Scot’s Jay & ADK guidebook
Food scene
Places to eat!
The Hungry Trout is a great resource for local fishing conditions and has two great restaurants- one pub style and the other fine dining. The Pub has outdoor seating and dogs are usually allowed -- call in advance to confirm availability as management has recently changed.
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The Hungry Trout Resort
5239 NY-86 ScenicThe Hungry Trout is a great resource for local fishing conditions and has two great restaurants- one pub style and the other fine dining. The Pub has outdoor seating and dogs are usually allowed -- call in advance to confirm availability as management has recently changed.
Wilderness Inn II Restaurant
5481 NY-86Nice restaurant with Adirondack charm
Downstairs from the Hungry Trout, a more laid-back atmosphere can be found at this pub + restaurant. The outdoor seating overlooks the river and is one of my favorites! Dogs generally allowed outdoors but call to confirm.
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R.F McDougalls Pub
5239 NY-86Downstairs from the Hungry Trout, a more laid-back atmosphere can be found at this pub + restaurant. The outdoor seating overlooks the river and is one of my favorites! Dogs generally allowed outdoors but call to confirm.
In addition to a selection of drinks (including coffee, tea, kombucha, and beer) they serve soups and sandwiches during the day, and on Mondays (during high season) they serve tacos 4-6:30pm, and on Saturday, pizza 4:45-8pm (suggest you call ahead to place your order)
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Old Mountain Coffee Company
1767 NY-73In addition to a selection of drinks (including coffee, tea, kombucha, and beer) they serve soups and sandwiches during the day, and on Mondays (during high season) they serve tacos 4-6:30pm, and on Saturday, pizza 4:45-8pm (suggest you call ahead to place your order)
Lance’s Place Pizza Kitchen (or Mad River Pizza) serves great slices and whole pies, in addition to other specials that rotate on a daily basis (such as tacos). Call ahead to find out what's on the menu!
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Mad River Pizza
14224 Main StLance’s Place Pizza Kitchen (or Mad River Pizza) serves great slices and whole pies, in addition to other specials that rotate on a daily basis (such as tacos). Call ahead to find out what's on the menu!
Quaint restaurant at the Inn serves casual and home style fare. Great, nearby option, especially if the Hungry Trout is closed (i.e. on Sunday-Tuesday)
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Ice Jam Inn
12134 NY-9NQuaint restaurant at the Inn serves casual and home style fare. Great, nearby option, especially if the Hungry Trout is closed (i.e. on Sunday-Tuesday)
A good greasy spoon diner that's open on Monday (in case the Adirondack Mountain Cafe is closed or not on your route)
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Country Bear
5830 NY-86A good greasy spoon diner that's open on Monday (in case the Adirondack Mountain Cafe is closed or not on your route)
Hands-down the best place for breakfast (and lunch!) in the area. Generally a place frequented by locals so stop in for home cooked food that's reasonably priced (and close!). Not open on Mondays so plan accordingly and check always check timing as it may vary seasonally.
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Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe
8 Artos WayHands-down the best place for breakfast (and lunch!) in the area. Generally a place frequented by locals so stop in for home cooked food that's reasonably priced (and close!). Not open on Mondays so plan accordingly and check always check timing as it may vary seasonally.
A casual dinner option in Lake Placid that has wonderful indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lake. Perfect for a drink and/or dinner. As there is often a wait, I recommend putting your name down, finding parking, then going for a short walk or getting a drink from the bar and sitting in the Adirondack chairs right next to the building and directly on/above the lake for a fantastic view!
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The Cottage
77 Mirror Lake DrA casual dinner option in Lake Placid that has wonderful indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lake. Perfect for a drink and/or dinner. As there is often a wait, I recommend putting your name down, finding parking, then going for a short walk or getting a drink from the bar and sitting in the Adirondack chairs right next to the building and directly on/above the lake for a fantastic view!
A favorite among locals in an otherwise largely tourist town. Good beers and eats! Outdoor seating available and can usually accommodate dogs.
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Big Slide Brewery & Public House
5686 Cascade RdA favorite among locals in an otherwise largely tourist town. Good beers and eats! Outdoor seating available and can usually accommodate dogs.
Sightseeing
Things to see!
Great hikes and skiing, or drive to the top to see spectacular views.
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Уайтфейс
Whiteface Memorial HighwayGreat hikes and skiing, or drive to the top to see spectacular views.
Lovely beach and swimming spot, including covered pick-nick tables and a place to launch a canoe or kayak. Take a seat on the grass or wade in the water on a warm day!
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Town of Wilmington Beach
Lovely beach and swimming spot, including covered pick-nick tables and a place to launch a canoe or kayak. Take a seat on the grass or wade in the water on a warm day!
Fishing
Great resource for fishing supply and very knowledgeable about local fishing conditions.
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AuSable River Two Fly Shop, Inc.
