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.
Spots of Interest
Elizabethtown Trail Center
Elizabethtown Trail Center
A cozy and welcoming cabin built by volunteers with a fireplace, meeting room and bathroom. Relax after a day of the multi-use trails at Cobble Hill or Blueberry Hill.
Elizabethtown Walking Tour
Explore the community and its history!
Lincoln Pond
A great fishing spot in the Lake Champlain Region! Cast a line and catch tiger muskellunge, northern pike, bass, panfish, or bullhead. If fishing isn't your thing, it's also a great place for a paddle!
Lincoln Pond Campground
This small, sheltered, pond is a popular camping, boating, and swimming destination. Choose from primitive, island, or developed sites. Bathing beach and boat rentals. Facilities in main complex. Backcountry and boat access-only sites in more...
Otis Mountain Recreation Area
A 1940’s ski hill that has evolved into a challenging mountain biking destination, and is the home of the Otis Mountain Get Down music festival.
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
Hiking
Horseback Riding
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
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
