NY, USA · 4,965 residents

SARANAC LAKE

World-class: several sports with excellent options close to town.

★ In-depth guideLake Placid, NYTwo-time Winter Olympic village in the Adirondack High Peaks, with Wilmington Notch crags, the 46 High Peaks trailheads, Whiteface skiing and canoe country on the doorstep.
What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Climbing100
Kayaking89
Hiking81
Skiing60
  • Mount Pisgah Ski Center2 km
  • Paul Smith VIC17 km
  • Mount Van Hoevenberg21 km
  • Whiteface Mountain Ski Center21 km
  • Titus Mountain49 km
How Saranac Lake gets to 90

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesStrong
  • Best activityExcellent
  • Second activityStrong
  • Third activityStrong
  • VarietyStrong
  • Out the doorStrong
Wild landExcellent
  • Public landExcellent
BasecampExcellent
  • Places to stayExcellent
  • CampingExcellent
  • FoodExcellent
  • KidsExcellent
  • Rainy-day backupsExcellent
  • Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
  • Fuel and groceriesExcellent
Adventure townExcellent
  • Visitor lodging per residentExcellent
  • Outdoor businessesExcellent
Where they are

SARANAC LAKE AND ITS TOP SPOTS

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