1104 NY-86Great resource for fishing supply and very knowledgeable about local fishing conditions.
A long-standing fly shop and guiding service that changed ownership in 2022, so I can't personally speak to how service is lately but it used to be the go-to spot. They can help you pick the right gear and also take you to places to fish.
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Hungry Trout Fly Shop
5239 NY-86A long-standing fly shop and guiding service that changed ownership in 2022, so I can't personally speak to how service is lately but it used to be the go-to spot. They can help you pick the right gear and also take you to places to fish.
Shopping
Where to buy food (groceries), farm products, essentials, and more!
Closest grocery / market to the cabin. It's about a 10min drive away and has most of your standard market items.
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Tops Friendly Markets
14228 NY-9NClosest grocery / market to the cabin. It's about a 10min drive away and has most of your standard market items.
Amazing organic farm and CSA. Full-diet farm products (from milk and yogurt to butter, pork, chicken, and a whole host of veggies) are available at their farm store for drop-in, OR you can order from 1-week to 1-month or more all-you-need CSA plans.
Essex Farm CSA
2503 NY-22Amazing organic farm and CSA. Full-diet farm products (from milk and yogurt to butter, pork, chicken, and a whole host of veggies) are available at their farm store for drop-in, OR you can order from 1-week to 1-month or more all-you-need CSA plans.
Another great farm and CSA in the county. I have not given them my patronage but it's a well regarded option!
Tangleroot Farm
Another great farm and CSA in the county. I have not given them my patronage but it's a well regarded option!
Drink scene
In my opinion, one of the best breweries in the area! Great staff, beautiful old farmstead setting with outdoor and covered seating, and just simply lovely to try a brew. They make these in house and offer a range from IPA to pils, to wheat, to sour, stout, and more! Often a food truck is on site with burrito bowls, pizzas, and usually one more rotating special. Friday and Saturday evenings may feature live music, and dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating.
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Ausable Brewing Company
765 Mace Chasm RdIn my opinion, one of the best breweries in the area! Great staff, beautiful old farmstead setting with outdoor and covered seating, and just simply lovely to try a brew. They make these in house and offer a range from IPA to pils, to wheat, to sour, stout, and more! Often a food truck is on site with burrito bowls, pizzas, and usually one more rotating special. Friday and Saturday evenings may feature live music, and dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating.
Hiking
Moderate - 6mi.
The Northern approach is an out-and-back trail near Keene. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Hurricane Mountain Trailhead
10008 NY-9NModerate - 6mi.
The Northern approach is an out-and-back trail near Keene. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
A moderate, 2.9-mile out-and-back trail near Keene Valley. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Across the road from the Baxter Mountain Tavern where you can get a drink or bite after your hike.
Бакстер Маунтин Трейлхед
A moderate, 2.9-mile out-and-back trail near Keene Valley. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Across the road from the Baxter Mountain Tavern where you can get a drink or bite after your hike.
The Summit trail is a 10.1-mile out-and-back trail near Wilmington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7h to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Гора Уайтфас, Уилмингтон, Нью-Йорк 12997, США
The Summit trail is a 10.1-mile out-and-back trail near Wilmington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7h to complete. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This is a hard, 8.7-mile out-and-back trail near Jay that takes about 5h to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash
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Jay Mountain Trailhead
134 Jay Mountain RdThis is a hard, 8.7-mile out-and-back trail near Jay that takes about 5h to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash
The Flume Falls and connected trail network makes up a 2.4-mile or greater loop trail near Wilmington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1h or more to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Great hike spot on your way to or from Lake Placid.
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Flume Falls
5257 NY-86 ScenicThe Flume Falls and connected trail network makes up a 2.4-mile or greater loop trail near Wilmington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1h or more to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Great hike spot on your way to or from Lake Placid.
This is a moderate, 1mi out and back trail near Lake Placid that takes about 40min to complete, but you can spend much more time by the pond enjoying the sites and sounds of the water. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Копперас Понд Трейлхед
This is a moderate, 1mi out and back trail near Lake Placid that takes about 40min to complete, but you can spend much more time by the pond enjoying the sites and sounds of the water. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This is a 1.3mi out-and-back trail near Lake Placid that is generally considered easy and takes about a half hour to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Пруд Оуэн, Север Эльба, Нью-Йорк 12946, США
This is a 1.3mi out-and-back trail near Lake Placid that is generally considered easy and takes about a half hour to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
This moderate, 2.6mi out-and-back trail near Willsboro, takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing. The best times to visit this trail are April through November and on a clear day offers a view of NY, Lake Champlain, and Vermont. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Гора Ратлснейк, Уиллсборо, Нью-Йорк 12996, США
This moderate, 2.6mi out-and-back trail near Willsboro, takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing. The best times to visit this trail are April through November and on a clear day offers a view of NY, Lake Champlain, and Vermont. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.