Adirondack Rail Trail

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Frequently asked questions

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Trail Location

The trail is open from Lake Placid to Floodwood Road in Santa Clara. (25.2 miles) Phase 3 of construction (8.5 miles) began in August 2024 and is ongoing. This section is closed to all public use from Floodwood Road in Santa Clara to the Washington Street parking lot in the Village of Tupper Lake for the duration of the construction contract except during the winter shutdown between December 9, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Construction will resume in spring 2025 and is expected to conclude by fall 2025.

Trail Status and uses

Trail access

Parking Locations

Highway Crossings

Equipment rental shops near the trail

Trail Management

Allowed Trail Uses

Disability Access

Laws and regulations

Rules

Enforcement

Volunteer Support

COMMUNITIES

Rules

• The trail will be open for public use at all hours.
• Public uses not allowed on or across the trail will include camping, discharging a firearm, operating motorized vehicles (except as noted above), and starting fires.
• Since much of the trail is adjacent to private property, the public should only leave the trail at officially designated points or onto NY State Land, and in compliance with all rules and regulations. The public should also respect adjacent residents and camps by not loitering near them.
• Respect our neighbors and don’t trespass on private property. Leaving the trail to enter private property adjacent to the trail without the explicit permission of the private landowner is trespassing. Respect private property and homes.
• No equestrian activities. The use of horses is prohibited.
• Follow all traffic rules and be aware of other traffic.
• Use public restrooms at designated locations.
• Be courteous and considerate of other trail users.
• Travel on your right.
• Pass with care. Avoid startling others and announce, “on your left”.
• Move to the side when stopping on the trail.
• Wheels yield to heels. This means that snowmobiles yield to all users and bikes and skiers yield to those on foot or snowshoes. Slower and more vulnerable trail users get the right of way.
• When in doubt, refer to NYS DEC’s page or email info@adirondackrailtrail.org.