New York

Choose Your Pace: Hiking the Adirondacks

Program No. 23151RJ
Learn about garnet mines, railroads, wildlife and more as you explore the Adirondacks on foot and by canoe, choosing from multiple activity levels each day.

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DATES & PRICES

Std. & No transferStd. & TransferUpgr. & No TransferUpgr. & Transfer
Standard room. No airport shuttle.
Standard room with airport shuttle.
Upgraded room. No airport shuttle.
Upgraded room with airport shuttle.
Jun 23 - Jun 28, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Sep 8 - Sep 13, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,699
Standard, transfer 1,769
Upgraded, no transfer 1,949
Upgraded, transfer 2,019
Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199
Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199
Full Inventory
Sep 7 - Sep 12, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199
Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199
Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199
Oct 5 - Oct 10, 2025
Standard, no transfer 1,799
Standard, transfer 1,899
Upgraded, no transfer 2,099
Upgraded, transfer 2,199

DATES & PRICES

Std. & No transferStd. & TransferUpgr. & No TransferUpgr. & Transfer
Standard room. No airport shuttle.
Standard room with airport shuttle.
Upgraded room. No airport shuttle.
Upgraded room with airport shuttle.
Jun 23 - Jun 28, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Aug 25 - Aug 30, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Sep 8 - Sep 13, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Sep 22 - Sep 27, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Oct 6 - Oct 11, 2024
Standard, no transfer 1,969
Standard, transfer 2,039
Upgraded, no transfer 2,219
Upgraded, transfer 2,289
Filling Fast!
Jun 22 - Jun 27, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489
Filling Fast!
Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489
Filling Fast!
Full Inventory
Sep 7 - Sep 12, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489
Filling Fast!
Sep 21 - Sep 26, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489
Filling Fast!
Sep 28 - Oct 3, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489
Filling Fast!
Oct 5 - Oct 10, 2025
Standard, no transfer 2,089
Standard, transfer 2,189
Upgraded, no transfer 2,389
Upgraded, transfer 2,489

At a Glance

The rugged peaks of the Adirondack Mountains and the lakes that dot its foothills were carefully carved by glaciers and faults. The result is a fascinating ecosystem of forests and wetlands in the Adirondack Park. Explore this beautiful region of New York as you choose from varied hiking options each day, from gentle walks to an epic hiking excursion of one of the Adirondack's High Peaks. Learn about logging, railroads and garnet mines during expert lectures and discover the wildlife and natural beauty of the Adirondacks as you explore it on foot and by canoe.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Choose Your Pace
Choose from hiking options each day based on your desired level of challenge, up to 8 miles and 1200-foot elevation gain. Some options include paddling of kayaks.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn about the garnet mines before exploring them in person, or venture to one of the region's High Peaks.
  • Visit Adirondack museums to learn about local history, art, culture and the important role of the railroads.
  • Take comfort in knowing that you can choose from multiple hiking options depending on your desired challenge each day.

General Notes

Airport transfer available at added cost.
Featured Expert
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Jim Rucker
Jim Rucker and his wife are the owners of Garnet Hill Lodge. Jim is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and skiing. Whenever the opportunity arises, he is out hiking the trails or canoeing the lakes and rivers of the Adirondack Mountains. Jim has had a home in the Adirondacks for more than 20 years and is thoroughly familiar with the trails, both easy and more challenging, that are accessible from the lodge. He enjoys introducing Road Scholars to these activities.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Jim Rucker View biography
Jim Rucker and his wife are the owners of Garnet Hill Lodge. Jim is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys running, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and skiing. Whenever the opportunity arises, he is out hiking the trails or canoeing the lakes and rivers of the Adirondack Mountains. Jim has had a home in the Adirondacks for more than 20 years and is thoroughly familiar with the trails, both easy and more challenging, that are accessible from the lodge. He enjoys introducing Road Scholars to these activities.
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