Plan Your Trip
The Trip Planner allows you to save a list of your favorite events, outdoor activities, and attractions to better plan your visit to the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor.
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Attractions
Bennett's Riding Stable
Guided scenic horseback rides, 1-hr to all day. Junior trail rides for the little ones. Spectacular 2-hr ride to Beech Mt.; sunset dinner rides. Guided winter trail rides by reservation, weather permittimg. Family owned and operated since 1942.
Rte 9N South
11, NY 12846
- Phone: 518-696-4444
- Web: http://www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses
Adirondack Golf
ADA approved mini-golf. 18 holes, "A Walk Through the Adirondack Park." Ice cream treats-sodas, cones etc.
530 Lake Ave
11, NY 12846
- Phone: 518-696-4281
Friends Lake Inn Snowshoe Center
16 km of dedicated snowshoe trails; 32 km of trails for hiking, & XC skiing. Instructions, XC & snowshoe rentals; Guided trips available.
963 Friends Lake Rd
16, NY 12817
- Phone: 518-494-4751
- Web: http://www.friendslake.com
Lynn Benevento Gallery
A gallery of Adirondack art by Lynn Benevento. Paintings and prints of Adirondack Mountain scenery, hot air balloons, woodland flowers and more.
4 Bridge St
11, NY 12846
- Phone: 518-696-5702
- Web: http://www.lynnbenevento.com
Birding~Gore Mountain Area
Ride the gondola and take a short hike to summit fire tower or hike the full 9 mile distance. Accessible from 13th Lake-Siamese Ponds Wilderrness area. Look for Boreal forest species.
Schaefer Trail
3, NY 12853
- Phone: 518-761-6366
- Web: http://www.visitadirondacks.com
Johnsburg Library
Library.
219 Main Street
3, NY 12853
- Phone: 518-251-4343
- Web: http://www.sals.edu/johnsburg.shtml
Loon Lake Beach
Swim, picnic. June-Labor Day. Free.
Jct Rtes 8 & 9
16, NY 12817
- Phone: 518-494-2711
- Web: http://www.townofchesterny.org
Dr Jacques Grunblatt Memorial Beach
Swim, Picnic. Late June-Labor Day. Free.
Ski Bowl Rd
3, NY 12853
- Phone: 518-251-2421
Our Town Theatre Group
Performs major productions; presents staged and costumed play readings. Sponsors the annual productions by Pendragon Theater and the Seagle Colony; Film Festival and produces theatre workshops for Children's Theatre, Directing, and Acting.
Tannery Pond Community Ctr
228 Main St
3, NY 12853
- Phone: 518-810-8722
- Web: http://www.ottg.org
Events
River Jack Zucchini~Song Writing
June 15th, 2010
Write a song! Ages 7-8; pre-registration required. 3pm, free
Town of Chester Public Library
6307 Main St
16, NY 12817
- Phone: 518-494-5384
- Web: http://www.chesterlib.adirondack.ny.us
Outdoor Activities
Bennett's Riding Stable
Guided scenic horseback rides, 1-hr to all day. Junior trail rides for the little ones. Spectacular 2-hr ride to Beech Mt.; sunset dinner rides. Guided winter trail rides by reservation, weather permittimg. Family owned and operated since 1942.
Rte 9N South
11, NY 12846
- Phone: 518-696-4444
- Web: http://www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses
Circle B Ranch
Year round horseback riding, lessons on 1000's of acres with great mountain views. Sleigh rides in the winter. All levels of riding ability; Indoor riding arena. Accommodations for people AND their horses.
771 Potterbrook Rd
16, NY 12817
- Phone: 518-494-4888
- Web: http://www.circlebranch.net
Garnet Hill Lodge Mountain Biking
Dedicated trails for beginner to expert riders. Mountain Bike rentals for the whole family, full or half-day. Bike lift and shuttle service available.
13th Lake Rd
6, NY 12856
- Phone: 518-251-2444
- Web: http://www.garnet-hill.com
Palmer Pond Trails
Moderate marked hiking trails with great Adirondack vistas.
State Rte 8
16, NY 12817
- Phone: 518-745-4481
ATV Trails at Mt Kenyon Campground
ATV accessible trails available with TRAILPASS.
1571 Lake Ave
11, NY 12846
Siamese Ponds Wilderness Hiking Trails
52 miles of marked hiking trails in southeastern part of Adirondack Park. Access to trails from Route 8 in Bakers Mills or 13th Lake Rd in North River. Over 36 ponds & lakes originate here. Contact DEC for hiking trail maps.
State Rte 8
8, NY 12811
- Phone: 518-623-1200
- Web: http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/22596.html
1/2 Mile Ranch Camping Resort
Campground, motel, restaurant and saloon. Paddle boat rentals, fishing, swimming, stocked fishing pond.
479 Lake Ave
11, NY 12846
- Phone: 518-696-3113
- Web: http://www.halfmileranch.com
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