Your stay at the Lodge gives
you direct access to many activities at no extra
charge, plus we can arrange for any off-site activities you
may be interested in as well. Our Adventure Concierge
will help you select, schedule and prepare for the outdoor
activities that you enjoy. View Our Calendar of Events... Free Activities at the Lodge...
Hiking
On 600 acres of ski trails with
many interesting views and destinations including:
Hooper's Garnet Mine, the Sugar House, Putty Pond.
Or hike to back country spots in the Siamese Pond
Wilderness area on well maintained and well marked
trails. more...
Walking,
Birding and Nature
There are many shorter, comfortable walks
available on the pleasant trails surrounding the
Lodge. They offer stunning views of
Thirteenth Lake and
the surrounding mountains, many species of
animals,
trees and plants to enjoy as well as tables and
benches to sit and take in the natural surroundings.
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Paddling -
Canoeing/Kayaking
Take one of our canoes
or kayaks out on the lake and explore the
many quiet and interesting spots along its
pristine, totally uninhabited shores.
Loons and beavers are regular inhabitants as
are osprey, eagles and hawks.
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Tennis
Our professional tennis courts are available
to play on as singles or doubles.
Pickle ball can also be played on the courts.
Swimming
Nearby Thirteenth Lake offers
access for both supervised and open water swimming on a completely
unspoiled Adirondack lake; With
exclusive access to a
beach, dock and picnic area for the whole
family to enjoy.
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Ping Pong,
Foosball,
Billiards, Lawn Games
Enjoy the use of our ping pong, foosball
and billiards table in our guest lounge for some
competitive family fun. Or play
croquet, horseshoes or badminton on the
lawn.
Trail Running
Our 30 miles of
maintained trails are ideal for running as
well as hiking and mountain biking.
There are easy level trails as well
challenging hills to conquer that will match
runners of all ages and abilities.
Great for competition training!
Geocaching
Geocaching is the hot new
outdoor activity that is sweeping across the world.
It's a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game that
players use
GPS-enabled devices to find hidden containers and
then share their experiences online. Numerous
locations are designated in the area around Garnet
Hill Lodge.
Mountain Biking
Use our mountain bike trails and
hiking trails to enjoy thrilling bike rides from
easy to adventurous. (Mountain bike rental
is included with overnight stay).
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Fishing
Take a boat out on Thirteenth
Lake and fish to your hearts content, or arrange for
a guided fishing trip at the Adventure Center where
you can be taken to some of the best secluded spots
in the Adirondacks. (We don't supply fishing gear).
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Sun bathing
Pull up an Adirondack chair and
relax on our lawn overlooking the lake, or head on
down to the beach and enjoy the sun and water up
close.
Star gazing
Our location at 2000' above sea level and far
from any city or lighted area, gives us some of the
darkest skies to be found anywhere. So bring
your telescope or even a pair of binoculars and be
wowed by the vast array of astronomical objects that can
be seen on a clear night.
Whitewater rafting through the Hudson River Gorge is an
amazing way to experience the natural beauty and excitement
of the Adirondacks. Spend a weekend or settle in for a week of outdoor
excitement. Either way, you'll treasure your stay with us
and this one of a kindadventure that feels a world away.
Check out the rafting companies you can team up to have a
great day on the Hudson and a great stay at Garnet Hill
Lodge with a great price for both.
ARO
Adventures North River, NY - 5 minutes from Garnet Hill
Lodge - 1-800-525-7238