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Get outside in Saranac Lake

Spring into adventure

Spring comes alive in Saranac Lake, where outdoor activities are always close at hand and full of fresh energy. As the snow melts and the landscape shifts to vibrant greens, flowing rivers, and budding wildflowers, it’s easy to step outside and get moving. Trails are just minutes from downtown, offering everything from hiking and trail running to mountain biking, while thawing lakes and rivers invite early-season paddles surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season.

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Get outside in Saranac Lake

Dive into summer adventures

Summer shines in Saranac Lake, where outdoor activites are always close at hand and full of energy. Sunlight warms the forests and fields, wildflowers bloom in every color, and the lakes and rivers sparkle, inviting you to dive in. Trails just minutes from downtown offer endless options, including hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, while paddling, swimming, and fishing let you soak in the season’s sights and sounds.

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Get outside in Saranac Lake

Fall in love with outdoor adventures

Fall glows in Saranac Lake, where outdoor activities are always close at hand and full of energy. Crisp air fills the forests and fields, leaves turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, and the lakes and rivers reflect the season’s colors. Trails just minutes from downtown offer endless options, including hiking, trail running, and mountain biking, while paddling, fishing, and scenic strolls let you soak in the sights and sounds of autumn.

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Glide into winter adventures

Winter sparkles in Saranac Lake, where outdoor activities are always close at hand and full of energy. Snow blankets the forests and fields, ice glistens on the lakes and rivers, and the crisp air invites you to bundle up and explore. Trails just minutes from downtown offer endless options, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking, while skating, ice fishing, and sledding let you soak in the sights and sounds of the season.

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Paddling in the spring in Saranac Lake.

Season of adventure

Whether you’re tackling the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge, exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail, or enjoying a relaxed walk at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center or the Paul Smith’s VIC, spring is the perfect time to get outside. Low-elevation hikes highlight waterfalls and budding forests, paddling the Saranac River offers peaceful early-season adventures, and spots like Mount Pisgah provide a mix of adventure and fun. Trails, rivers, wildlife, and spring blooms create endless ways to reconnect with nature.

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The Saranac River in the summer.

Season of adventure

Whether you’re tackling the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge, exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail, or enjoying a relaxed walk at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center or the Paul Smith’s VIC, summer is the perfect time to get outside. Lush trails highlight wildflowers and leafy forests, paddling the Saranac River offers refreshing adventures, and spots like Mount Pisgah provide a mix of adventure and fun.  Trails, rivers, wildlife, and sun-soaked landscapes create endless ways to reconnect with nature.

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Fall views by a river.

Season of adventure

Whether you’re tackling the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge, exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail, or enjoying a relaxed walk at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center or the Paul Smith’s VIC, fall is the perfect time to get outside. Trails wind through forests painted in brilliant reds, oranges, and golds, paddling the Saranac River offers peaceful autumn adventures, and spots like Mount Pisgah provide a mix of challenge and seasonal beauty. Trails, rivers, wildlife, and colorful foliage create endless ways to reconnect with nature.

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Snowshoers sitting in a lean-to.

Season of adventure

Whether you’re tackling the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge, exploring the Adirondack Rail Trail, or enjoying a relaxed walk at Dewey Mountain Recreation Center or the Paul Smith’s VIC, winter is the perfect time to get outside. Snow-covered trails invite snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking, while the frozen lakes invite ice skating and ice fishing adventures. Spots like Mount Pisgah seasonal fun and downhill skiing. Snowy trails, frozen rivers, wildlife tracks in the snow, and sparkling winter landscapes create endless ways to reconnect with nature.

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A fire tower hike near Saranac Lake.

Love Your ADK

Protect the places you love in Saranac Lake by exploring responsibly and leaving every trail, shoreline, and summit better than you found it. Follow Leave No Trace and be part of Love Your ADK by packing out what you bring in, staying on marked trails, and respecting wildlife so these landscapes stay wild and welcoming for everyone.
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The summit of Ampersand Mountain in the winter.

Love Your ADK

Protect the places you love in Saranac Lake by exploring responsibly and leaving every trail, shoreline, and summit better than you found it. Follow Leave No Trace and be part of Love Your ADK by packing out what you bring in, staying on marked trails, and respecting wildlife so these landscapes stay wild and welcoming for everyone.
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A group of people hiking.

Leave No Trace 7 Principles

Know before you go

Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain. Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.

Stick to trails and camp overnight right

Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.

Trash your trash and pick up poop

Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they’re not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6–8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.

Leave it as you found it

Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.

Be careful with fire

Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.

Keep wildlife wild

Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed, or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.

Share our trails and manage your pet

Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.

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Saranac Lake fall foliage.

Leave No Trace 7 Principles

Know before you go

Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain. Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.

Stick to trails and camp overnight right

Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.

Trash your trash and pick up poop

Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they’re not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6–8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.

Leave it as you found it

Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.

Be careful with fire

Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.

Keep wildlife wild

Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed, or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.

Share our trails and manage your pet

Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.

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Cross-country skiing in Saranac Lake.

Leave No Trace 7 Principles

Know before you go

Be prepared! Remember food, water, and clothes to protect you from cold, heat, and rain. Use maps to plan where you’re going. Check them along the way so you’ll stay on course and avoid getting lost. Learn about the areas you plan to visit.

Stick to trails and camp overnight right

Walk and ride on designated trails to protect trailside plants. Camp only on existing or designated campsites to avoid damaging vegetation.

Trash your trash and pick up poop

Pack it in, pack it out. Put litter—even crumbs, peels and cores—in garbage bags and carry it home. Use bathrooms or outhouses when available. If they’re not available, bury human waste in a small hole 6–8 inches deep and 200 feet or 70 big steps from water and the trail.

Leave it as you found it

Leave plants, rocks, and historical items as you find them so others can enjoy them. Treat living plants with respect. Carving, hacking, or peeling plants may kill them.

Be careful with fire

Use a camp stove for cooking. Stoves are easier to cook on and create less impact than a fire. If you want to have a campfire, be sure it’s permitted and safe to build a fire in the area you’re visiting. Use only existing fire rings to protect the ground from heat. Keep your fire small.

Keep wildlife wild

Observe wildlife from a distance and never approach, feed, or follow them. Human food is unhealthy for all wildlife and feeding them starts bad habits. Protect wildlife and your food by securely storing your meals and trash.

Share our trails and manage your pet

Be considerate when passing others on the trail. Keep your pet under control to protect it, other visitors, and wildlife. Be sure the fun you have outdoors does not bother anyone else. Remember, other visitors are there to enjoy the outdoors too.

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