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Lower Saranac Lake – Lake Colby loop from Henry's Woods

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United States

New York

Essex County

Lower Saranac Lake – Lake Colby loop from Henry's Woods

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(22)

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Lower Saranac Lake – Lake Colby loop from Henry's Woods

05:45

93.1km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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High Peaks Wilderness

Saranac Lakes Wild Forest

McKenzie Mountain Wilderness

Adirondack Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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11.0 km

Ray Brook State Office Complex

Forest

14.6 km

Lake Flower

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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21.7 km

Lower Saranac Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is part of a group of three connected lakes formed by the Saranac River, near the village of Saranac Lake, in the Adirondacks area. Along the road that …

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33.2 km

Middle Saranac Lake Boat Launch

Highlight • Rest Area

On this side of Tupper Lake Highway, besides a small parking area, you have a small dock for South Creek. It is a good spot for a quick stop, as it also features a bench by the water.

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48.9 km

Fish Creek Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond, together with nearby Square Pond, forms the centerpiece of Fish Creek Pond Campground. You'll find lots of sandy shoreline and water access around the lake, but be aware …

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58.5 km

Little Clear Pond

Highlight • Lake

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. …

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75.2 km

Lake Colby

Highlight • Lake

This lake is one of the many bodies of water you'll see while cycling along the roads in this area of the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Rail Trail crosses Lake Colby …

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93.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

16.4 km

12.0 km

7.15 km

3.30 km

854 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.2 km

11.9 km

11.0 km

1.60 km

490 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

22°C

11°C

38 %

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Lower Saranac Lake – Lake Colby loop from Henry's Woods

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Lower Saranac Lake

Middle Saranac Lake Boat Launch

Fish Creek Pond

Little Clear Pond

Lake Colby

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