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

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.
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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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Hiking in the Adirondacks

Plan on hitting the trails this fall in Lake Placid. Choose from relaxing walks to backcountry ponds, or the highest peaks in the state.

Take a hike!
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Get out on the water!

Catch the foliage from the water! Lake Placid has beautiful bodies of water where you can grab a canoe, kayak, or SUP and paddle away!

Go paddling!
A woman rides a bike through a fall forest trail.
Hit the road

Connect with all of Lake Placid and its surroundings on your bicycle, taking in the sights of the New York state's highest peaks, the meandering Ausable River, or various Olympic venues.

Plan your dream tour

Outdoor Activities

Pick your season!
Whitewater Rafting
Waterfalls
Ice Fishing
Snowshoeing
Hiking
Golf
Golf
Birding
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
Mountain Biking
Road Cycling
Road Cycling
Hunting
Swimming
Road Cycling
Paddling
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Winter Hiking
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Paddling
Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing
Boating
Birding
Guide Services
Guide Services
Fishing
Golf
Ice Skating
Hockey
Ice Climbing
Downhill Skiing & Riding
Hunting
Paddling
Birding
Whitewater Rafting

Leave No Trace 7 Principles

The Adirondack Park provides a haven of pristine wilderness in New York state’s northernmost reaches. It also offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities for explorers of all ages and experience levels! While you enjoy your visit, please keep the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace in mind. Set forth by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, and championed by many partners within the Adirondack Park, these principles will not only improve your own nature experience, but they help preserve this unparalleled natural wonder for generations to come.

1
Know before you go
 
 
Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain.     
Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.
2
Stick to trails and camp overnight right
 
 
Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.
3
Trash Your Trash and Pick Up Poop
 
 
Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they're not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.
4
Leave it as you find it
 
 
Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.
5
Be careful with fire
 
 
Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.
6
Keep wildlife wild
 
 
Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.
7
Share our trails and manage your pet
 
 
Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.