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Outdoor Recreation

Getting out in Elizabethtown

Nestled at the foothills of the Adirondack High Peaks and adjacent to the Lake Champlain valley, Elizabethtown has limitless opportunities for outdoor recreation. There's no need to venture far! Without leaving town, you can view the High Peaks at sunset on a family-friendly hike at the Blueberry Hill Trails, play a round at Cobble Hill Golf Course in the middle of town or shoot hoops at the Social Center.  There are amazing opportunities for skiing, hiking and world-class mountain biking as well as fishing, hunting, and discovering swimming holes and waterfalls. 

Find Your Passion

However you like to enjoy the outdoors, summer or winter, Elizabethtown has something to offer.

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Biking

Elizabethtown has miles of single-track mountain biking to suit beginners to experts, and back roads to keep road cyclists spinning along. For mountain biking options, check out the trail networks at Cobble Hill, Otis Mountain and the Blueberry Trails - along with the Bike Ranch. Kids, beginners, and anyone wanting to expand their skills should check out the skills park at the E'town Trail Center, which is a great spot for a picnic lunch. New to town or to local trails? Keep an eye out for group rides and other chances to ride with the locals. 

Camping
Climbing

Ice climbing and rock climbing can be enjoyed throughout the greater Adirondack region. There are limited places to enjoy climbing in Elizabethtown, check out Otis Mountain and Blueberry Hill Trails for climbing in our backyard.

Disc golf
Fishing
With miles of streams, many ponds, and the Boquet River meandering through town, fishing opportunities abound.
Hiking
Horseback Riding

Blueberry Hill Trails

Otis Mountain Trails

Cobble Hill Trails

Ice Skating

Check out the Elizabethtown Ice Rink for winter fun on two blades.

Parks
Skiing
Sledding

The traditional sledding hill is at the Cobble Hill Golf Course. Park along NYS Route 9N at the second hole and enjoy the golf course year-round.

 

Alternately, try sledding at the E'town Trail Center, warm up by the fireplace afterwards.

Swimming

Lincoln Pond State Park

Split Rock Falls on US Route 9 in Southern New Russia

Elizabethtown Fish & Game Club (Members only)

Tennis & platform tennis

Available at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Contact the Social Center for details and memberships.

Walking & running

Adk History Museum Walking Tour

Elizabethtown Walking Routes from Essex County Health Department

 

Trail running on Blueberry Hill & Cobble Hill