“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Pendragon Theater and Gallery |
| Saranac Lake Wild Forest |
| Saranac River and the Locks |
| NYSDEC Region 5 Headquarters |
| Winter Carnival Ice Palace |
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Wintertime is a great time to explore the trails and x-country ski areas along the Scenic Byways of northern New York
Middle Saranac Lake Beach Trail
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3, near Saranac Lake in Franklin County
The Trail to Middle Saranac Beach is an easy 1.2 mile round trip hike that rewards with access to a long, sandy beach on beautiful Middle Saranac Lake.
The Trail to Middle Saranac Lake is located approximately 6 miles south of Saranac Lake on Rte. 3 with a parking area directly on Rte. 3. This is a pleasant walk to an an island-studded lake and a long beach that has shallow water with a sandy bottom.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Tupper Lake |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 |
| Months Occurring: | june, july and august |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.25145729 |
| Longitude: | -74.2399903976 |