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Wilmington Beach sits right on the West Branch Ausable River—an ideal rest spot if you're cycling the scenic Route 86/Black Brook Loop. Pull off, dip your feet, pack a picnic, and enjoy riverside views of Whiteface Mountain and forested banks. It’s a refreshing break before you hit the climbs or continue exploring nearby trails or roads.

Climbing Whiteface Mountain from Wilmington village presents you with a long and demanding ascent with world-class Adirondack views. Prepare for an immediate and sustained climb over approximately 8 miles averaging a relentless 8% gradient with very few breaks as you gain over 3,500ft. The steady initial climb through lower wooded slopes to the toll booth, followed by the iconic push towards the summit castle, emerging onto highly exposed terrain near the top. Remember: Cyclists must pay a toll (at the booth partway up), and the highway is seasonally closed until mid-May 2025 (check whiteface.com for exact opening dates, hours, and current tolls). The spectacular panoramic views are your hard-earned reward.

Flume Falls is a dramatic waterfall that you can see right from the road. It's definitely worth stopping your ride to grab a photo! Although there is a shoulder, it's a little narrow and drivers are also sure to be looking at the falls, so use caution when pulling over.

You can easily reach the shoreline of this scenic pond, formerly known as Big Clear Pond, from its parking area. It's common to see people exploring its shoreline with kayaks. Across the road is Little Green Pond, although you'll need to continue a bit further down the road to reach its shoreline access.

Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, Lake Flower, spanning 300 acres across Franklin and Essex Counties, captivates cyclists along Lake Flower Avenue. Formed by damming the Saranac River in 1827, this scenic lake, initially dubbed Mill Pond, pays homage to Governor Roswell P. Flower. As the sole lake within Saranac Lake village, its serene shores add an alluring charm to cyclists exploring the area.