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-- Activities at Southern Adirondack Pines --

Since the key word in Southern Adirondack Pines is “Adirondack,” of course there are ample outdoor activities for all ages and appetites.

 

Scroll down to learn about opportunities for hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and fishing in the area!

Hiking:

There is an abundance of trails within a 10 minute drive, and several within a short walk from Southern Adirondack Pines.  Here is a sample of close trails - click on the name of the trail for a description, directions to the trail head, a trail map, and pictures of the beautiful views from the hike! Please visit often, as we will be expanding the list and detail available for the hiking trails listed.

 

Canoeing:

Stillwater paddling, gentle streams and whitewater are all available near Southern Adirondack Pines. Click on the link below for photo's!

  • Pine Lake – Paddle along and enjoy the peaceful setting of Pine Lake. Explore the beaver dam and hut at the North end of the lake

  • Canada Lake to Stewart’s Landing: Start from Dolgeville Point on Canada Lake or State Fishing Access on West Lake. One day or overnight camping trip.

  • Piseco Outlet to Big Bay and Piseco Lake. About 15 miles north on Rt 10. Parking area on Rt 10, launch and go under Rt 10 to Big Bay. Continue on to Piseco Lake.

  • East Canada Creek, West Branch: Start from Powley-Piseco Road. Good camping and fishing.

  • Sacandaga River, West Branch: Start from Arietta bridge on Route 10. 18 miles to Shaker Place. Overnight camping at Good Luck Lake and Trout Lake

  • West Canada Creek - Launch from Middleville, 8 miles downstream to Herkimer.  Class 1-3 whitewater in the early Summer
     

Mountain Biking:

Opened in 2021, Wheelerville Trails mountian biking facility has gotten awesome reviews and riders from all over the north east. The trail parking is less than 3 miles from Southern Adirondack Pines. Check the link below and their facebook page for conditions and planned events. This is truly a great addition to the outdoor activites offered in the southern Adirondacks!!

 

Fishing:

There are 44 lakes within Fulton County alone, offering ample possibilities for testing your skills. Here is a sampling:

  • Pine Lake: Perch, Pickerel, Bluegills, Bass and Bullhead (Public boat launch is free)

  • Caroga Lakes: East and West Caroga. Browns, Bass, Splake, Perch, Rainbow, Salmon, Bullhead, Crappies (Public boat launch at Caroga State Park, nominal fee)

  • Canada Lakes: Includes Canada, West Lake, Lilly Lake and river. Pickerel, bass, perch, bullheads and some lake trout (Public boat launch on West Lake, off Rt. 29A, is free)

  • Southern Adirondack Pines Own Trout Stream: Brookies, Browns

Tennis:

Southern Adirondack Pines has a hard court dedicated for use by our visitors. The summers at Pine Lake and perfect for tennis - the landscape keeps wind to a minimum and the temperatures are much more comfortable than you'll find on courts in the towns and cities even 15 miles away. Tennis is included with weekly rentals and is available for a reasonable hourly fee for those staying a shorter time.