in the Adirondacks and Schroon Lake

Hiking - Enjoy miles of trails in the region. There are trails ranging from short and flat for the novice and longer and steeper for the  accomplished hiker. Once you have reached the summits of the mountains, you will enjoy spectacular views of the High Peaks region and Vermont.

Biking - If you enjoy a challenge, there are several trails which are excellent for the mountain biker or visit Gore and Whiteface Mountains for a day of mountain biking. If you enjoy a bike ride on a paved surface, bike the Adirondack Marathon course around the lake - the most scenic 26 miles you’ll ever ride.

Swimming - Schroon Lake has one of the select beaches in the Adirondacks. If you are looking just to relax, enjoy the view and peacefulness, Schroon Lake Town Beach is the place. Let the kids play in the water. The town has life guards on duty during the day.

Golf - The Schroon Lake Municipal Golf course is a tranquil, but yet challenging round on our 9 - holes, par 36 golf course. From the greens and fairways, you will enjoy majestic views of Schroon Lake. For you convenience, golf carts are available for rental.

Boating - Bring your boat, Schroon Lake has a public boat launch right next to the beach. For the non boat owner, there is a full service marina with rentals just north of the village. Want to enjoy an hour or so on Schroon Lake, the Chamber along with Word of Life is sponsoring a one hour-narrated cruise. Tickets and cruise schedule are available at our staffed Information Booth in the Town Park.

Cultural Events - The Schroon Lake Arts Council and the Seagle Music Colony offer an outstanding summer schedule of cultural and musical events. Musical concerts, theatrical and opera performances to big band performances and the Annual August Folk Festival are conducted all summer. Enjoy several arts and craft fairs throughout the summer as well as Square Dancing in our Town Park every Wednesday night.

Other Activities - Challenge someone to a tennis match on our free public tennis courts (Hard - true surfaces). Take a self guided walking tour of historical Schroon Lake and stop by to visit the Schroon-North Hudson Historical Museum. Historical sites such at Fort Ticonderoga, Visitors Interpretive Center at Newcomb, and the Adirondack Museum are nearby to Schroon Lake. Enjoy an aerial view of the Schroon Lake Region by sea plane. Rides are available every Thursday from the Public Boat Launch. Amusement parks and other numerous attractions are just a short drive from Schroon Lake.