This trail connects on both ends to Trail 1. It is very hilly and has many dips and turns. The southern end of this trail is Drakes Pond, a small beaver-enlarged pond.

You can generally cross the pond, conditions permitting, or backtrack to ride around it, but beware of the short, steep hills in this section. At intersection 8, you can take Trail 4 back to Trail 1.

Photo courtesy Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club.

This trail connects on both ends to Trail 1. It is very hilly and has many dips and turns. The southern end of this trail is Drakes Pond, a small beaver-enlarged pond.

You can generally cross the pond, conditions permitting, or backtrack to ride around it, but beware of the short, steep hills in this section. At intersection 8, you can take Trail 4 back to Trail 1.

Photo courtesy Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club.

Trail 5, opened in 2001 with a newly constructed bridge, is easily reached from the Town Garage/Golf Course parking lot. Ride the access trail on the north side of Hoffman Road near the Highway Department sand pile slowly, because this is a driveway. Once in the abandoned sand pits, the trail bears to the left.

The main trail travels through the sand pits and up a long, fairly steep hill before turning back across Hoffman Road. It will then pass near the new town water tower before returning you to Trail 1.

Trail 5, opened in 2001 with a newly constructed bridge, is easily reached from the Town Garage/Golf Course parking lot. Ride the access trail on the north side of Hoffman Road near the Highway Department sand pile slowly, because this is a driveway. Once in the abandoned sand pits, the trail bears to the left.

The main trail travels through the sand pits and up a long, fairly steep hill before turning back across Hoffman Road. It will then pass near the new town water tower before returning you to Trail 1.

This trail provides the most direct connections to restaurants, motels, gas and oil, parts/service, and shopping in the town center. The northern end of Trail 6 is Paradox Lake, but is best reached from Dave Whitty Sales and Service.

Travel south to intersection 13, and bearing right onto 6A will bring you across our largest bridge and into the “On the River Campground.“ Continuing south you will cross Alder Meadow Road near the Schroon Lake Airport and meet Route 9 near the Mount Severance trailhead. Trail turns left [south] at the rear of this parking area.

This trail provides the most direct connections to restaurants, motels, gas and oil, parts/service, and shopping in the town center. The northern end of Trail 6 is Paradox Lake, but is best reached from Dave Whitty Sales and Service.

Travel south to intersection 13, and bearing right onto 6A will bring you across our largest bridge and into the “On the River Campground.“ Continuing south you will cross Alder Meadow Road near the Schroon Lake Airport and meet Route 9 near the Mount Severance trailhead. Trail turns left [south] at the rear of this parking area.

At intersection 7, Trail 3 goes to Trout Brook Road. When at Trout Brook Road, you may turn right using the side of the road to go to Hoffman Road intersection.

Turning left on Hoffman Road/Irishtown Road, you will be able to travel to the Minerva Trail System.

Photo courtesy Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club.

At intersection 7, Trail 3 goes to Trout Brook Road. When at Trout Brook Road, you may turn right using the side of the road to go to Hoffman Road intersection.

Turning left on Hoffman Road/Irishtown Road, you will be able to travel to the Minerva Trail System.

Photo courtesy Schroon Lake-North Hudson Snowmobile Club.

This trail begins at the Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course, which has a large parking area and provides the most direct access to trails in this system. This is the longest trail that offers the widest variety of terrain, with the smoothest and widest of the trails.

They have permitted large open riding areas on the Golf Course, be aware of the fenced off areas. Lake is accessible by traveling approximately 1/ 4 mile down Hoffman Road and crossing Route 9, where the lake is visible.

This trail begins at the Schroon Lake Municipal Golf Course, which has a large parking area and provides the most direct access to trails in this system. This is the longest trail that offers the widest variety of terrain, with the smoothest and widest of the trails.

They have permitted large open riding areas on the Golf Course, be aware of the fenced off areas. Lake is accessible by traveling approximately 1/ 4 mile down Hoffman Road and crossing Route 9, where the lake is visible.

Get ready to ski back in time here! The end destination is the historic Great Camp Santanoni.

