Enjoy the best of Upstate NY when you stay at our Adirondack Lodging Rentals on Gore Mountain in North Creek! The Adirondack Mountains are in your backyard when you enjoy the Adirondack lodging facilities at The Summit at Gore Mountain. And, while many people stay with us during the winter for some of the best New York skiing in the Upstate NY area, many others have discovered our North Creek location is the perfect central location for day trips throughout the Adirondack region -- spring, summer or fall! If you love outdoor adventures, you will love the Adirondacks. Enjoy white water rafting, Adirondack Hiking, biking, swimming, canoeing and more! Non-motorized sports prevail in the 64-million-acre Adirondack Park - a unique blend of commercial, residential and forever wild lands scattered amidst sweeping vistas. Come stay at our Gore Mountain lodging accommodations to enjoy all these outdoor Adirondack activities. For those with a need for speed, several area lakes including the Queen of Lakes, Lake George, allow motorized boating and personal water crafts - and there are usually boat rentals available, by the hour or by the day. And let's not forget the golfing! The Adirondack Mountains area is home to several award-winning golf courses - all an easy drive away. Read on to learn more about everything you can do on your Adirondack vacation when you stay at our luxurious Gore Mountain lodging resort! White Water Rafting North Creek in the Adirondack Mountains may be most known for the excellent Gore Mountain skiing, but it's also known for it's white water rafting. Each spring, thousands make the annual trek to the White Water Derby in the Adirondacks to ride the rapids of the Hudson River during the first weekend in May.. Mark your calendars and plan early as this popular event will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007 - sure to be a banner year for white water rafting spectators and participants. Make sure to reserve your Adirondack lodging room in advance! You can kayak throughout the summer, and, for those that don't want to attempt a solo trip, there are several outfitters that offer White Water rafting with an experienced guide - perfect for a family or group outing! In addition, kayaking and canoeing lessons are offered, as well as overnight camping trips. Enjoy spring and summer in the Adirondacks with a thrilling run on the Hudson River in North Creek NY! Adirondack Hiking When you choose the comfortable Adirondack vacation rentals found at The Summit's Gore Mountain accommodations, you are just a short drive away from the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains. This region is home to 46 high peaks as designated by the Adirondack Forty-Sixer organization - a group of hikers who have all hiked the peaks - some in both summer and winter! Each of the 46 peaks was originally measured at greater than 4,000 feet, though today's more sophisticated equipment has lowered a couple just shy of that mark. The highest is Mount Marcy, at 5344' which is also the highest point in New York State. Maps and guidebooks to Adirondack hiking trails throughout the Adirondack Mountains are prevalent throughout sporting good stores in the North Creek NY & Upstate NY area, or you can purchase them directly from the Adirondack Mountain Club. It's a good idea to check the difficulty level of an Adirondack hiking trail before you set out, sign in at the trailhead, and make sure you have proper clothing and supplies with you for your trek. Do not miss out on the excellent hiking opportunities that exist while you are on your vacation at the Adirondack lodging of the Summit's Gore Mountain lodging resort! Biking Adirondack biking opportunities are plentiful and varied, from leisurely bike rides on designated pathways that are perfect for the whole family, to extreme downhill mountain biking at Gore Mountain during the summer months. If you enjoy challenging Adirondack Mountain biking, you picked the right Gore Mountain accommodations! Our Gore Mountain Lodging rentals at The Summit at Gore Mountain offers some of the most advanced mountain biking trails in the Northeast. Lift service is available to the trails - or, if you are just starting out - you can bike on the cross-country trails at the base of Gore Mountain. If you have never tried mountain biking, no problem! Gore offers beginners clinics every weekend throughout the summer and fall. Remember, The Summit offers discount rates for their Adirondack vacation rental rooms in summer and fall so don't miss out! There are also several Adirondack mountain biking trails throughout nearby Adirondack communities - the most popular located in Old Forge and Inlet, both home to annual mountain bike races. One of our favorite mountain biking trails is the ride in