In addition, we have three detached cottages. Click the
links below to see photos of each:
Algonquin Cottage is on the
grounds of the main inn. Algonquin has two bedrooms,
fully-equipped kitchen, two-person whirlpool tub, fireplace,
TV/VCR, CD player, and private porch - perfect for a
romantic evening or a family gathering.
jacuzzi
Cascade Cottage, situated 5
miles north on the Ausable River is similarly equipped -- there's
even a waterfall just outside the master bedroom! It has two
bedrooms and two baths and and full kitchen and fireplace.
Blueberry Cottage -- also on
the Ausable River, next to Cascade Cottage, Blueberry has two full
bedrooms with king beds; two bathrooms, one of which has a
whirlpool tub for two; upstairs living area with woodstove; full
kitchen with breakfast area; decks on the front and side for
enjoying the pleasant sound of the river.
Keene and Keene Valley are the perfect bases for your Adirondack
Vacation cabin rental!
All lodging (except in off-premises cottages) includes a full
breakfast each morning in our sunny
breakfast room.
Hike...to
the Garden parking area or the new Rooster Comb trail from our
back door and follow hundreds of miles of marked wilderness
trails. It's only 9 miles to Mt. Marcy, the highest point in New
York, but don't count on doing it in one day from Trail's End.
There are shorter routes from nearby points. You may want to try
some of the others of the 46 High Peaks, such as Whiteface
Mountain, Algonquin, Cascade or Porter, which are near here. Many
lovely hikes are within a few miles: Giant, Big Slide, Gothics,
Dix, Noonmark Mountain, the Lower Ausable Lake, Beaver Meadow Falls, the Lake
Road on the grounds of the famous Ausable Club. The web site: Views
From The Top has comments from hikers who have recently hiked
some of the trails here in the High Peaks. If you're interested in
hiking the 46 High Peaks, take a good look at Adirondack
Journey's excellent website. Remember to be good stewards of
nature---follow the backcountry
rules. And the folks at The Mountaineer outfitting store here
in Keene Valley are very knowledgeable about current trail
conditions and they are more than happy to share their thoughts
with hikers. And often over breakfast here at Trail's End Inn,
guests share their previous day's hiking experience with other
guests.
Summer
Activities...Hiking in the world-famous High
Peaks of the Adirondacks, canoeing, fishing the Ausable River (for
information on fly fishing and other outdoor activities, visit the
Mountaineer's website, www.mountaineer.com)
, whitewater rafting, bicycling, horseback riding, golf, tennis,
swimming in the Ausable and Boquet Rivers, bird watching, rock
climbing, and more are nearby. Now, the North
American Ironman Triathlon
is held in Lake Placid every summer! Athletes who compete in the
U.S. Ironman Championship get the thrill of finishing the event on
the Olympic Speed skating Oval where Eric Heiden won five gold
medals in 1980. Other sporting teams and competitions continue to
relocate to the region. The Lake
Placid Horse Shows are held for two weeks in June and July. Lacrosse
tournaments, marathons and other national and international events are held
each year.
For those who are interested in architecture or architectural
history, this region abounds in lovely buildings in beautiful
natural settings. Some, such as White Pine Camp (Calvin Coolidge's
Summer White House) are available for tours. You might plan a
visit to John
Brown's Farm or the Great Camp Santanoni Preserve. Great
Camp Sagamore makes a fascinating day trip, especially
combined with (if you have the energy) the Adirondack
Museum. Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH)
has an informative site you might enjoy. Some tours are by prior
arrangement only.
Ski...miles
of trails through woods and fields or travel twenty minutes to ski
groomed Olympic trails Mt. Van Hoevenberg Ski Center at
Lake
Placid. Downhill skiers can enjoy Whiteface Mountain's
longest vertical drop in the East, located only twenty minutes
away. Check out trail conditions and equipment rental rates at
whiteface.com.
You can call us directly to see if there are any downhill ski
specials or packages available during your stay.
- A site that contains links to many of the Adirondacks' High
Peaks' attractions, businesses and visitor's bureaus can be
found here.
Winter
Activities...Cross-country or downhill ski on
the Olympic sites (just 15 minutes away!).
Ice (and Rock) Climbing
in the breath-taking mountains with professional guides and
instructors from such well respected venues as Adirondack
Rock and River and for a more one-on-one experience, Alpine
Adventures.
Ice skate, take an unforgettable bobsled ride (at what is now
known as the Verizon
Sports Complex), snowshoe, snowmobile, back country ski, tour
Lake Placid, or visit the 1980 Winter Olympic Sites. You can take
a toboggan run on Mirror Lake, or even go out on the frozen lake
in a dog sled. See world-class athletes compete in hockey games,
ski jumping, figure skating, bobsled, luge, skeleton, ski races,
biathlon and other winter activities.
Trail or Ski Lunches
- Keep your body going on the trails (winter or summer)
with a delicious lunch. All lunches include a piece of fruit,
sweet treat (like granola bar or cookies), salty snack like
pretzels or crackers, and a 100% juice box. and a sandwich. Choose
from: grilled chicken, ham, cheese or PB&J $8
Cook Your Own
Dinners - Two propane grills with side burners are
available for your use. You can bring along or purchase groceries
in Keene Valley, and store them in our guest refrigerator. Return
from hiking and grill up hamburgers or veggie burgers or enjoy
something quick from the freezer to the microwave. You may want to
use our picnic tables or the dining
room.
Come
enjoy our Adirondack
hospitality!
For
information or reservations:
800-281-9860
