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The Adirondack Mountains (/ ˌ æ d ɪ ˈ r ɒ n d æ k / AD-i-RON-dak) [1] are a massif of mountains in Northeastern New York which form a circular dome approximately 160 miles (260 km) wide and covering about 5,000 square miles (13,000 km 2). [2]
Within a day's drive of the U.S. Northeast, Ontario and Quebec, the Adirondack Mountains are like no other place on earth. Over six million acres, 3,000 lakes and ponds, 2,000 scenic trails AND 30,000 miles of rivers and streams all add up to one simple reason why you should visit the Adirondack Park. It’s spectacular.
Adirondack Mountains, mountains in northeastern New York state, U.S. They extend southward from the St. Lawrence River valley and Lake Champlain to the Mohawk River valley. The mountains are only sparsely settled, and much of the area exists in a primitive natural state, protected by state law.
Discover the Adirondacks' unique beauty, diverse ecology, and historic legacy. Just a few hours north of New York City, the Adirondack Mountains offer an outdoor paradise. These mountains lie within the Adirondack Park and contain millions of acres of protected land.
Rugged mountain peaks, remote lakes and ponds, millions of acres of unfragmented forests and nearly 2,000 miles of trails provide ample opportunity for many types of recreation while also providing a variety of habitats for plants and wildlife.
Spanning more than six million acres, the Adirondack Mountains are home to the largest protected natural area in the lower 48 of the United States. Like a patchwork quilt, the Adirondacks are made up of ten distinct regional destinations, each offering their own brand of Adirondack adventure.
The Adirondack Mountain region, covering an area of approximately 24,300 km 2, is located in the northeastern part of New York State in the United States.
The Adirondacks offer the highest peaks in New York State, thousands of miles of hiking trails and canoe routes, and numerous scenic highways and byways that draw visitors each year to the many towns, villages and hamlets that are scattered throughout the six-million-acre Adirondack Park.
At 6 million acres in size, the Adirondack Mountains – the Northeast’s best kept secret – are hiding in plain sight. It’s only a few hours drive from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Montreal.
From its front porch, behold Lake Champlain, the Adirondacks, and Vermont’s Green Mountains. The Adirondacks is a perfect year-round destination — here's where to eat, sleep, and play.