Winter
Ice Fishing Season
November 15th, 2011 - April 30th, 2012
Countywide518-897-1333
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/32368.html
Season runs thru April 30; November 15-March 15 for northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskellunge, walleye. Verify all regulations for ice fishing ponds, lakes, rivers, streams.
Inside Edge Ski & Bike
630 Glen St (Rt 9)Queensbury, NY 12804
518-793-5676
http://www.insideedgeskiandbike.com
Season: YR
Mountain bike rentals and repairs. Nordic ski rentals.
Lake George Land Conservancy Preserve & Trails
4905 Lake Shore DrBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9673
http://www.lglc.org
Throughout Lake George Watershed preserve including Cat and Thomas Mtn. 16 miles of trails, novice to advanced for hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing; birding. Visit office for trail guides and brochures.
Lake George Recreation Park
Transfer RdLake George, NY 12845
518-668-5771
http://villageoflakegeorge.us
Baseball, softball and soccer fields by reservation; basketball, snowtubing. Marked trails, 5-7km groomed trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing; 5 mile mixed use trail, backcountry skiing. Restrooms.
Lake Vanare Snowmobile Tours
Gage Hill RdLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-4444
http://www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/snowmobiles
Guided ride on groomed trails to Prospect Mountain. Reservations; weather permitting.
Meadowbrook Preserve
Meadowbrook RdQueensbury, NY 12804
518-761-8216
http://recreation.queensbury.net
44 acre multi use park; 1.5 miles marked trail for walking, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Natural Stone Bridge and Caves Park
535 Stone Bridge RdPottersville, NY 12860
518-494-2283
http://www.stonebridgeandcaves.com
Season: Memorial Day - Columbus Day
Largest marble cave entrance in the east. Self-guided tour, caves, waterfall, geological wonders. Guided spelunking adventure tour by reservation. Snowshoe Adventure, self-guided tours; evening moonlight guided tours; snowshoe rentals available, reservations required.
North Creek Ski Bowl
Ski Bowl Rd, Rt 28North Creek, NY 12853
518-251-2411
http://www.goremountain.com
Family friendly skiing on Village Slopes, terrain park with halfpipe, snow tubing, family events, food service available, lit for evening activity.
Northern Warren Trailblazers
Chestertown, NY 12817518-494-0113
http://www.northernwarrentrailblazers.snowclubs.com
Snowmobile trails in southwestern Warren County including Prospect Mountain. One of 4 area snowmobile clubs. ATV's are NOT allowed on snowmobile trails in Warren County. IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available: Thurman Connection website. thurmanconnection.com
Outback Outfitters Guiding Service
636 Barton Mines RdNorth River, NY 12856
518-251-5731
http://www.adirondacksfishingadventures.com
Season: YR
Fish and hunt the Adirondacks for trout, bass, landlocked salmon, pike, trophy deer, bear, grouse and predators. Summer and winter interpretive hiking. Ice fishing, weather permitting. Lodging is available at Outback Lodge.
2,500 acre environmental demonstration forest maintained by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Self-guided 1-mi Grandmother's Tree Nature Trail. Mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Rogers Rock Campground Cross-Country Ski Trails
Rt 9NHague, NY 12836
518-623-1200
http://www.warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/pdfFiles/Rogers%20Rock%20Cross%20Country%20Ski%20Trails.pdf
10 km of groomed trails, through forest, with views of Lake George. 3.2 miles lit for night skiing.
Price: Free
Sacandaga Outdoor Center
1 Whitewater WayHadley, NY 12835
866-696-RAFT, 518-696-RAFT
http://www.4soc.com
Season: YR
Whitewater rafting and tubing on Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers. Raft and Ride horseback packages. Kayak, canoe; guided mountain bike tours; bicycle rentals. Fish with Licensed New York State guides; guided hikes all ages, abilities; guided snowshoe hikes.
South Warren Snowmobile Club Inc
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846518-696-3152
http://www.southwarrenclub.snowclubs.com
Snowmobile trails in southwestern Warren County including Prospect Mountain. One of 4 area snowmobile clubs. ATV's are NOT allowed on snowmobile trails in Warren County. IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available: Thurman Connection website. thurmanconnection.com
Fly fishing float trips and tubing on the Hudson and Schroon Rivers. Thirteenth Lake Evening Floats and Alligator Pond Bass Evening Floats. Guided Archery and Black Powder hunting. Fishing and tubing packages available with Saratoga/North Creek Railway. Guided snowshoe treks.
Snowmobile trails in southwestern Warren County including Prospect Mountain. One of 4 area snowmobile clubs. ATV's are NOT allowed on snowmobile trails in Warren County. IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available at this website.
Guided lazy river Class 1 tubing for the entire family on lower Hudson River. Guided kayak and canoe tours. Snow tubing, snowshoeing, sledding, weather permitting.
