Top Things to do in Adirondacks
Top Hotels in Adirondacks
- 1. Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
- 2. The Alpine Lodge
- 3. Crowne Plaza Lake Placid, an IHG Hotel
- 4. Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 5. Placid Bay Hotel
- 6. Saranac Waterfront Lodge
- 7. Town House Lodge
- 8. Best Western Saranac Lake
- 9. Best Western Adirondack Inn
- 10. Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid
What to do and see in Adirondacks, Adirondacks: The Best Hiking Trails
Discover the best top things to do in Adirondacks, United States including Black Bear Mountain, Auger Falls, Coney Mountain Trail, Copperas pond, Underground Railroad Trail, Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails, Castle Rock Trail, Owl Head Mountain, Heaven Hills Trails, Cobble Hill.
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1. Black Bear Mountain
2. Auger Falls
3. Coney Mountain Trail
4. Copperas pond
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By EJW3
We hiked to Copperas Pond from the trailhead on Rt 86. It starts off a little steep and the snow made it slippery, but it is a fun and scenic hike. Copperas Pond was frozen and the wintery scene was beautiful. Although only a short distance from the road, it was very quiet and it felt like we were deep in the Adirondacks. Next, we followed the trail to Owens Pond which was equally picturesque, and then out to Rt 86 at the Owens Pond Trailhead. The walk along the highway back to our starting point was about 1 mile, and overall, the loop was less than 3 miles. This is a very scenic and relatively easy hike, and I imagine that it is very busy in the summer. If you start at the Owens Pond Trailhead and do the hike in reverse, the climb in elevation is more gradual, and then during the steepest part, you will be descending the mountain.
5. Underground Railroad Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Underground Railroad Trail retraces the route of slave "conductors" or guides like Harriet Tubman, who made 19 trips from the South to the North guiding fleeing slaves to freedom. The Adirondack region played a major role in the northward passage of these slaves.
6. Brewster Peninsula Nature Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By lsg08091964
Didn't get to wander the entire area, but what I did see here of the trails was lovely. There are some rocks and tree roots sticking out of the ground, so anyone who is elderly or does not have stable footing will have to watch their step, but I found the trails to be over-all, pretty easy and for any age level. This is one of the very few ways you can see Lake Placid itself via public access as the lake shore trail goes right up to it. Maps are available at the trail head, and be sure to sign the register so the folks who monitor this land area can help to keep it open to the public, and keep it out of the hands of land developers and private interests. Dogs are welcome, but PLEASE clean up after them. Poop is a pain to get out of the grooves on hiking boots. A beautiful place to bond with nature for any hiker level.Planning to come back and spend an entire day next time I visit.
7. Castle Rock Trail
8. Owl Head Mountain
9. Heaven Hills Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By Cruisequeen87 - Minoa, United States
With several interconnecting trails, you can make this walk as short or as long as you want. The trails are well maintained and flat, so it’s very easy to do with kids or a stroller and dogs. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. I recommend going through the fields on both the orange and blue trails to get the best views.
10. Cobble Hill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Annacanna_70 - Dover, United States
First, don’t follow GPS to the trailhead. On Mirror Lake Drive, between Mt. Whitney Rd and Northwood Rd (Route 36), there is an entrance road. Drive down that entrance road and there are a few parking spots to the left. That is the trailhead parking. We took the steep way up and easy way down with our large dog. We aren’t from a mountainous area, so weren’t sure how the dog would do, but he loved it. The steep way up was not particularly difficult until the rock scramble. If you are very steady and can walk up a roof, this will only be fun. If the steepness and height of a roof make you freeze, like me, it is doable but a bit difficult. Once you get past the area with a rope, there was fortunately an area with dirt and tree roots to the side of the rock face, and I took that section up as much as possible. Once you get past this short scramble area, it is back to pretty easy. I was a nervous about the rock scramble the first time, but could see that this would become easier and more fun a second or third time around.
