The Adirondack Mountains form a massif in northeastern Upstate New York, which is part of the United States. Its boundaries correspond roughly to the boundaries of Adirondack Park. They cover about 5,000 square miles. The mountains form a roughly circular dome, about 160 miles in diameter and about 1 mile high.

What is the best time to visit Lake Placid?

When to Go to Lake Placid

An excellent time to plan a trip is between May to August when the temperatures are warm, and the winter sports complexes are still open. For hiking, autumn is the best season; though the temperatures may have dropped, it is worth it for the autumn foliage.

What is peak leaf season in the Adirondacks?

The big question in the Adirondacks is “When are your leaves going to peak?” The standard answer is that the leaves peak sometime within the last two weeks of September, the first two weeks of October. Yet, in the High Peaks region, leaves tend to peak earlier.