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Happy Tails 

Puppy Jackpot is the saying I use for a dog who gets adopted into a great home. There seem to be a lot of winners in the Adirondacks. Living in this dog-friendly community, canines are our constant companions - we tend to do almost everything with them and bring them almost everywhere. They are part of our family, our culture, and our way of life. 

These Adirondack dogs want to share with you some of their favorite ways your dogs can enjoy this area, too, on your next visit. Pack your bags, load up your gear and get ready to have some fun with your furry best friend.

Things to do with your dog in the Adirondacks

Camp with them

Dog Camping
Dog Camping
 

Hike with them

Dog hike
Dog hike
 

Bike with them

Fat Tire Biking with Dog
Fat Tire Biking with Dog
 

Share your love of Whiteface with them

Whiteface Mountain with man's best friend
Whiteface Mountain with man's best friend
The Adirondacks is the place for dogs!
The Adirondacks is the place for dogs!

Cross-country ski with them

Cross-country skiing with dogs
Cross-country skiing with dogs
 

Snowshoe with them

Snowshoe with dog
Snowshoe with dog
 

Fish with them

Dog fishing trip
Dog fishing trip
 

Paddle with them

dog paddle
dog paddle
 

Explore with them

dog vacation
dog vacation
 

Swim with them

dog swimming in adirondacks
dog swimming in adirondacks
 

sightsee with them

Sightseeing, traveling with a dog
Sightseeing, traveling with a dog

And relax with them

Dog at the lake
Dog at the lake
at the rapids in jay
at the rapids in jay
dog on the ausable
dog on the ausable

...You get the idea, now we want to give you a few great spots to get started on your next trip to the Adirondacks. While we aren't sharing all our secrets, these are a few local favorites we think you should try. Then while you're here you can pick some favorites of your own.

Where To Go 

Five great spots to check out:

1. Flume Trails

The Flume Trails this is a system of trails of varying difficulty great for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

mountain biking with dog
mountain biking with dog
 

2. The Whiteface Landing

The Whiteface Landing, great for hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Takes you to a great swim spot at the far end of Lake Placid.

 

Whiteface Landing
Whiteface Landing
Whiteface Landing with dogs
Whiteface Landing with dogs

3. Copperas Pond

Copperas Pond, is great for hiking, swimming and snowshoeing. Be careful crossing the highway from the parking area to the trailhead. Once on the trail you hike up for a mile or so to Copperas Pond, there is a lean-to with a nice spot for swimming.

4. Stag Brook Falls

Stag Brook Falls this short hike at Whiteface Mountain takes you to a waterfall hidden in the trees with a nice little swimming hole.    

Dog at Stag Brook Falls
Dog at Stag Brook Falls
 

5. Hardy Road Trails

These trails were built for mountain biking and are great for hiking, cross-country skiing, trail running and snowshoeing as well. Learn more by reading Matt Young's blog

 

Plan your trip

We invite your dog to be a part of your next Adirondack stay. Start by searching our

lodging, just check the pet-friendly lodging option. Learn more about things to do
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screen shot of lodging search

Now just pack your bags and load the dogs up, and we'll see you soon!

dog road trip!
dog road trip!

A big thank you to all my Adirondack friends for sharing these great photos of their dogs!

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