Activities

Hiking

All ability levels of hiking are located nearby. Baker Mountain is part of the Saranac Lake 6rs mountain challenge and the trailhead is a short 10 minute walk. Additionally, the 46 High Peaks are all within a close 30 minute drive. We really are in the heart of the mountains!

Water Activities

Whether you're into kayaking, canoeing, boating, or just being near water, there is no shortage of lakes, rivers, ponds, or streams in the area.

The Lake Flower boat launch is just a minute from the manor, and access to Lower Saranac Lake and Middle Saranac Lake is a short drive. If you would like assistance in paddling trips, we recommend reaching out to Adirondack Lakes and Trails Outfitters (LINK HERE).

Golfing

We are centrally located between the 18 hole courses at Saranac Inn (LINK HERE) and Lake Placid and a 9 hole course at Saranac Lake Golf Club (LINK HERE). Also the 36 hole course at Malone Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, is only an hour drive to Malone, NY. (LINK HERE)

Biking

Dewey Mt. recreation center is a short 10-minute ride providing 5.5 miles of biking trails. The Rail Trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake is also available right behind the Manor. Bike rentals in Saranac Lake can be arranged here at Franklin Manor (LINK HERE). There is also Gear to go Tandem bike rentals right here in Saranac Lake (LINK HERE).

Swimming

Why not rest and rejuvenate in some of our fresh mountain water! Natural local swimming is as close as you want it to be with swimming at Lake Colby, Lake Clear, Middle Saranac, (or our own personal favorite) Moose Pond!

Birding and Nature Walks

Saranac Lake is a treasure trove for nature lovers and birding enthusiasts, with quiet forest trails, scenic wetlands, and interpretive centers that make connecting with the natural world easy and deeply rewarding. Top spots include Dewey Mountain Rec Center and Paul Smith's Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC).