New York

If Lake Placid only stirs up memories of 1980's"Miracle on Ice" Olympic hockey victory, then come get yourself updated. The Lake Placid/Keene Valley area is a year-round gold-medal destination with something for everyone. It is, of course, set squarely in the famous Adirondacks, with easy access to the high peaks (like 5,344-foot Mount Marcy), endless miles of hiking trails, and acres of flatwater paddling—all done surrounded by the scent of fresh pine. And that's only in the summer. Winter is arguably even better: After all, this is the area that made winter sports famous back in the early 20th century. Those hiking trails become cross-country central, the falling water turns to ice for unparalleled ice climbing, and Whiteface Mountain offers Olympic downhill runs. And that's not the only Olympic moment you can have: The bobsled run is open in both winter and summer.

Your Adirondack chair is waiting
up in Lake Placid.

Trip Facts
When to go: Year-round
Difficulty rating: Moderate to hardcore

---

Select a New York Adventure

Classic Adventures Paddle the 1,000 Islands Bike the Finger Lakes Flyfish the Catskills Climb the Shawangunks Play Around Lake Placid

Off the Beaten Path Run the Erie Canal Surf Cast at Montauk Hike the North Country Trail Kayak New York City Raft North Country Whitewater

Return to Top

New York Getaways - Visit the Empire State. Visit New England - Experience the magic of the Northeast outdoors. Biking the Mid-Atlantic - Explore the historic Mid-Atlantic states on bicycle.

RELATED GORP LINKS
GORP New York
New York Parks & Preserves
New York City Weekender