LOCAL GUIDE
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The Branch Adirondack Lodge
Outdoor Recreation
The Blueberry Hill Trails are located in the Town of Elizabethtown and were built for hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing.
Blueberry Trail System
Bronson WayThe Blueberry Hill Trails are located in the Town of Elizabethtown and were built for hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing.
The 13,784-acre Hurricane Mountain Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The trail ascends approximately 2,000 feet over 3.4 miles from the Route 9N Trailhead to the summit. The bare rock 3,678-foot summit provides a 360-degree view that takes in the High Peaks, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A 35-foot fire tower is located on the summit.
Hurricane Mountain Trailhead
10008 NY-9NThe 13,784-acre Hurricane Mountain Wilderness is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The trail ascends approximately 2,000 feet over 3.4 miles from the Route 9N Trailhead to the summit. The bare rock 3,678-foot summit provides a 360-degree view that takes in the High Peaks, Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains of Vermont. A 35-foot fire tower is located on the summit.
Great local hike with extraordinary views of Giant, Rocky Ridge Peak, Hurricane, Bald and Lake Champlain.
Owl Head Lookout Trailhead
Great local hike with extraordinary views of Giant, Rocky Ridge Peak, Hurricane, Bald and Lake Champlain.
Whiteface has the greatest vertical feet in the East!
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Whiteface has the greatest vertical feet in the East!
Westport Boat Launch
Boat launch to get you out on Lake Champlain for world-class boating.
Split Rock Falls
Beautiful waterfall and swimming hole.
Big Crow Mountain Trailhead
Hike Big Crow Mountain plus the optional Nun-Da-Ga-O Ridge loop.
Restaurants & Ice Cream
Just a few miles down the road, unwind at the Baxter Mountain Tavern. Great views, food and service!
Menu here: https://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/Menu
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Baxter Mountain Tavern
10050 NY-9NJust a few miles down the road, unwind at the Baxter Mountain Tavern. Great views, food and service!
Menu here: https://www.baxtermountaintavern.com/Menu
Great atmosphere. They sometimes have live music on Saturday nights.
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The Deer's Head Inn
7552 CourtGreat atmosphere. They sometimes have live music on Saturday nights.
Stewart's Shops
Great ice cream!
Noon Mark Diner
1770 NY-73 ScenicAmazing pies!
Shopping
The Mountaineer
1866 NY-73 ScenicThe best outdoor recreation store. The. Best.
Craigardan
9216 NYS RouteFarm and craft store (our neighbor!)
Elizabethtown Shopping & Services
Elizabethtown Community Hospital
75 Park St24-7 emergency department (3.5 miles from lodge).
Tops Friendly Markets
335 Court StGrocery store in Elizabethtown
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy
Pharmacy in Elizabethtown
TrailNorth Federal Credit Union
Bank / credit union in Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Circulating Library
Library
Cobble Hill Golf Course
Golf course in Elizabethtown
Sightseeing
This is open seasonally. Explore the history, art and culture of the Adirondacks. A great rainy-day activity.
Adirondack History Museum
7590 Court StThis is open seasonally. Explore the history, art and culture of the Adirondacks. A great rainy-day activity.
In addition to the Olympic Museum, check out the other Olympic venues throughout Lake Placid.
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Lake Placid Olympic Museum
2634 Main StIn addition to the Olympic Museum, check out the other Olympic venues throughout Lake Placid.