Have poles, will travel

Cross-country skiing is one of Tupper Lake’s favorite winter pastimes. Come join us on the trails! You'll find plenty of options - enjoy the free access (and dog-friendly) groomed trail network at the James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails, adventure out into the backwoods and break trail on an Adirondack cross-country ski adventure of your choosing (check out the Deer Pond loop) or bundle up for an evening with local flair during a Full Moon Ski party.

 

Preparedness is key - Love Your ADK

In winter, it is especially important to come prepared and practice ways to Love Your ADK; the best way to avoid emergencies is to properly plan and prepare for your trip.

Before you head out, pledge to Love Your Adirondacks and help ensure that the forests, waterways, and communities of the Adirondacks remain beautiful and unique for generations to come.

 

Cross Country Ski Centers
Cross Country Ski Trails
Cross Country Skiing
Skiers on a trail in the woods at James C. Frenette Sr. recreational trails
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
This free and dog friendly trail system is groomed and maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers in conjunction with the town of Tupper Lake.
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Group of skiers smile at the camera during the BrewSki
Join us for the BrewSki
Join us for the BrewSki
Grab your friends and family and following 1.5-mile beer trail during BrewSki. Tickets for the event are on sale now.
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Nights are for skiing

The James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails have installed motion sensor lights along the Golf Course and Cranberry Lake Trails! Grab your skis and enjoy an evening under the lights!

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Skier on the trails at night in Tupper Lake

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Two Skis and Eight Paws

Pack up your skis, your dogs, and your sense of adventure for an evening out at the James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails in Tupper Lake!

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Warming up After Winter Adventures

Even better than all the amazing outdoor adventures in Tupper Lake are the relaxed, cozy places in town to warm up after you're done playing in the fresh snow!

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Lights! Ski! Action!

Even when the weather outside is frightful, the trails are still delightful! Gliding through the lights of the James C. Frenette Senior Recreational Trail is a must during your next visit to Tupper Lake, NY!

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Cranberry Lake 50
Cranberry Lake

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Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
Cranberry Lake 50
Cranberry Lake

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Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
Cranberry Lake 50
Cranberry Lake

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Hiking, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
74143
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
This is an easy trek in winter.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
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Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
Big Pine Trail
Visit a very old, very tall pine tree to experience the REAL Adirondacks from another time!
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1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Birding
2956
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
Big Pine Trail
Visit a very old, very tall pine tree to experience the REAL Adirondacks from another time!
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Birding
2956
This lean-to is a welcome destination, whether for a break or an overnight stay.
Ward Brook Trail to #4 Lean-to
This route is a mix of horse trails, old logging roads, and hilly terrain. A long ski which ends at lean-tos for fine winter camping.
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Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4256
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
This is an easy trek in winter.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
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2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
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2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
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2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
This lean-to is a welcome destination, whether for a break or an overnight stay.
Ward Brook Trail to #4 Lean-to
This route is a mix of horse trails, old logging roads, and hilly terrain. A long ski which ends at lean-tos for fine winter camping.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4256
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
Winter brings lovely views of the Raquette River.
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
Big Pine Trail
Visit a very old, very tall pine tree to experience the REAL Adirondacks from another time!
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Birding
2956
Janacks Landing Trail
Janacks Landing has a great lean-to that rests on the shoulder of Cranberry Lake, a great short overnight ski outing.
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Cross Country Ski Trails
4270
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Trombley Clearing
This trail is beyond beautiful and a fantastic cross-country ski.
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Cross Country Ski Trails
4265
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Big Pine Trail
Visit a very old, very tall pine tree to experience the REAL Adirondacks from another time!
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Birding
2956
Deer Pond Loop
Deer Pond is the finest destination point and you may find that to be enough; don't feel that the entire loop is the only way to go. This entire loop is attractive in any season.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails
4303
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Winter brings lovely views of the Raquette River.
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
There are many great ski trails like Lower Dam and Big Trout Lake.
Lower Dam/Big Trout Lake
Remote cross-country skiing at its finest is what you'll find here!
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Cross Country Ski Trails
4251
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
Winter brings lovely views of the Raquette River.
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
The Sheep Meadow trail has lovely scenery, like this section of the Osgood River.
Hays Brook Trail to Sheep Meadow
The Sheep Meadow Trail leads to a former sheep meadow. These days, the sheep are on farms closer to the Lake Champlain Coast. But the gentle terrain makes this longer hike easier, for all skill levels.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4282
Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.
Hitchins Pond and Upper Dam
The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles
28885
Stony Creek Pond
If you think Stony Creek Pond is jut for fishing, think again! Grab your skis this winter and get outdoors.
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Cross Country Ski Trails
4246
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
See beaver dams on the High Falls Loop multi-day trek.
High Falls Loop
High Falls is on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. The falls are not that tall, but wonderfully lively.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping
4334
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
Fish Pond Truck Trail is a pond wonderland.
Fish Pond Truck Trail
This hike can be extended with spur trails for more pond exploration. Despite the name, motor vehicles are not allowed on the trail by the general public. However, the designation does allow for mountain and fat biking, skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Centers, Trails, Back Country Camping
2936
James C. Frenette Sr. Recreational Trails
As the winter whites begins to cover the town of Tupper Lake, the Tupper Lake Golf Club transforms into a glorious groomed cross-country ski center.
Read More
Cross Country Ski Centers, Snowshoe Centers, Sledding / Tubing / Toboggan
2958
This trail can be a hike of any length, including overnights.
Five Ponds Wilderness
The Five Pond Wilderness is one of the most significant areas that can be accessed from Wanakena.
Read More
Over 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Back Country Camping
4304
Skiing at Paul Smith's College VIC
There are over 25 miles of trails available at the Paul Smiths Visitors Interpretive Center (VIC). You have the choice to ski groomed or un-groomed trails
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Cross Country Ski Centers
4289
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Fernow Trail
This is a wonderful trail through a mixed forest of mostly evergreens. The trail was designed in a lollipop loop formation, so you can loop back to your car. The trail enters the forest and goes through a large stand of spruce and pines. At just over 0.
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Nature and Historic Walks
2796
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
Bog River Trail
This trail, at this time is not marked, and can be found under various conditions of use.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4332
This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.
William C. Whitney Area Trail System
Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)
Read More
1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding
28826
This is an easy trek in winter.
Black and Bridge Brook Ponds
This is a relatively new trail and not on most people’s radar so it gets much less use that other trails in the region. Hike a flat trail through an open forest, which is very quiet and peaceful.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails
4321
Otter Hollow Trail Loop
This trail between the Fish Creek and Rollins Pond campgrounds is a lovely way to explore these campground spaces in winter. Plenty of frozen ponds and scenic interest.
Read More
2+ to 4 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Mountain
2970
Winter brings lovely views of the Raquette River.
Raquette Falls
The Raquette Falls Trail is one of the most popular Adirondack backcountry ski routes in winter, and a wonderful hiking route along the river in summer.
Read More
4+ to 8 Hours, Cross Country Ski Trails, Trails, Birding
4307