Where in the ADK? Paul Smith’s

Where in the ADK?

Dec 7

Written By Do

One of the beautiful trails at Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center

This week’s “Where in the ADK?” comes from the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center, a mere 13 miles north of Saranac Lake.

The VIC offers year-round environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities. The property offers an expansive trail network for exploring in any season. The Visitor Interpretive Center includes an informative nature museum to help guests learn about Adirondack ecosystems. If you visit, be sure to check out the art gallery and butterfly house.

There is plenty to enjoy at the VIC, including a 25-mile trail network, great for birdwatching, with boardwalks offering hikers the unique opportunity to walk through wetland without getting wet.

Longer treks include a loop around Black Pond and a hike up Jenkins Mountain, affording a stunning view of water and mountains.
While the VIC trails are free to use in the summer, in Winter, the property becomes a cross-country ski center where, for a small day pass fee, visitors can use snowshoes, backcountry, and groomed cross-country trails.

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