High Falls Gorge is a 22 acre, privately owned nature park. With safe trail access for all ages, you can view four splendid Adirondack waterfalls cascading over rocks into a deep crevice carved a billion years ago. In the shadow of Whiteface Mountain, you can take a nature walk to view the famous AuSable River as it cascades over ancient granite cliffs. Sturdy bridges, walkways, and groomed walking trails provide safe access to breathtaking Adirondack views and scenic photographic vantage points.
From mid-September through Halloween, Rulfs offers U-Pick Pumpkins. Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch run on the weekends from 10am – 4pm. Weekday rides are by appointment only, so it’s best to call ahead. Rulfs also offers a variety of pre-picked pumpkins in the greenhouse (located next to the store.) All pumpkins are $.50 per lb, but never more than $9.00 each!
Explore The Wild Center and its new Wild Walk—an elevated trail across the Adirondack treetops. Find new ways to connect with nature through outdoor experiences and guided paddling trips, and explore a 54,000-square-foot museum with live animals and hands-on everything.
Named the top sports moment of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated, the “Miracle on Ice” was a huge win for the US that is still talked about to this day. Named after the coach of the “Miracle on Ice,” the 1980 Herb Brooks Arena has an essence that almost brings you back to that famed day, even if you weren’t there. Herb Brooks Arena is a 7,700 seat venue that still hosts events today. From national and international figure skating and Stars on Ice, to USA Hockey and ECAC Championships, the 1980 Rink still fills with a cheering crowd just as it did on that special day. If you’re visiting Lake Placid, stopping at the Olympic Center and taking a walk through the Herb Brooks Arena is a must.
A relatively short trail for a rewarding mountaintop experience featuring views of the Village of Lake Placid and High Peaks region. Be sure to pay attention to signs. There are several intersections with unmarked paths. After .4 miles, an intersection marks the split for the short and long trails. The shorter, steeper route on the right is .8 miles and may be a challenge for small children, those with physical impairments, or a fear of heights. The longer 1.6 mile trail on the left follows Echo Pond and has a more gradual ascent. Both trails combine for a 2.4 mile loop. Directions: 1.5 miles | 5 minute drive Turn left out of the Golden Arrow. Take a slight left onto Parkside Drive (past the church, towards the toboggan chute.) At the four way, turn left onto Mirror Lake Drive. Turn right onto Northwood Drive. Turn left onto Northwood School. Turn left to stay on Northwood School. Parking will be on the left.
This trail in the Whiteface Mountain Intensive Use Area ascends 1.6 miles and 1,160 feet from the trailhead, to the 2,400-foot summit. Enjoy spectacular views of Whiteface Mountain, including the ski trails and summit. The trail is part of the Flume Trail Network and is open to the public for day use free of charge. Bikes are allowed on the first .4 mile of the trail. The summit provides views of the West Branch Ausable River Valley, Sentinel Range, and Stephenson Range. Directions: 9.8 miles | 16 minute drive Turn left out of Golden Arrow parking lot. Stay straight on 86E towards Wilmington. Turn left into the Whiteface Mountain Ski Area. Free parking is located at Kids Campus.
This north trail in the Giant Mountain Wilderness extends 2.5 miles and ascends 1,110 feet from the trailhead, to a .1 mile spur trail that ascends another 150 feet to a 2,530-foot lookout point. The lookout provides scenic views of Hurricane Mountain, the Boquet River Valley, Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and nearby Giant Mountain. Directions: 22.3 miles | 31 minute drive Turn left out of Golden Arrow parking lot. Turn right at the second light (Sentinel Rd.) Continue on 73E to Keene. Turn left onto 9N S. Continue for 5.7 miles. The Trailhead will be on the right.