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Lake Placid by Mountain Bike By Nathan Borchelt
Don't let this seasonal favoritism sway you, however. Lake Placid may shimmer like Olympic gold from November to March, but when the snow melts, the region explodes into a variety of warm-weather pursuits: rock climbing, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking are just the top of the list. Each sport is as divergent as the experience it evokes, but one overarching truth is evident: With people focused on the first snowfall, or sticking to the lake shores during the warmer months, the backcountry of the Adirondacks can be downright lonely—and that can be a glorious thing. To illustrate, we focus in on the fat-tire realm, profiling three of Lake Placid's best mountain-biking outings. This overview is hardly definitive, but it should prove ample evidence for both the veteran and the novice that Placid is a perfect place to grind your gears. Lake Placid's Mountain Bike Clinic at Mount Van Hovenberg Dispelling the myth that we're all just accidents waiting to happen Bunny-hopping Along the Adirondacks' Jackrabbit Trail Pedaling along Lake Placid's extensive cross-country singletrack Over 2,500 Feet of Vertical Regret: Mountain Biking Down Little Whiteface A riveting descent of the East Coast's most revered—and feared—mountain |
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