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.

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.