Lake George is the gateway to the southeast Adirondacks and gives easy access to the entire Adirondacks region and the State of Vermont. The region boasts numerous scenic mountain Lakes including Lake George, Lake Champlain, Schroon Lake, and Great Sacandaga Lake. There is good riding in all directions with a nice mix of exciting twisties and scenic sweepers. The rides below are listed according to the regions names in blue on the map. Be sure to click on the many maroon links in the descriptions for more information.

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The Eastern Lakes region has many of the Adirondack's best twisty roads. The elevation change from the mountains down to the lakes produce roads with many tight corners. The scenery is terrific with mountains to the west and Lake George and Lake Champlain to the east. Highlights include Fort Ticonderoga, Crown Point, and a ride up to historic Mount Defiance. Great roads include Tracy Road (Route 6) - (video), Ensign Pond Road (Route 4) - (video), Palisades Road - (video),  Lincoln Pond Road (Route 7) - (video), Hoffman Road (Route 24) - (video - begin @ 2:20), Route 8 and Elephant Rock, Route 74, Diamond Point Road, Schroon River Road, and Route 9N.

Ride #1 - This 222 mile ride is filled with great twisty roads and spectacular lake scenery. You'll ride along Lake George, Schroon Lake, and Lake Champlain. Some of the Adirondacks Best Twisty Roads are on this ride including Tracy Road (Route 6) - (video), Ensign Pond Road (Route 4) - (video),  Palisades Road - (video), Lincoln Pond Road (Route 7) (video), Hoffman Road (Route 24) (video - begin @ 2:20), Route 8 and Elephant Rock, Route 74, Diamond Point Road, Schroon River Road, and Route 9N. (approx 5 1/2 hours without stops.)

Ticonderoga Lunch Suggestions:  reviews.               Ride Report: Report

Great Sacandaga Lake forms the southern border of Adirondack Park. Route 4 - (video) is an exciting twisty road that follows the north shore of this lake. Route 30 is the Adirondack version of Route 100 in Vermont. It is a scenic road that runs north-south through the entire Park.

Ride #1 - This 219 mile features a great warm-up twisty ride on Glenn Falls Mountain Road - (video) and then a very scenic and twisty ride on Route 4 - (video) along Great Sacandaga Lake. Route 30 then climbs into the heart of the Adirondacks at Indian Lake. There are some great twists on 28N and  Boreas Road (Route 2) before the ride turns south. There is an exciting run on CR 24 (Hoffman Road/Irishtown Road) - (video - begin @ 2:20) and then a scenic ride along back roads to Lake George. (approx 5 hours without stops.)

Lunch at Cafe Sarah in North Creek (518-251-5959).       Ride Report:  Report

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Lake Placid is the jewel of the northern Adirondacks. This Olympic City still has many sites from the 1980 Olympics including the bobsled runs and the ski jump. Riders can also ride Route 431 to the top of Whiteface Mountain for a great view.

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Ride #1 - This 255 mile ride follows Route 30 into the heart of the northern Adirondacks and goes past the Adirondacks tallest peaks and skirts the Olympic town of  Lake Placid. Riders will get to ride Route 18 (Forest Home Rd) & Route 431 (BONE Route) to the top of Whiteface Mountain. Things get exciting when the ride hits Hurricaine Road (video) before ending with a pretty ride on Route 9 along Schroon Lake. (approx. 6 1/2 hours without stops.)

Lunch at the ADK Cafe in Keene (518-576-9111) or in Lake Placid (reviews).        Ride report: Report

Vermont has some of the best riding in the northeast. Route 17 over Appalachian Gap, Route 100 through Glanville Reservation, and Rout 73 over Brandon Gap are justly famous. The combination of lush green farms and spectacular mountain scenery make for a great day. The Ticonderoga ferry crossing of Lake Champlain allows riders to relax and take in the great scenery. Route 9N along Lake George, Route 8 and Elephant Rock, and Route 9 along Schroon Lake are great spots to visit on the way to Vermont and on the way back to Lake George.

Ride #1 - This 201 mile ride travels on some of Vermonts best roads. Riders get to take the Ticonderoga ferry across Lake Champlain in both directions. Highlights include Route 17, the best part of Route 100, and Route 73 in Vermont and Route 9N, Route 8, and Schroon Lake in New York. (approx. 6 hours without stops.)