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Trips: The 5 Quests At Adirondack

During your stay at Adirondack you may choose to explore the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. Our wilderness program focuses on the five quests; the ultimate challenge for any would be wilderness adventurer. Hike the Lake George five, climb the 23 fire towers, travel the only through trail across the park, dominate the 46 highest peaks and canoe the wildest waters Adirondack Park has to offer. Over one session or many summers learn the basics or test your will on quests ranging from one to five days. Explore every facet of the park hiking up mountains, climbing fire towers, canoeing quiet waters and discovering the true essence of being alive!

Quest One - Lake George Five

Take on the five most interesting peaks on Lake George. Ranging from 3-5 miles in length each mountain gives a new look onto our amazing lake. This Quest is available to all ages and is a great introduction to the Five Quests and Adirondack Park!

Quest Two – Fire tower Frenzy

23 mountains in the park boast fire towers at their summit. By climbing each one you can nearly see every acre of Adirondack Park. Used to spot fires in the parks past they now give a focus to would be explorers. The great variety of difficulty makes this a very interesting quest. From Less than a mile to fifteen they offer one of the most exciting hiking experiences in the park! Enjoy a day hike or challenge to climb three in three days, there is a tower for all ages.

Quest Three – Wild waters

Experience the ultimate quiet on this peaceful quest. Explore the wildest and most remote waters by canoe and live as travelers from Adirondack’s long history. Paddle, swim, fish and explore some of the calmest and in some cases most difficult to get to areas of the park. We offer overnight trips for all ages so bring a sense of adventure and be calmed by “wild” waters.

Quest Four – Northville-Lake Placid Trail

Cutting across the huge Park is the 130 mile Northville-Lake Placid Trail, named for its beginning and ending points. Broken into four trips this quest gives you the truest wilderness experience. Travel with a backpack into the very wilderness center of Adirondack Park and live a nomadic life for a few days hopping from lean-to to Lean-to. This quest is geared for 13-16 year olds looking for a new perspective on life and themselves.

Quest Five – 46ers

The ultimate quest, a challenge for even the most experienced, climbing the 46 highest peaks in Adirondack Park. Challenge yourself and dominate in this, the Quest to end all quests. Hike trails, Bushwhack shrubs, test your will against the elements and go to the top of the Adirondack Mountains and be a part of the experience.