Lake Placid

Looking for ice skating a bit more off the beaten path? Try Mirror Lake! Open 24/7! The best place to start is at the south end of the lake where you can also find a nearby shop to rent skates if you don't have them. If you do not feel like going on the 2 mile loop around the lake, you can stick to the south end of the lake where there is a cleared area for hockey (as long as people are not pla...

Looking for a great family hike up in the Adirondacks? Take a look into Cobble Hill right off of Mirror Lake in Lake Placid. This is a perfect hike for those with younger kids and want to expose them to hiking.Cobble Hill has a little bit of everything all packed into the short distance. The trailhead is located on the edge of the Northwoods School so the best place to park is right inside th...

Plateau, Switchback and Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Lake Placid, New York.

Henry's Woods Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Lake Placid, New York.

Cobble Hill is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.

Paddleboarding on Lake Placid is definitely and activity to add to your list when up in the Adirondacks during spring or summer. Surrounded by mountains, there are multiple coves you can explore around the lake. There is no set route to follow but circling Buck Island or exploring Paradox Bay are great paddles. This is a big boating lake so be aware of passing boats. I suggest getting out early...

Peninsula Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.

Potato Field and Maple Grove Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lake Placid, New York.

Jackrabbit Trail to McKenzie Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lake Placid, New York.