Tubby Tubes Company Snow Park
1289 Lake AveLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-7222
http://www.tubbytubestubing.com
Season: YR
Year round fun on 9 snow tubing runs. Ages 2 and up, reservations. Winter tubing for all ages. Sledding and snowshoeing, tubing lift, warming lodge, snack bar.
Price: $
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Center
5239 Lake Shore DrBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9767
http://www.upyondafarm.com
Season: YR
72 acre facility; Museum features wildlife exhibits of native mammals and birds; children's activity room. Nature programs, Butterfly and perennial gardens, birding, honeybees, Maple sugaring, woodworking. Hiking, picnic shelter. Guided snowshoe hikes.
1 3/4 mile hiking trail maintained by the Queensbury Land Conservancy, Van Dusen Preserve offers all types of terrain from level to sloping and, in some sections, quite steep. Well marked trail provides round-trip loop to crest of mountain ridge overlooking Glens Falls and Queensbury. Walking, hiking, wildlife observation, snowshoeing; parking. NO vehicles, camping or campfires are permitted.
Warren County Nature Trail & Nordic Ski System
Hudson St ExtWarrensburg, NY 12885
518-623-5576
http://www.warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/X_Ski.htm
Adjacent to Hudson River with pleasant overlook, unusual rock formations at river's edge. 2 mile novice to moderate trails. 3.5 mile Nordic trail, novice to expert. Trail head kiosk, parking.
Groomed trails on leeward side of mountain for all levels. 1,010 ft vertical drop, longest run 1.5 mile, 85% snowmaking, night skiing. Tubing park, terrain park; ski school, rentals, demo days, cafeteria, lounge, restaurant, ski patrol. Summer thru fall chairlift ride up, hike down; mountain biking, volleyball courts, horseshoes, bonfire pit.
Wolf Pond Stables, Inc
473 Wolf Pond RdStony Creek, NY 12878
518-696-5575
http://www.wolfpondstables.com
Season: YR
An equine retreat, trails, boarding, training and lessons.
1000 Acres Horseback Riding
465 Warrensburg RdStony Creek, NY 12878
518-696-2444
http://www.1000acres.com
Season: YR
Summer and winter guided trail rides.
Season: YR
ADK is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of NYS Forest Preserve, parks, wild lands and waters. Walk-in information center offers lecture programs; hiking, snowshoe, skiing maps and reference materials.
Beaver Brook Outfitters
2349 Rt 28Wevertown, NY 12886
888-454-8433, 518-251-3394
http://www.beaverbrook.net
Season: YR
Family adventure fun. Guided whitewater rafting; lazy river tubing, canoeing and kayaking. Guided fishing, hiking, overnight camping, climbing and caving, snowshoe trips, winter excursions available. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe equipment rentals.
Bennett's Riding Stable
1410 Lake AveLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-4444
http://www.lakegeorgenewyork.com/horses
Season: YR
Guided scenic horseback rides, 1-hr to all day. Junior trail rides. Sunset dinner ride to Beech Mtn and dinner rides by reservation. Guided winter trail rides by reservation, weather permitting. Family owned and operated since 1942.
Berry Pond Preserve
Lake George Recreation Center Transfer RdLake George, NY 12845
518-644-9673, http://www.lglc.org/NaturePreserves/BerryPond.asp
Berry Pond Preserve includes a pristine wetland and open water wilderness that is home to an active beaver community and contains a small great blue heron rookery. 1,436 acres in the Towns of Lake George, Warrensburg and Lake Luzerne. Easy to moderately marked challenging hiking trails off views of Lake George and the Adirondacks.
Caroline Fish Memorial Trail at Town of Chester Recreation Center
3 Dynamite HillChestertown, NY 12817
518-494-2722
http://www.northwarren.com/index/xcountry
Multi-use trail, variety of terrain for varying skill levels of mountain biking; biking. 11 km of novice-intermediate cross country trails; night skiing; snowshoeing.
Cat and Thomas Mountains Preserve
Valley Woods RdBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9673
http://www.lglc.org
1850-acre preserve, maintained by The Lake George Land Conservancy. Use orange trail to Thomas Mountain 1.5 miles, along an old logging road. Yellow trail to Cat Mountain for 2.5 miles, also along an old logging road. Summit of Cat takes in 270 degree views of Lake George and Adirondack Mountains. Blue trail 2.25 miles, through more wooded and rugged terrain across the ridgeline from summit of Thomas to summit of Cat.
Season: YR
Guided trail rides and lessons on 1000's of acres with great mountain views. All levels of riding ability; Western and English; indoor riding arena. Accommodations for people AND their horses. Winter sleigh rides.
Season: YR
Playground, softball, soccer fields, basketball, tennis courts, hiking. Picnic, BBQ pavilion rental by reservation. Fishing and ice skating pond; restrooms. Saucer sledding only, saucers available for Park use, or bring your own. Weather permitting.
Price: Free
Crandall Park International Trails
Glen StGlens Falls, NY 12801
518-761-3813
http://www.cityofglensfalls.com
Season: YR
7km of varied terrain for running and walking, snowshoeing. Trails are groomed and lighted for cross-country skiing.
