On the property
A short, honest list.
We aim for a short list of things, all of them done well. For hikes, beaches, day trips, and events around the lake, head to Explore the area.
Free Wi-Fi
Wireless internet in every room.
On-site parking
Free parking at the motel for one vehicle per room.
Trailhead minutes away
The Cranberry Lake 50 trailhead is a short walk from the front door.
Coffee in the morning
Hot coffee available each morning in the lobby.
For trails, beaches, day trips, and a list of recurring local events, see Explore the area.
Right out the door
The Cranberry Lake 50.
A 50-mile loop trail that circles Cranberry Lake through the Five Ponds Wilderness — the most remote stretch of the Adirondack Park. Through-hike it in 4–5 days, or pick from 11 day-hike sections that start within minutes of the front porch.
- Length
- 50 mi
- Thru-hike
- 4–5 d
- Sections
- 11
The full loop crosses NYS DEC lands. Always carry a paper map, water filter, and bear-resistant food storage — there is no cell service for most of it.
Looking for trails, beaches, and day trips?
We've put everything off-property — hiking, beaches, Wanakena, Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, Star Lake, and a list of recurring local events — on a single page.
Explore the area