The Best Backpacking in Lake Placid
Looking for the best backpacking in Lake Placid? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lake Placid. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Lake Placid
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Lake Placid, New York
Haystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Trail
5.39 mi / 945 ft gainHaystack Mountain via Jackrabbit Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Whiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond
12.75 mi / 3465 ft gainWhiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Avalanche Lake
10.4 mi / 1342 ft gainAvalanche Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Tabletop Mountain via Marcy Dam Trail
11.44 mi / 2726 ft gainTabletop Mountain via Marcy Dam Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Phelps Mountain via South Meadow
9.64 mi / 2431 ft gainPhelps Mountain via South Meadow is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Phelps and Tabletop Peaks
12.6 mi / 3300 ft gainThe Adirondack Loj is a BEAUTIFUL place to go to, even if you do not plan on hiking. Located just ten minutes outside of the famous Lake Placid, you do not want to miss visiting this alluring Loj in the woods.Starting from Lot number 1 from the Adk Loj, begin hiking the 2.1 miles to Marcy Dam. Th...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Hike Algonquin Peak
4.8Algonquin Peak, the second highest peak in New York, is one of the best hikes up in the Adirondack's. If you are looking for a challenging hike with views of the Adirondack park then this is a perfect hike.Starting at the Adirondack Loj, locate the trail head at the end of the parking lot. After ...Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Avalanche Lake Mount Marcy Loop Trail
17.33 mi / 3934 ft gainAvalanche Lake Mount Marcy Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Wright Peak via Van Hoevenberg Trail
6.99 mi / 2546 ft gainWright Peak via Van Hoevenberg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
North Elba, New York
Iroquois Peak via Algonquin and Iroquois Trail
10.26 mi / 3924 ft gainIroquois Peak via Algonquin and Iroquois Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Table Top Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail
10 mi / 2631 ft gainTable Top Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Wright, Algonquin, Iroquois, Gray, Skylight, Marcy Loop
20.6 mi / 6857 ft gainWright, Algonquin, Iroquois, Gray, Skylight, Marcy Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Phelps and Tabletop Mountains Trail
12.37 mi / 3914 ft gainPhelps and Tabletop Mountains Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Lake Placid, New York
Wright, Algonquin, Colden Loop
19.74 mi / 7523 ft gainWright, Algonquin, Colden Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Placid, New York.Read more -
Keene, New York
Saddleback Mountain Via the Orebed Brook Trail
12.67 mi / 3058 ft gainSaddleback Mountain Via the Orebed Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Keene Valley, New York.Read more -
Keene, New York
Basin Mountain Saddleback Mountain Loop via Phelps Trail
15.16 mi / 3665 ft gainBasin Mountain Saddleback Mountain Loop via Phelps Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.Read more