Lake Placid Outdoor Recreation

Discover the Adirondacks year-round

It’s always the right time to enjoy outdoor activities in Lake Placid! Each season offers unique opportunities to discover the beauty and ruggedness that is purely Adirondack.

Summer and Fall

Take part in the area's most popular activity and explore miles of marked hiking trails.
Kayak, canoe, or paddleboard on Mirror Lake.
Sleep under the stars at a primitive backcountry campsite or rent a spot at a campground.
Road bike a panoramic mountain loop.
Rock climb a rugged Adirondack cliff to that incredible one-of-a-kind view.

Winter and spring

Ski and snowboard on the slopes of Whiteface Mountain and in the expansive Adirondack backcountry.
Cross-country ski or snowshoe the miles of scenic trails in and around the area.
Ice skate on the historic Olympic Oval or enjoy a friendly game of hockey on Mirror Lake.
Ice climb using crampons and ice axes, or watch climbers from around the region scale the frozen rocks.
Explore the area's vast ice fishing paradise.

Love Your ADK

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Adirondacks. That tradition continues today as we encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters.

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an aerial shot of a fall mountain range with a stream.

The Love Your ADKs Pledge

By taking the Love Your Adirondacks Pledge and practicing Leave No Trace ethics you can help ensure that the forests, waterways, and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.