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Things To Do In The Eastern Adirondack Region

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woman holding up fish caught at lincoln pond
Essex County, NY
Lincoln Pond holds a great population of bass and muskie in its waters.... [+More]
man holding fish by paradox lake and smiling
Essex County, NY
Paradox Lake is a wonderful fishing location in the Adirondacks, with plenty of fishing opportunities and large populations of spe... [+More]
a view from the summit of mount severance
Schroon Lake, NY
Mount Severance tops out at 1,693 feet and features terrific views. It can be accessed one half-mile south of the intersection bet... [+More]
Essex County, NY
Eagle Lake is a smaller body of water but offers great opportunities for smallmouth bass, northern pike, and brown trout.... [+More]
Long Lake, NY
Lake Eaton is a heavily stocked lake that is small in size but offers multiple fish species for anglers.... [+More]
a view from the summit of upper wolfjaw mountain
Keene Valley, NY
Featuring an elevation of 4,185 feet, Upper Wolfjaw Mountain is recognized as the 29th High Peak of the Adirondacks and is not rec... [+More]
Keene, NY
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 ... [+More]
grove of pine trees in front of a mountain
Keene, NY
Basin Mountain is the 9th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,827 ft.... [+More]
Keene Valley, NY
Beer Walls Falls is a seasonal waterfall best viewed in the spring or after heavy rains. It might be dry during late summer months... [+More]
sign marking the routes to blueberry and porter mountains and the town trail
Keene, NY
Porter Mountain is the 38th highest of the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, with an elevation of 4,059 ft.... [+More]
several mountains on a sunny day
Keene, NY
Mount Colvin is one of the shortest High Peaks, standing at 4,057 feet, which places it 39th out of 46.... [+More]
two snow covered mountains as seen on a cloudy day
Keene, NY
Mount Colden is the 11th highest peak in the Adirondacks. Its elevation reached 4,714 feet. Its most prominent feature, the Trap D... [+More]
waterfall
Ticonderoga, NY
The Falls of Carillon is located on the LaChute River in Ticonderoga's Bicentennial Park.... [+More]
Essex County, NY
The lower section of the Boquet River in Essex County of the Adirondacks. You can find great fishing spots for landlocked salmon i... [+More]
several mountains covered in fall foliage
Keene, NY
Sawteeth Mountain is the 35th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,100 ft.... [+More]
woman sitting on a mountain summit
Keene, 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 adj... [+More]
snow-covered mountain
Keene, NY
Gothics Mountain is the 10th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,736 ft.... [+More]
sun shining through the clouds over mountains
North Hudson, NY
South Dix Mountain is the 37th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,060 ft.... [+More]
calm body of water in front of three mountains
Keene, NY
With an elevation of 5,344 feet above sea level, Mount Marcy is the highest peak in the Adirondacks and the highest mountain in Ne... [+More]
Westport, NY
Wadhams Lookout Trail is an easy .3 mile hike to the overlook.... [+More]
rushing waterfall with photo credit to tim hall
Keene Valley, NY
The 20-foot Bushnell Falls is a popular Adirondack destination located near John's Brook Ledge in Keene.... [+More]
waterfall in the woods with photo credit to thomas w. gorman
Elizabethtown, NY
Split Rock Falls is a popular, picturesque drop in the Bouquet (Boquet) River.... [+More]
Keene, NY
This short, 1.1 mile hike offers big rewards and is great for beginners and those with young kids.... [+More]
wooden lean to
Long Lake, NY
Bring the whole family for a day of picnicking, hiking, and paddling at John Dillon Park in Long Lake. The park is open seasonally... [+More]
Crown Point, NY
Staircase Falls (sometimes called Stair Falls) is made up of several small drops in Crown Point's Putnam Creek.... [+More]
mountain with lots of rocky areas
Keene, NY
Giant Mountain is the 12th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,627 ft.... [+More]
five women jumping at the top of cascade mountain
Keene, NY
Cascade Mountain is the 36th-highest of New York's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,098 ft.... [+More]
view of a body of water and tall mountains in the distance as seen from another mountain
Keene, NY
Blake Peak is the 43rd of the Adirondacks' 46 High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.... [+More]
Westport, NY
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 L... [+More]
whitewater rafting group
Indian Lake, NY
For a professional, adventurous trip on the gorgeous Upper Hudson River Gorge, you can count on the skilled staff at Adirondac Raf... [+More]
