Old Forge Region

Loop Hike

Cascade Lake Loop

Just off of Big Moose Road and right around the corner from the Moss Lake Loop, the 5.5 mile trail around Cascade Lake is full of old forest, lake views (best from the old...

Loop Hike

Moss Lake Loop

For a gentle and pleasant walk, the 2.5-mile loop around Moss Lake is a great option conveniently located off Big Moose Road in the Eagle Bay area.  Winding through the Fulton Chain Wild Forest,...

Fulton Chain Trifecta

Rocky Mountain

A shorter and easier (though no less steep) hike than its neighbor, Black Bear Mountain, Rocky Mountain is a great hike for families and hikers with dogs. Even though it’s a quick hike, you...

Fulton Chain Trifecta

Black Bear Mountain

Rising up from Inlet, Black Bear Mountain begins from the same trailhead as Rocky Mountain, a slightly smaller neighboring peak. Black Bear Mountain has great views of the lakes below, and while steep in...

Fire Tower Challenge

Stillwater Mountain

Hike Stillwater Mountain near Old Forge, a short ~1.9-mile round trip to a renovated fire tower. The trail closes each fall for hunting season.

Black River Wild Forest

Woodhull Mountain

Hike or bike to Woodhull Mountain near Old Forge, the longest fire tower trip at about 15 miles round trip on an old railroad bed and foot trail.

Fire Tower Challenge

Bald Mountain Fire Tower Hike | Old Forge, Adirondacks

Hike Bald Mountain (Rondaxe) near Old Forge — the most-visited fire tower in the Adirondacks. A 2-mile round trip with a steep rocky pitch, panoramic summit views, and a renovated fire tower worth the...

Mountain Biking

McCauley Mountain

Old Forge's three-peak MTB network: McCauley, Little Moose and Maple Ridge. New flow trails, beginner picks, parking and what to know before you ride.

Moose River Plains Wild Forest

Limekiln Lake

This lake is another gem. Located close to the town of Inlet, NY, Limekiln is a popular summer camping spot as the public campground has 271 campsites.

Seventh Lake

On a beautiful and sunny day in May, the PureADK duo and their adventurous companions, Matt and Sarah, ventured to the Western-Central Adirondack region to get in some spring paddling.

Lodging

Our Weekend Getaway at Great Pines

Formerly The North Woods Inn, Great Pines has a prime location on Fourth Lake and is not only a great place to stay, but also a great place to dine! With a large variety...