This quiet lake is seldom visited, making Balfour Lake a peaceful destination.

Getting there

From exit 28 in Schroon Lake follow I-87 north for one exit to the North Hudson exit, #29. From here follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue all the way to Newcomb and Route 28N. Take a left onto 28N and continue for around 8.5-miles to the lake access on the right.

This quiet lake is seldom visited, making Balfour Lake a peaceful destination.

Getting there

From exit 28 in Schroon Lake follow I-87 north for one exit to the North Hudson exit, #29. From here follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue all the way to Newcomb and Route 28N. Take a left onto 28N and continue for around 8.5-miles to the lake access on the right.

Even though this fishing hole is near the road, it's still a wonderful spot!

Getting there

From exit 28 in Schroon Lake follow I-87 north for one exit to the North Hudson exit #29. From here follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue all the way to Newcomb and Route 28N. Take a left onto 28N and continue for around 6 miles to the parking on the left, just as you cross over the river.

Even though this fishing hole is near the road, it's still a wonderful spot!

Getting there

From exit 28 in Schroon Lake follow I-87 north for one exit to the North Hudson exit #29. From here follow Boreas Road west toward Newcomb. Continue all the way to Newcomb and Route 28N. Take a left onto 28N and continue for around 6 miles to the parking on the left, just as you cross over the river.

There are three branches of Trout Brook. The North Branch simply flows between Warrens Pond and Big Marsh; the Hoffman Notch Trail follows much of its length. The trailhead is located along County Highway 2b (the Boreas or Blue Ridge Road).

The east and west branch meet farther south and flow along Trout Brook Road, just west of the town of Schroon Lake. Check for access along the length of Trout Brook Road. The state is scheduled to stock 1,300 yearling brook trout in the stream as it flows through the town of Minerva.

There are three branches of Trout Brook. The North Branch simply flows between Warrens Pond and Big Marsh; the Hoffman Notch Trail follows much of its length. The trailhead is located along County Highway 2b (the Boreas or Blue Ridge Road).

The east and west branch meet farther south and flow along Trout Brook Road, just west of the town of Schroon Lake. Check for access along the length of Trout Brook Road. The state is scheduled to stock 1,300 yearling brook trout in the stream as it flows through the town of Minerva.

A New York state-designated “recreational river,” the Schroon River is a 68-mile long tributary of the Hudson. It starts near the North Hudson hamlet of Underwood and flows into the Hudson near Warrensburg, New York.

Fishing

For fishermen, the Schroon River offers a variety of species, including trout (rainbow, brook, brown), largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike and perch. Access is good along both sides of the river just above the town of Schroon Lake through the Alder Meadow Road state access point.

A New York state-designated “recreational river,” the Schroon River is a 68-mile long tributary of the Hudson. It starts near the North Hudson hamlet of Underwood and flows into the Hudson near Warrensburg, New York.

Fishing

For fishermen, the Schroon River offers a variety of species, including trout (rainbow, brook, brown), largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike and perch. Access is good along both sides of the river just above the town of Schroon Lake through the Alder Meadow Road state access point.

This tributary of the Hudson River gets its start at Cheney Pond in the town of Minerva. Here, you’ll find native brook trout. Farther down the river, however, the state regularly stocks brown trout each spring. Essex County usually adds larger rainbows and brook trout.

The Boreas empties into the Hudson River just south of the North Woods Club Road bridge. Access is available at several bridge locations.

Fishing

North Woods Club Road bridge

LAT: 43 (Degrees) 49' 0.68" N

LON: 74 (Degrees) 3' 38.88" W

This tributary of the Hudson River gets its start at Cheney Pond in the town of Minerva. Here, you’ll find native brook trout. Farther down the river, however, the state regularly stocks brown trout each spring. Essex County usually adds larger rainbows and brook trout.

The Boreas empties into the Hudson River just south of the North Woods Club Road bridge. Access is available at several bridge locations.

Fishing

North Woods Club Road bridge

LAT: 43 (Degrees) 49' 0.68" N

LON: 74 (Degrees) 3' 38.88" W

By summer, it's a beautiful golf course. By winter, it becomes a lovely place to cross-country ski and snowshoe right in town. Enjoy the gentle slopes!

By summer, it's a beautiful golf course. By winter, it becomes a lovely place to cross-country ski and snowshoe right in town. Enjoy the gentle slopes!

This abandoned road is approximately six miles to the end. The cable gate marks the end of state land, and is your signal to turn around. Also known as Deer Creek Trail.

From Route 28N turn west onto Fourteenth Road at Minerva's 4-way intersection. Bear right at fork, over bridge at Deer Creek, and follow the jeep road with a gradual descent.

This abandoned road is approximately six miles to the end. The cable gate marks the end of state land, and is your signal to turn around. Also known as Deer Creek Trail.

From Route 28N turn west onto Fourteenth Road at Minerva's 4-way intersection. Bear right at fork, over bridge at Deer Creek, and follow the jeep road with a gradual descent.

A long, straight trail alongside the Hoffman Notch Wilderness. Borders Minerva Stream, heads north to Cheney Pond along Lester Flow, then ends at Blue Ridge Road. Also known as the Irishtown Snowmobile Trail.

Snowmobiling

This is an ungroomed, backcountry trail. Be aware that there is no bridge over the Boreas River near the southern end of the trail.

Services in Newcomb and Schroon Lake.

A long, straight trail alongside the Hoffman Notch Wilderness. Borders Minerva Stream, heads north to Cheney Pond along Lester Flow, then ends at Blue Ridge Road. Also known as the Irishtown Snowmobile Trail.

Snowmobiling

This is an ungroomed, backcountry trail. Be aware that there is no bridge over the Boreas River near the southern end of the trail.

Services in Newcomb and Schroon Lake.

This 14-mile groomed trail joins Newcomb and Long Lake, and only crosses the highway once. Also known as Trail C8B.

Miles of groomed trails, high altitude for good snow cover, and breathtaking scenery makes Newcomb a popular snowmobiling destination.

How to get there

Parking at the old Newcomb House, on the corner of Route 28N and Pine Tree Road in Newcomb, near the Inn at Santanoni. Services in Newcomb & Long Lake.

This 14-mile groomed trail joins Newcomb and Long Lake, and only crosses the highway once. Also known as Trail C8B.

Miles of groomed trails, high altitude for good snow cover, and breathtaking scenery makes Newcomb a popular snowmobiling destination.

How to get there

Parking at the old Newcomb House, on the corner of Route 28N and Pine Tree Road in Newcomb, near the Inn at Santanoni. Services in Newcomb & Long Lake.

Newcomb to Indian Lake, also known as Trail 538, is a 14-mile trail traversing deeply wooded areas in the heart of Hamilton County and the Adirondacks.

Miles of groomed trails, high altitude for good snow cover, and breathtaking scenery makes Newcomb a popular snowmobiling destination.

How to get there

Parking at the old Newcomb House, on the corner of Route 28N and Pine Tree Road in Newcomb, near the Inn at Santanoni. Services in Newcomb & Indian Lake.

Newcomb to Indian Lake, also known as Trail 538, is a 14-mile trail traversing deeply wooded areas in the heart of Hamilton County and the Adirondacks.

Miles of groomed trails, high altitude for good snow cover, and breathtaking scenery makes Newcomb a popular snowmobiling destination.

How to get there

Parking at the old Newcomb House, on the corner of Route 28N and Pine Tree Road in Newcomb, near the Inn at Santanoni. Services in Newcomb & Indian Lake.