Avalanche Lake

The 3.6-hectare Avalanche Lake is an alpine lake in New York's Adirondack High Peaks. Between 1163 m Avalanche Mountain and 1,437 m Mount Colden, at an altitude of 879 m, is Avalanche Lake. The two mountains rise from the lake's surface in cliffs that are vertical.

Avalanche Lake has the untamed beauty you're looking for. This lake, another gorgeous destination in the Adirondacks, received its name following an avalanche that struck the region in the 1800s. It is located between the imposing Mount Colden and Avalanche Mountain at a height of more than 2,880 feet in the Adirondack High Peaks.

Avalanche Lake is accessible only by foot, which only serves to enhance the already breathtaking vista. The routes from neighboring Lake Placid are preferred by the adventurous. They can travel between 10 and 12 miles one way. In particular, The Trail of the Cedars is intriguing. Along the way, expect to encounter enormous boulders and lush trees, which you may have to climb over. The highlight is Marcy Dam. Avalanche Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Newyork

Location: Adirondack High Peaks, Keene, New York