How to get there

From I-87, take Exit 29 and then head west along Blue Ridge Road toward Newcomb. Continue to Route 28N in Newcomb and head right into the village. Pass almost entirely through the village and locate the Newcomb Lake Road on the right; there will be a DEC sign for Camp Santanoni. Drive this road to its end at the magnificent gatehouse and parking.   

Get ready to ski back in time here! The end destination is the historic Great Camp Santanoni.

How to get there

From I-87, take Exit 29 and then head west along Blue Ridge Road toward Newcomb. Continue to Route 28N in Newcomb and head right into the village. Pass almost entirely through the village and locate the Newcomb Lake Road on the right; there will be a DEC sign for Camp Santanoni. Drive this road to its end at the magnificent gatehouse and parking.   

Start at Cheney Pond. At the beginning there are many sets of rapids with a negotiable waterfall in season, and it ends with a long stretch of trickier rapids. In between, there are stunning photo opportunities that reminds us why there is a "Hudson River School" of painting. Ends at Minerva Bridge.

Key takeaways 

• 8 miles, Class III-V water
• Put-in Location @ Latitude: 43.88583 Longitude: -74.01584
• Takeout Location @ Latitude: 43.74861 Longitude: -74.05945

Start at Cheney Pond. At the beginning there are many sets of rapids with a negotiable waterfall in season, and it ends with a long stretch of trickier rapids. In between, there are stunning photo opportunities that reminds us why there is a "Hudson River School" of painting. Ends at Minerva Bridge.

Key takeaways 

• 8 miles, Class III-V water
• Put-in Location @ Latitude: 43.88583 Longitude: -74.01584
• Takeout Location @ Latitude: 43.74861 Longitude: -74.05945

Bass Lake is located in the beautiful Hammond Pond Wild Forest. At 39 acres, it’s not a big lake but a typical backcountry pond. And you’ll find, like many other small lakes and ponds in the Adirondacks, it doesn’t have to be big to be special. Bass Lake is listed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a top fishing water for rainbow trout. Each year, the state adds about 400 more 8- to 9-inch rainbows. You’ll also find brook trout here, but the real draw for many anglers is the rainbows. Access is via a trail on the west shore off Highway 9.

Bass Lake is located in the beautiful Hammond Pond Wild Forest. At 39 acres, it’s not a big lake but a typical backcountry pond. And you’ll find, like many other small lakes and ponds in the Adirondacks, it doesn’t have to be big to be special. Bass Lake is listed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as a top fishing water for rainbow trout. Each year, the state adds about 400 more 8- to 9-inch rainbows. You’ll also find brook trout here, but the real draw for many anglers is the rainbows. Access is via a trail on the west shore off Highway 9.

Launch your motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and SUPs here!

How to get there

From Overlook Park in Newcomb, head west on Route 28N toward Long Lake. After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Beach Road and the launch is on the right.

Launching

This is hard launch, so motorboat trailers as well as paddlers will find ease of access. 

Alternately, there is access from Lake Harris State Campground.

Launch your motorboats, canoes, kayaks, and SUPs here!

How to get there

From Overlook Park in Newcomb, head west on Route 28N toward Long Lake. After 2.5 miles, turn right onto Beach Road and the launch is on the right.

Launching

This is hard launch, so motorboat trailers as well as paddlers will find ease of access. 

Alternately, there is access from Lake Harris State Campground.

Come run with us at the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival in Schroon Lake, New York. There are a lot of ways to participate! You can run the full marathon, half marathon, two-person marathon relay, 10K, 5K, or Children’s 1K Fun Run. Whether you choose to participate in a race or cheer on the racers from the sidelines, you'll get to enjoy the beautiful Schroon Lake and Adirondack Mountains all day!

Come run with us at the Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival in Schroon Lake, New York. There are a lot of ways to participate! You can run the full marathon, half marathon, two-person marathon relay, 10K, 5K, or Children’s 1K Fun Run. Whether you choose to participate in a race or cheer on the racers from the sidelines, you'll get to enjoy the beautiful Schroon Lake and Adirondack Mountains all day!