Newcomb, NY
Just upstream from Hanging Spear Falls on the Opalescent River is a 15-foot cascade that is sometimes referred to as Opalescent Fa... [+More]
Westport, NY
This simple hike is 1.7 miles long.... [+More]
two people canoeing on lake george
Olmstedville, NY
Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have been guiding adventurous folk like you through the... [+More]
chain of tall mountains on a sunny day
Keene, NY
Rocky Peak Ridge is the 20th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,420 ft.... [+More]
cliff mountain sign mounted to a limb
Newcomb, NY
Cliff Mountain is 44th out of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.... [+More]
tall mountain with some pine trees in the foreground
Essex County, NY
Table Top Mountain is the 19th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation 4,427 ft.... [+More]
close-up of a waterfall flowing over rocks and mist rising up
Long Lake, NY
Buttermilk Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in the Adirondacks, mostly because the hike is very short, easy and flat.... [+More]
several mountain summits in the distance as seen from another mountain
Newcomb, NY
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 p... [+More]
narrow waterfall dropping through the woods with photo credit to tom bessette
Keene, NY
This large and picturesque cascading waterfall drops over 100 feet from Cascade Mountain.... [+More]
mostly frozen waterfall with photo credit to john haywood
Hague, NY
A two-part waterfall where Hague Brook meets NY 8.... [+More]
woman standing in a cave next to a small waterfall
Pottersville, NY
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves on Trout Brook features multiple waterfalls, a marble natural stone bridge, and several caves, includ... [+More]
very steep narrow waterfall dropping into a pool with photo credit to tim hall
Newcomb, NY
Hanging Spear Falls is a 75-foot high, hourglass-shaped falls on the Opalescent River near Calamity Mountain.... [+More]
man in sunglasses and a hat hiking in the winter
Olmstedville, NY
Professional guide Jamie Frasier of Adirondack Mountain and Stream Guide Service and his team have offered winter tours of the Adi... [+More]
Keene, NY
This 90 foot high staircase cascade is located on Gill Brook, upstream from Artists Falls.... [+More]
view of pharaoh lake and surrounding trees
Adirondack, NY
The Pharaoh Lake Trail is located in the Pharoah Lake Wilderness near Schroon Lake. We took the trail from Pharaoh Road to the bo... [+More]
Keene, NY
Pyramid Brook, a tributary to the Ausable River's East Branch, features a series of drops made less magnificent by the limited flo... [+More]
several mountain peaks at sunrise
Keene, NY
Standing at 4,960 feet, Mount Haystack is the third tallest mountain in New York State. Its bald summit offers incredible views of... [+More]
map showing the trail to the couchsachraga summit
Newcomb, NY
Couchsachraga Peak is the 46th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,820 ft.... [+More]
steep rock slide with other mountains visible in the distance
Keene, NY
Big Slide Mountain is the 27th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft.... [+More]
map showing dial mountain
Keene, NY
Dial Mountain is the 41st-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,020 ft.... [+More]
several mountains in the foreground and background on a sunny day
Newcomb, NY
Panther Peak is the 18th highest mountain in NY State, with an elevation of 4,442 ft.... [+More]
waterfall flowing over rocks with photo credit to heather sheridan
Newcomb, NY
If you're hiking near Lake Colden in the Adirondacks, be on the look out for an unnamed 25-foot cascade.... [+More]
armstrong mountain as seen from a neighboring peak with a large tree in the foreground
Keene Valley, NY
Armstrong Mountain is the 22nd-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,400 ft.... [+More]
small waterfall under an overpass
Keene, NY
South of Keene is a wide, 20-foot-high falls on the east branch of the Ausable River.... [+More]
large waterfall dropping through the woods in the fall with photo credit to laura neadle
Keene, NY
Rainbow Falls consists of 150 feet of cascades, which fill the gorge with a constant mist, providing ideal conditions for spotting... [+More]
a small, rushing waterfall
Ticonderoga, NY
The LaChute River in Ticonderoga, NY features LaChute Falls, a series of five different waterfalls located along the LaChute River... [+More]
Essex County, NY
Franklin Falls Flow is a great fishing spot for walleye and other species.... [+More]
Essex County, NY
The East Branch of the Ausable River is a great fishing spot in the Adirondacks from... [+More]
Westport, NY
Hoisington Brook Cascade is a small falls under a stone footbridge in Westport.... [+More]
multiple snow-covered mountains
Keene, NY
