waters of Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks. The marina offers top-notch services and a wide range of new and used boats, boat rentals, and more.

The Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown portrays the history, art, and culture of Essex County through an array of permanent and seasonal exhibits.

The Keene Farmers Market is from May 28 - October 8, 2023, Sundays from 9:30am to 2pm, at the Marcy Airfield between Keene and Keene Valley on Route 73.

Long Lake Camp For The Arts is a co-ed overnight camp for ages 8-16 with programs in theater, music, dance, fine arts, magic, comedy, film, and more. Artists and performers of all ability levels are welcome.

Enjoy Broadway shows in friendly and relaxed Adirondack style. The Depot Theatre is a professional Equity theatre in a charming historic train station a stone's throw from Lake Champlain and steps from the mountains.

Modeled after Thomas Hancock's mid-18th century Boston home, the Hancock House was built in 1926 as a gift to the New York State Historical Association. Now, it houses a museum, a research library, and an art gallery.

Dock, drop, anchor, or drive on down to Westport Marina, which offers dock space, boat rentals, kayak rentals, and more.

Join Long Lake Boat Tours for an unforgettable sightseeing trip in the heart of the Adirondacks. Located in Long Lake, NY, this boat tour company provides fun and informative tours of the lake.

This 9-hole golf course is a typical Adirondack course featuring scenic fairways and manicured greens. The course is par 36 and is great for golfers of all skill levels.

The Elizabethtown Farmers Market offers fresh produce and other local goods. The 2023 market will operate from June 9 to September 15, Fridays 9am to 1pm, behind the Adirondack Center Museum.

Brant Lake Camp is a private, residential sports-oriented camp for boys ages 7 through 15. The camp has an ideal location on Brant Lake with its own private waterfront. Core sports include basketball, baseball, soccer, and tennis.

Visit Wiley's Flies for a large selection of fly fishing equipment. The outfitter also offers guided fly fishing trips to the Ausable River, Raquette River, Saranac River, and more.

Enjoy classic Adirondack winter fun at the Long Lake Geiger Arena in Long Lake. Skates and and sled are available. Find them on Facebook for more information.

For fresh produce, baked goods, plants, vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fresh flowers, and so much more, visit the Brant Lake Farmers Market at Clark's Country Mall. They're typically open on Saturdays 10am to 3pm, May 28 to October 8, 2022.

This fully irrigated Adirondack Mountain course was established in 1896 and is one of America's oldest golf courses. 9-holes are surrounded by beautiful pines and scenic mountain views. On-site are a restaurant and pro shop.

Started on the foundation of conserving the lake's wildlife and environment, the Club has grown into a group that supports local projects and community activities such as baseball and helping kids through a variety of efforts.

Visit Paradox Brewery's tasting room in North Hudson to enjoy beers made from pure Adirondack water and the best malts and hops available.

Located in Hamilton County, the Indian Lake Theater screens new and old movies, hosts concerts, and runs special events.

Located in Indian Lake, NY, the Indian Lake Ski Hill & Skating Rink features a free outdoor skating rink that is great for the whole family, sledding and snow tubing opportunities, and a few downhill skiing trails.

The Long Lake Farmers Market runs at their Mt. Sabattis lower parking lot location on Thursdays from June 29 to early September 2023.

The Crater Club is a private, nonprofit social and recreational club in Essex that provides activities for all ages and a summer youth group program.

Visit the Schroon Lake Ski Center at the Schroon Lake Golf Course in winter for downhill skiing and snow tubing.

9-hole golf course that follows along the flowing Cedar River backed with beautiful Adirondack views. Stay and play at the on-site motel or stop in for lunch at their restaurant. Only one mile from the town of Indian Lake.

A welcoming space for empowering mind-body fitness with Adirondack spirit. We offer a variety of all-level Hatha and Vinyasa yoga classes plus gentle and chair yoga. The studio hosts uplifting and transformative workshops and wellness events.

History of Hague, the once booming town of Graphite and the mining operation. Gallery and museum featuring local Adirondack artists.

International Paper and American Graphite displays.

It's About Thyme Farm is a 150-acre garden center and nursery with annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, bushes, and flowers available. They also offer pumpkin picking and other fall events and activities, and hand blown glass art for sale.

Looking for a great place to practice your swing and play a round of miniature golf with the family? Visit Five Nations Golf, a comprehensive golf center located on the northern end of Lake George in Ticonderoga, NY.