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Plenty of paddling at Rollins Pond.
Boat Launch Sites
Rollins Pond Boat Launch
State Route 30
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Operated by the NYS DEC Access via Rollins Pond Campground. On Route 30, 12 miles South West of Saranac Lake. Hard ramp. 25hp motor restriction. Parking for 10 cars and trailers.

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Nature and Historic Walks
McKenzie Pond Trail
611 McKenzie Pond Road
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Trail Fine scenery awaits at the end of this 2 mile trail to McKenzie Pond, on the west side of the 36,200 acre McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Area. White Pine Island is an arresting focal point, so named for the giant white pine. This trail is mostly...

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Aerial view of Second Pond
Flatwater Paddles
Second Pond to the Lower Locks
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Second Pond to the Lower Locks on the Saranac River is a beautiful trip that ends at a unique lock, and it is an easy paddle with lots of opportunities to observe wildlife.

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Road Loops / Tours
Mt Pisgah Loop
39 Main Street
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Saranac Lake's ponds and mountains are looped by this 8 mile ride. Ride through Saranac Lake's downtown, then climb on easy slopes around Mt Pisgah, the local ski mountain. DISTANCE: 8 - 14 miles depending on route. DIRECTIONS: Take Main Street to...

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Shoreline trees start to show vibrant fall colors.
Flatwater Paddles
South Creek to Hungry Bay via Middle Saranac Lake
Route 3
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

The destination on this trip is a high rock face on the eastern shore of Hungry Bay, south of campsite 82. This paddling route begins on a small creek, where you are surrounded with bog plants including tamarack trees, pitcher plants...

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Flatwater Paddles, Nature and Historic Walks
Church Pond
Paul Smiths

Church Pond is a picturesque, roadside body of water that is equally fun to canoeing or just stop for a photo. Either way, you can't go wrong. Church Pond is on Paul Smith's Conservation Easement lands, and is open for public recreation.

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A little gem of a swimming beach at Lake Clear.
Attractions, Swimming
Lake Clear Beach
Route 30
Lake Clear
(518) 891-1900

The popular beach on Lake Clear is on the radar for most folks for a summer swim. The grade is gentle so you can wade out quite far or spend time relaxing in the sand.

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Two people canoeing towards the sunset on Lower Saranac Lake
Flatwater Paddles
Lower Saranac Lake
Route 3
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

The paddling route from State Bridge to Ampersand Bay offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the area. Lower Saranac Lake was referred to by the Native Americans as the "Lake of the Clustered Stars," which may have referred to the...

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Fishing Holes
Little Colby Pond
Forest Home Road
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1900

From the intersection of Route 3 and Route 86 in Saranac Lake, follow Route 3. Continue to Edgewood Road on the left. This turns into Ampersand Drive, and then Forest Home Road will be on the left. Follow Forest Home Road...

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Second Pond is a popular choice for access to the Saranac Chain of Lakes.
Boat Launch Sites
Second Pond Boat Launch
State Route 3
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

On Route 3, 3.5 miles South West of Saranac Lake, you will find the State Bridge Boat Launch at Second Pond. This boat launch provides access to Lower Saranac Lake and the Saranac Lake Island Campground & Day Use Area.

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