Standing at 4,840 feet, Gray Peak is the 7th tallest Adirondack High Peak. It is located in Keene Valley, fairly close to Mount Ma... [+More]
mountains on a cloudy day
North Hudson, NY
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.... [+More]
aerial view of several snow-covered mountain summits
Keene, NY
Saddleback Mountain is the 17th highest peak in New York State with an elevation of 4,515 ft.... [+More]
snow-covered mountain summit
Newcomb, NY
Standing at 4840 feet, Iroquois Peak is the 8th tallest mountain in New York State & the Adirondack High Peaks.... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
Schroon Falls is a 2-foot drop in the Schroon River underneath Route 9.... [+More]
steep waterfall dropping into a pool with photo credit to john haywood
Keene, NY
Wedge Brook, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has a series of three falls.... [+More]
waterfall over rocks
Keene Valley, NY
Rock Garden Falls got its name from waterfall guidebook author Russell Dunn, who found it resembled a Japanese rock garden.... [+More]
narrow waterfall dropping down rocks in the woods with photo credit to john haywood
Keene, NY
Mossy Cascade Brook Falls - also called Mossy Cascade - is a 40-foot-high drop in Mossy Cascade Brook, a tributary to East Branch ... [+More]
colorful foliage on a mountain's summit
North Hudson, NY
Grace Peak, formerly known as East Dix, is one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks. Located in North Hudson, the mountain has an eleva... [+More]
view of a mountain summit in the fall from behind some pine trees
Keene, NY
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... [+More]
Essex County, NY
The West Branch of the Ausable River is a great fishing spot in the Adirondacks that is fed by Lake Placid and Chubb River.... [+More]
patch that says macomb mountain elevation 4405'
North Hudson, NY
Macomb Mountain stands at 4,405 feet, making it the 21st tallest Adirondack High Peak. Located in the Dix Range, Macomb Mountain c... [+More]
tall, skinny waterfall dropping through the woods
Keene Valley, NY
Roaring Brook Falls drops more than 100 feet in two segments.... [+More]
Westport, NY
Field and Forest Trail is an easy hike, about 2.5 miles, that goes over an old beaver dam.... [+More]
Keene, NY
The Bouquet River Falls is a set of falls in the Adirondacks' Essex County.... [+More]
Essex County, NY
Lake Placid has continuously produced large wild fish and state record breaking lake trout.... [+More]
view from a mountain summit on a sunny day
Indian Lake, NY
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 a... [+More]
map showing mount redfield and other nearby landmarks
Keene, NY
Mount Redfield is the 15th highest of New York State's Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,606 ft.... [+More]
sandy beach on the water's edge
Indian Lake, NY
The 1.6-mile Watch Hill Trail is located in the Jessup River Wild Forest off State Route 30 between the Hamilton County communitie... [+More]
waterfall rushing off a cliff
Indian Lake, NY
OK Slip Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks featuring a 200 foot drop, was unable to be seen by the public unt... [+More]
Essex County, NY
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.... [+More]
Indian Lake, NY
Squaw Brook Falls are small waterfalls by a roadside located in a rocky gorge by Squaw Brook. They're on private property.... [+More]
view of a mountain with some snow on it in the distance
Keene, NY
Dix Mountain is the sixth-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,857 ft.... [+More]
map showing the route from the trailhead to santanoni, panther, and couchsacharaga peaks
Newcomb, NY
Santanoni Peak is the 14th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,607 ft.... [+More]
lots of mountains with small bodies of water visible between them
Keene Valley, NY
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... [+More]
waterfall with several small drops winding through the woods
North Hudson, NY
Blue Ridge Falls features several small, turbulent drops, and is located on a stretch of The Branch, which eventually empties into... [+More]
body of water in the foreground with a large mountain in the background
North Hudson, NY
Nippletop Mountain is the 13th highest mountain in New York State with an elevation of 4,620 ft.... [+More]
waterfall dropping into a pool with photo credit to carl heilman ii
Indian Lake, NY
The best way to reach Dug Mountain Brook Falls is by canoe from the DEC Indian Lake Islands boat launch.... [+More]
an aerial view of fort ticonderoga
Ticonderoga, NY
Fort Ticonderoga is a bucket list destination! Bring the family and enjoy hands-on activities, daily weapon demos, boat tours, wor... [+More]
two men in suits on stage sitting on a couch
Schroon Lake, NY
Seagle Festival is not only an outstanding opera and musical theater, but they also have the oldest summer vocal training program ... [+More]