Price: Free
Cunningham's Ski Barn
1 Main StNorth Creek, NY 12853
518-251-3215
http://www.cunninghamsskibarn.com
Private 25km groomed cross country trails; 10km back country trails in North Creek and at Beaver Meadow. Guided trips, instructions. Complete shop offers ski, board and snowshoe rentals.
Dynamite Hill at Town of Chester Recreation Center
3 Dynamite HillChestertown, NY 12817
518-494-2722
http://www.northwarren.com/index/xcountry
One trail with rope tow for beginner and novice skiers, night skiing. Sledding, ice skating, warming hut. Half-mile, marked nature trail. Seasonal picnic and playground.
Season: YR
Four-season recreation. Ice skating on frozen pond, weather permitting, warming hut. Pool, playground, ball fields, tennis, bath house.
Price: Free
Season: Jan-Mar
Snowmobile and ATV riding on Lake George. Guided snomobile tours of Prospect Mountain; ATV rentals available. 18 yr and older, valid driver's license REQUIRED, reservations. Weather permitting.
Feeder Canal Towpath Trail
Glens Falls, NY518-792-5363
http://www.feedercanal.com/FeederCanalAlliance3.htm
Season: YR
Beginning of historic 9-mile towpath trail and waterway at Feeder Dam, Richardson St and Haviland Ave. Listed on New York State and National Register of Historic Places, National Recreation Trail system. Walk, bicycle, paddle; cross-country ski, snowshoe.
Price: Free
Friends Lake Inn Snowshoe Center, Cross-Country Trails
963 Friends Lake RdChestertown, NY 12817
518-494-4751
http://www.friendslake.com
Season: YR
32 km private varied wooded trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. 16km dedicated snowshoe trails. Instructions, private snowshoe and cross-country lessons by appointment; guided trips available. Ski and snowshoe rentals.
Garnet Hill Lodge & Vacation Center
13th Lake RdNorth River, NY 12856
800-497-4207, 518-251-2150
http://www.garnet-hill.com
55km of groomed trails, novice-expert. 30km dedicated snowshoe trails. Guided backcountry skiing; lessons, rentals, shuttle bus.
Glens Falls Civic Center
1 Civic Center PlzGlens Falls, NY 12801
518-798-0366
http://www.glensfallscc.com
Season: YR
The region's center for sports and entertainment, featuring a variety of shows and events. AHL Hockey affiliate of NHL Philadelphia Flyers. Theater, musicals, family shows, concerts, high school basketball, volleyball, ice skating, and more!
Glens Falls Recreation Center Ice Rink
Fire RdGlens Falls, NY 12801
518-761-3855
http://www.cityofglensfalls.com
Season: Oct-Mar
Indoor skating rink. Limited skate rentals available. Various days and times.
Winter activities include downhill, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing. Non-competitive family-oriented events, regional and Northeastern ski races. Lift/Lodging packages available. Scenic gondola rides, mountain biking, festivals, hiking.
Gore Mountain Snow Train
December 30th, 2011 - March 31st, 2012
3 Railroad PlaceNorth Creek, NY 12853
877-726-7245, http://www.goremountainsnowtrain.com
Season: Arrive North Creek, 9:15am; departs North Creek, 4:30pm
Winter snow trains Friday thru Sunday to Gore Mountain via Saratoga Springs offer full length dome cars, on-board dining, coach seating. Group rates and packages available. Ticketed passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. Snow Train to run daily February 19-26.
Price: $
Gurney Lane Recreation Area
118 Gurney LaneQueensbury, NY 12804
518-761-8216
http://recreation.queensbury.net
Season: YR
4+ miles marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing; pool, playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pond, sledding. Weather permitting.
Price: Free; Swim $
Snowmobile trails in southwestern Warren County including Prospect Mountain. One of 4 area snowmobile clubs. ATV's are NOT allowed on snowmobile trails in Warren County. IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available: Thurman Connection website. thurmanconnection.com
Hickory Ski Center
43 Hickory Hill RdWarrensburg, NY 12885
518-623-5754
http://www.hickoryskicenter.com
Family oriented, full service ski area. 1,200' drop, 19 trails beginner-expert skiing; telemarkers and boarders. Back country and glades, bump runs and groomed intermediate slopes. Lite fare. Adjacent to Thurman Connection Snowmobile Trail System-IMPORTANT 2011-2012 NOTES: Rail trails from Stony Creek to North Creek now service trains; snowmobiles prohibited. Request updated map at www.VisitLakeGeorge.com. Connector trail to Speculator closed for 1/2 mile at Bowen Hill Rd and River Rd. Updated map to be available: Thurman Connection website. thurmanconnection.com
Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve
Hudson Pointe BlvdQueensbury, NY 12804
518-761-8216
http://recreation.queensbury.net
83+ acre nature preserve along the Hudson River. 2+ miles marked trails for walking, mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Also .75 mile nature trail. Fishing access.
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