Saranac is Nature's paradise. It sits in the middle of Adirondacks Park District and is a Lake town. It offers the best of all seasons. With Winter sports, ice fishing and ice castles to Fall colors and most favorite Summer family vacation with hundreds of hiking trails.
If you are a triathlete, aspiring 46'er, nature lover, skier/snowboarder, cross country skier, ice skater, love rowing or fishing or simply want to have fun time with family and friends there is lot for everyone.
The unique aspect of Saranac is that it is not commercial with full of tourists like Lake Placid or Lake George yet not far from any of the amenities. Not to forget some of the best food and culture town has to offer.
Please visit
https://www.saranaclake.com
https://www.lakeplacid.com/
https://visitadirondacks.com
for more details.
Ausable Acres - Trails and local area private facilities
https://ausableacres.org/maps/
Few more links which can help you plan your trip
https://www.saranaclake.com/activities/attractions
https://www.tripsavvy.com/lake-placid-winter-activities-with-kids-3267164
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/lake-placid/2016/02/ake_placid_winter_what_things_to_do_where_to_eat_where_to_stay_48_hours.html
https://www.highpeaksresort.com/activities
Dog sled:
https://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/thunder-mountain-dog-sled-tours
http://www.adirondacksleighrides.com/
https://localwiki.org/hsl/Dog_Sled_Races
Hiking with kids:
https://www.saranaclake.com/hiking/baker-mountain
5 min drive. Not a long hike. Gorgeous views.
Visit Saranac and LakePlacid downtown.
There is also winter Olympic Center. Please check if it’s open.
Drive to whiteface mntn. It is accessible via road. Can be closed based on strong winds and snow. There is a castle and 360 view subject to visibility.
https://www.whiteface.com/
Visit for winter fun. Tubing and skiing. Smaller, closer, cheaper and kid friendly.
http://www.deweymountain.com
https://www.saranaclake.com/alpine-skiing/mt-pisgah-recreation-center
Driving, Biking and Boating is most recommended.
One can rent a boat from downtown.
For boat rental check http://www.saranaclakemarina.com
For Canoe and kayak rental check https://www.saranaclake.com/activities/outdoor/paddling
For bikes:
http://www.gtgtandems.com
http://www.humanpowerplanetearth.com
https://www.newyorkrentalbyowner.com
Ice fishing
https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2019/ice-fishing-in-saranac-lake
https://www.saranaclake.com/story/2017/01/ice-fishing-first-timer
https://www.newyorkupstate.com/adirondacks/2015/12/adirondacks_ice_fishing_where_to_go_outdoors.html
https://www.lakeplacid.com/story/2017/01/perfectly-perched-ice-fishing