Group of visitors under a large overhang of rocks by a river
Pottersville, NY
Summer: Hike self-guided tour & explore LARGEST cave entrance in East, waterfalls, gorge, caves. Also guided adventure tours, gem... [+More]
Newcomb, NY
The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) features 3.6 miles of trails along the shoreline of Rich Lake and Rich Lake outlet.... [+More]
Hiking the High Peaks Exhibit
Elizabethtown, NY
The museum offers exhibits, an art gallery, a climbable fire tower, Colonial Garden, and more!... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
The club promotes safe & courteous snowmobile riding, creating and maintaining trails, and coordinating events to support local bu... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
Started on the foundation of conserving the lake's wildlife and environment, the Club has grown into a group that supports local p... [+More]
Ticonderoga, NY
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 publi... [+More]
Ticonderoga, NY
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 H... [+More]
Elizabethtown, NY
The Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown portrays the history, art, and culture of Essex County through an array of permanen... [+More]
North Hudson, NY
Visit Paradox Brewery's tasting room in North Hudson to enjoy beers made from pure Adirondack water and the best malts and hops av... [+More]
The Crater Club is a private, nonprofit social and recreational club in Essex that provides activities for all ages and a summer y... [+More]
Long Lake, NY
Enjoy classic Adirondack winter fun at the Long Lake Geiger Arena in Long Lake. Skates and and sled are available. Find them on Fa... [+More]
Ticonderoga, NY
Check out the Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market for all your farm fresh needs! It runs Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, July 8 to Septemb... [+More]
Ray Brook, NY
Visit Wiley's Flies for a large selection of fly fishing equipment. The outfitter also offers guided fly fishing trips to the Ausa... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
This 9-hole golf course is a typical Adirondack course featuring scenic fairways and manicured greens. The course is par 36 and is... [+More]
The Elizabethtown Farmers Market offers fresh produce and other local goods. The 2023 market will operate from June 9 to September... [+More]
Long Lake, NY
The Long Lake Farmers Market runs at their Mt. Sabattis lower parking lot location on Thursdays from June 29 to early September 20... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
Schroon Lake Marina is located on the calm waters of Schroon Lake in the Adirondacks. The marina offers top-notch services and a w... [+More]
The Keene Farmers Market is from May 28 - October 8, 2023, Sundays from 9:30am to 2pm, at the Marcy Airfield between Keene and Kee... [+More]
Brant Lake, NY
For fresh produce, baked goods, plants, vegetables, maple syrup, honey, fresh flowers, and so much more, visit the Brant Lake Farm... [+More]
Indian Lake, NY
9-hole golf course that follows along the flowing Cedar River backed with beautiful Adirondack views. Stay and play at the on-site... [+More]
Westport, NY
Enjoy Broadway shows in friendly and relaxed Adirondack style. The Depot Theatre is a professional Equity theatre in a charming hi... [+More]
Long Lake, NY
Join Long Lake Boat Tours for an unforgettable sightseeing trip in the heart of the Adirondacks. Located in Long Lake, NY, this bo... [+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... [+More]
Apple Hill Orchards in Whitehall, NY is a family-friendly orchard that offers u-pick apple picking as well as pre-picked apples of... [+More]
Indian Lake, NY
Located in Indian Lake, NY, the Indian Lake Ski Hill & Skating Rink features a free outdoor skating rink that is great for the who... [+More]
Elizabethtown, NY
This fully irrigated Adirondack Mountain course was established in 1896 and is one of America's oldest golf courses. 9-holes are s... [+More]
Long Lake, NY
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, come... [+More]
Brant Lake, NY
Brant Lake Camp is a private, residential sports-oriented camp for boys ages 7 through 15. The camp has an ideal location on Brant... [+More]
Westport, NY
Dock, drop, anchor, or drive on down to Westport Marina, which offers dock space, boat rentals, kayak rentals, and more.... [+More]
Schroon Lake, NY
Visit the Schroon Lake Ski Center at the Schroon Lake Golf Course in winter for downhill skiing and snow tubing.... [+More]
Indian Lake, NY
Located in Hamilton County, the Indian Lake Theater screens new and old movies, hosts concerts, and runs special events.... [+More]
Brant Lake, NY
At Point O'Pines Camp For Girls, your daughter will make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Located on Brant Lake, campers h... [+More]