Explore a historically significant part of the Adirondacks the old-fashioned way: by horse! Great Camp Santanoni, now the property of New York State and open to the public, was once the Adirondack getaway of a wealthy downstate family. In summer, visit and enjoy gorgeous scenery — the 5 mile long gravel carriage road does not allow vehicular traffic — and tours of the historic camp by engaging volunteers.

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Explore a historically significant part of the Adirondacks the old-fashioned way: by horse! Great Camp Santanoni, now the property of New York State and open to the public, was once the Adirondack getaway of a wealthy downstate family. In summer, visit and enjoy gorgeous scenery — the 5 mile long gravel carriage road does not allow vehicular traffic — and tours of the historic camp by engaging volunteers.

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The hikes listed here can only be accessed as a guest of the Elk Lake Lodge or with special permission. Please abide by this rule so these trails can continue to be enjoyed. Elk Lake Lodge is wonderful and we highly recommend you stay for a night or two! The four mountains are: Sunrise, Clear Pond, Lightening Hill, and Grandpa Pete. There are 40 miles of private trails on the property -- explore them all!

The hikes listed here can only be accessed as a guest of the Elk Lake Lodge or with special permission. Please abide by this rule so these trails can continue to be enjoyed. Elk Lake Lodge is wonderful and we highly recommend you stay for a night or two! The four mountains are: Sunrise, Clear Pond, Lightening Hill, and Grandpa Pete. There are 40 miles of private trails on the property -- explore them all!

Hiking the five High Peaks in the Dix Range

The Dix Range is a serious, strenuous hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of the entire range involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. This range includes five of the 46 High Peaks: Macomb, Grace Peak, Carson Peak, Hough, and Dix Mountain. 

Hiking the five High Peaks in the Dix Range

The Dix Range is a serious, strenuous hike that requires significant preparation. A successful hike of the entire range involves research, physical fitness, the right gear, and knowledge of Leave No Trace principles. This range includes five of the 46 High Peaks: Macomb, Grace Peak, Carson Peak, Hough, and Dix Mountain. 

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Glebus Reality is Your Hometown Realty!

Experience - Integrity - Accountability

Serving Schroon Lake and the Adirondacks for 45 years...we bring Buyers & Sellers Together!

We are also an authorized Alta Log Home Dealer.

The Schroon Lake public beach is surrounded by picturesque mountain vistas and is nestled at the base of gently rolling hills.

The Schroon Lake public beach is surrounded by picturesque mountain vistas and is nestled at the base of gently rolling hills.

While the Adirondacks are rife with lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, few are as wild as the Opalescent River. From its humble origins deep in the High Peaks Wilderness, the Opalescent empties into the iconic Hudson River, just south of Tahawus. It is designated a wild river for 11 miles from Flowed Lands to its confluence with the Hudson. This makes it a truly wild paddling experience for those looking to find solitude and get away from developed shorelines.

While the Adirondacks are rife with lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams, few are as wild as the Opalescent River. From its humble origins deep in the High Peaks Wilderness, the Opalescent empties into the iconic Hudson River, just south of Tahawus. It is designated a wild river for 11 miles from Flowed Lands to its confluence with the Hudson. This makes it a truly wild paddling experience for those looking to find solitude and get away from developed shorelines.

From the heart of the Adirondacks, Newcomb's Overlook Park offers up some of the most breathtaking views of the High Peaks.

Parks

The centerpiece of the overlook is the monument that shows the Adirondack High Peaks in profile. With a safe parking area, clean restrooms, picnic facilities, it is a relaxing place to stop and enjoy the view.

From the heart of the Adirondacks, Newcomb's Overlook Park offers up some of the most breathtaking views of the High Peaks.

Parks

The centerpiece of the overlook is the monument that shows the Adirondack High Peaks in profile. With a safe parking area, clean restrooms, picnic facilities, it is a relaxing place to stop and enjoy the view.

As the southern access point into the High Peaks Wilderness, Upper Works offers a unique option for hikers and visitors looking for an alternative to traditional northern or eastern trailheads. In addition to hosting plenty of fantastic hikes, this trailhead is steeped in history.

As the southern access point into the High Peaks Wilderness, Upper Works offers a unique option for hikers and visitors looking for an alternative to traditional northern or eastern trailheads. In addition to hosting plenty of fantastic hikes, this trailhead is steeped in history.

Wolf Pond is a stunning 59-acre pond in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, with a lean-to and shoreline views that include some of the High Peaks. The trail follows Wolf Pond Brook all the way to Wolf Pond, but since it steers clear of the marshy woods that line the stream’s western bank, the brook is out of sight for more than half the trail.

Wolf Pond is a stunning 59-acre pond in the High Peaks Wilderness Area, with a lean-to and shoreline views that include some of the High Peaks. The trail follows Wolf Pond Brook all the way to Wolf Pond, but since it steers clear of the marshy woods that line the stream’s western bank, the brook is out of sight for more than half the trail.