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!

The Schroon Lake Arts Council is a dedicated group of people focused on cultivating, promoting, fostering, sponsoring, and developing the understanding, taste and love of the musical and visual arts in our community. We are constantly striving to meet this goal and we welcome your participation and your ideas.

The Schroon Lake Arts Council is a dedicated group of people focused on cultivating, promoting, fostering, sponsoring, and developing the understanding, taste and love of the musical and visual arts in our community. We are constantly striving to meet this goal and we welcome your participation and your ideas.

Beautifully located on the west shore of Schroon Lake, with 1200 feet of shoreline. It has a storied history as a resort and is an important component of the local cultural heritage. There are 60 campsites (2 with tent platforms); hot showers; flush toilets; trailer dump station; recycling center; boat docks; fishing pier; picnic area; picnic pavilion; swimming beach; pay phones; and with mobility impaired accessibility.

Campground fee.

Beautifully located on the west shore of Schroon Lake, with 1200 feet of shoreline. It has a storied history as a resort and is an important component of the local cultural heritage. There are 60 campsites (2 with tent platforms); hot showers; flush toilets; trailer dump station; recycling center; boat docks; fishing pier; picnic area; picnic pavilion; swimming beach; pay phones; and with mobility impaired accessibility.

Campground fee.

Welcome to Rowe's Adirondack Cabins of Schroon Lake! Nature has a way of calming our souls, something sought by many who find themselves "caught up" in our fast paced, high tech society. At Rowe's Adirondack Cabins of Schroon Lake, they hope you will enjoy all the mountain activities available at this gateway to the Adirondacks. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, golfing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and downhill and Nordic skiing, as well as the nightlife in Schroon Lake.

Welcome to Rowe's Adirondack Cabins of Schroon Lake! Nature has a way of calming our souls, something sought by many who find themselves "caught up" in our fast paced, high tech society. At Rowe's Adirondack Cabins of Schroon Lake, they hope you will enjoy all the mountain activities available at this gateway to the Adirondacks. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, golfing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and downhill and Nordic skiing, as well as the nightlife in Schroon Lake.

Quiet retreat... get away from cell phones & road noise! Screen houses to relax, read, and enjoy a fire. Trails for snowmobiling, hiking, and biking, or fish on Trout Brook! Great yard for catered events. Open year-round and dog-friendly! Wi-Fi is available for all guests! Check the website for room availability at www.rockyacresinn.com.  Cell number: 518-832-3369

Quiet retreat... get away from cell phones & road noise! Screen houses to relax, read, and enjoy a fire. Trails for snowmobiling, hiking, and biking, or fish on Trout Brook! Great yard for catered events. Open year-round and dog-friendly! Wi-Fi is available for all guests! Check the website for room availability at www.rockyacresinn.com.  Cell number: 518-832-3369

The namesake of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is indeed a beautiful location! It is surrounded by Forest Preserve and completely peaceful. The lake itself is 441 acres, the largest lake in the Wilderness Area and, one of the largest lakes in the Adirondacks completely surrounded by Forest Preserve lands.

How to get there

Please see the DEC website for directions, as this lake can be accessed and hiked to via many trailheads in the area.

The namesake of the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness is indeed a beautiful location! It is surrounded by Forest Preserve and completely peaceful. The lake itself is 441 acres, the largest lake in the Wilderness Area and, one of the largest lakes in the Adirondacks completely surrounded by Forest Preserve lands.

How to get there

Please see the DEC website for directions, as this lake can be accessed and hiked to via many trailheads in the area.

Goodnow is a very prominent peak when seen from Route 28N. This ragged-looking mountain is home to one of the remaining fire towers in the Adirondacks.

From the restored fire tower (originally built in 1922), excellent views of the High Peaks can be had. A map, used by former firetower observers to locate forest fires, will give you a better understanding of your surroundings while in the tower. And it’s a cool piece of history!

Goodnow is a very prominent peak when seen from Route 28N. This ragged-looking mountain is home to one of the remaining fire towers in the Adirondacks.

From the restored fire tower (originally built in 1922), excellent views of the High Peaks can be had. A map, used by former firetower observers to locate forest fires, will give you a better understanding of your surroundings while in the tower. And it’s a cool piece of history!