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Choose Your Own Adventure.
Outdoor sporting opportunities in the Adirondacks are nearly endless.
Click here for our ready made adventure packages, or peruse the info below for links to maps and guides, rental equipment and all of our adventure partners that offer our guests a discount on their services.
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Give us a call and we can point you in the right direction and get you the best adventure for your dollar.
Summer and Spring Activities Include:
Fishing:
One of the nicest things about visiting the Lake Placid region is the wide variety of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. From world famous trout streams to wilderness pond fishing, there is something for everyone. Come out for one of our Jones Outfitters Fly Fishing School Weekends, or let Jones find you a guide for a more personalized experience. If you just need the gear, rent what you need and hit the waters. Click here for all of the fishing gear and services Jones has to offer.
Hiking:
Lake Placid is set right in the heart of the Adirondacks - home of the 46 high peaks, countless vistas, waterfalls, wildlife - natural untouched beauty. The tallest peak in New York State, Mount Marcy, is the crown jewel, reaching a height of 5344 feet! Let us supply you with the maps and some suggestions based on your fitness level, or call High Peaks Mountain Adventures and enlist the help of a guide. Click here for a complete listing of hikes and walks throughout the area.
Biking:
In Lake Placid, you can bike down Whiteface or across the trails at the Verizon Sports Complex. Want to learn? How about a one or two day 'Fun Not Fear' biking camp from High Peaks Cyclery? Pop the bikes in the car, or rent 'em when you get here. Click here for more info.
Paddle Sports - Canoing and Kayaking:
With 3,000 lakes and ponds and 6,000 miles of rivers and streams in the Adirondacks, finding a place to canoe or kayak is no problem - simply click here for maps and route details. Your outing can be as simple as a short paddle around scenic Mirror Lake, right across the street from Northwoods, or as challenging as an excursion into the remote St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area. Rent a boat and gear from Jones Outfitters, or bring your own and hire a guide for a tour of the pristine waters of the Adirondacks.
White Water Rafting:
Looking for a little action? Enjoy one of the finest white water rafting adventures in the East. The rafting season begins in early April and runs through mid October. The waters of the Adirondacks offer a choice of rivers for all abilities; river trips vary from family fun to raging big water. Adirondack Rafting Company's guides are some of the most skilled and experienced in New York State. Click here for more information and trip schedules.
Rock and Ice Climbing:
The high peaks have climbing opportunities for all levels, from the beginner through the most experienced mountain man (or woman!). Get your feet under you at the indoor climbing gym at The Climbery, just a short walk from Northwoods, then go on a 1/2 day adventure climbing school out in the mountains with High Peaks Mountain Adventures. The professional guides at High Peaks will help to facilitate the development of your skills and techniques that will give you the confidence to take the first step on the rock if you have never climbed before, or help you to reach new climbing heights.
Horseback Riding:
Need to give your feet a break? Meander through the wilderness on horseback. Stay with Northwoods Inn and spend the day at the Stables at The Barkeater on their 20 miles of trails. Choose either English or Western, and a professional guide will take you for a ride on one of their 50 sure footed steads.
Golf:
With five championship course to choose from, there is no better place to stay and play that the Northwoods Inn. Click here for all of our wonderful, affordable packages which include lodging, breakfast and greens fees! Want more info on the links? Click here for a listing of all of the Adirondack courses for you to play.
Olympic Passport:
Lake Placid was the proud host of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympic[ games. In all of the four seasons, this celebrated history can be experienced with a full range of activities from the Olympic Regional Development Authority. Click here for all of the Olympic fun to be had, in the chill of winter or the warmth of summer!
Boating:
Click here for a listing of the marinas, access points and boat rental outfitters throughout Lake Placid.
Scenic Adirondack Train Rides
Winter Activity Details and Adventure Partners Coming Soon:
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Ice Skating
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| Cross Country Skiing
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Snowboarding
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| Bobsled/ Luge Rides
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Snowmobiling
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| Tobogganing
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Ice Climbing
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| Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
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| Dog Sled Rides on Mirror Lake
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(All Activities are in or Near Lake Placid)
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