to Camp Santanoni in Newcomb. This Great Camp resides on New York State Land and was slated for demolition. A group of people gathered together to save this wonderful example of an Adirondack Great Camp and it is slowly being preserved and restored. The 10 mile round-trip trail begins at the old gatehouse and takes you past a farm and outbuildings to a secluded lake and the Great Camp. This is a mixed-use trail - hikers, horses, carriages and mountain bikers all share the old dirt road into the Camp, and there are campsites dotted around the lake. Pack a lunch and plan on staying for awhile. During the summer months, there is a historian stationed at Camp Santanoni providing information on the Camp's origins and current progress. Visit this camp next time you stay at one of the Summit's Gore Mountain lodging rentals! A little ways south in Lake George NY you can bike on paved paths that are also popular and suitable for strollers and walkers and some sections are handicap accessible. You can view a map of the Bikeway here. More advanced Adirondack mountain biking routes can also be found in Lake George, including the popular Shelving Rock Loop. Swimming Whether your ideal day is relaxing on a sandy beach, or relaxing by an indoor pool - The Summit at Gore Mountain is perfectly situated to provide year-round opportunities for fun - rain or shine! The Summit's Gore Mountain lodging resort offers an indoor heated pool and sauna - perfect for swimming year-round. During summer months, the Adirondack's numerous lakes offer a chance to relax on the beach, have a picnic lunch and take a refreshing dip in cool, spring-fed lakes. Most are day-use (pay per car) beaches - but the fees are typically very reasonable at around $6 per car, give or take a couple dollars. Many Adirondack beaches are located at state-run campgrounds and include the use of a picnic area, some with charcoal grills. The largest and most well-known of the Adirondack beaches nearby is the Million Dollar Beach in Lake George - so-named due to its construction cost in the 1950s. This wide sandy beach is very popular with sunbathers and with children who love building castles in the sand. The facilities include a bathhouse and showers. There are also lifeguards on-duty. This is a very short trek from our Adirondack lodging rentals. Coupled with nearby Adirondack attractions that are within an easy walk such as mini-golf, boat rentals, and Steamboat cruises, this makes a great destination for a days outing. Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks The Adirondack Mountain Park's 6 million acres of land offers thousands of miles of excellent snowshoeing trails for all ability levels.  Snowshoeing has been around for over 6,000 years that has just recently grown tremendously in popularity. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and allows everyone to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors during the winter months. It can be an intense physical workout, or a quiet stroll through the silent woods draped in snow. The Adirondacks offer an abundance of trails for snowshoeing. There are groomed paths perfect for novices, as well as rigorous Adirondack trails in the High Peaks, perfect for an advanced snowshoe enthusiast.  Don't forget to keep safety in the forefront and bring the necessary equipment with you on your trek, including a pack with additional warm gear, food & water, cording, and extra binding material. The Gore Mountain Ski Area in North Creek NY offers backcountry trails that are for snowshoeing only, making this a perfect outing when staying at our Adirondack lodging facilities. Nearby tourist destinations include: The Upper Hudson River Railroad - Located in North Creek, NY and featured on Great Scenic Railway Journeys, this train ride gives new meaning to the expression, It's not the destination... It's the Journey! Begin at the restored and historic train station just minutes from your vacation home at The Summit. Meander along 8.5 miles of beautifully scenic Hudson River views to the picturesque train station at Riverside. The Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake - the heritage and traditions of the Adirondacks come alive at this award-winning museum, just an hour's drive through the beautiful Adirondack scenery. A unique combination of indoor and outdoor exhibits are offered in twenty buildings on 32 acres. A variety of special events and programs occur throughout the season. Lake George - Both a popular Lake and a popular Village, Lake George is an annual destination for thousands of visitors each summer. The Lake is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the area and is approximately 32 miles long and nearly 3 miles wide. For this reason, it has been dubbed "The Queen of the Lakes".