Mirror Lake

In the northern Adirondack Mountains of New York state, in the United States, is the oligotrophic, circumneutral body of water known as Mirror Lake. The lake is roughly 0.50 km2 in size, and its watershed is 3 km2. 20% of the watershed area is surface water, 27% is developed, 51% is forested, and 2% is wetlands.

Mirror Lake acts as the unofficial center of the village of Lake Placid, which is tucked away between the lofty peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Mirror Lake is a popular vacation spot all year round and is dotted with opulent lakeside resorts, such as the named Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa. The lake is crowded with paddleboarders, canoers, and kayakers in the summer. You may take a memorable dog sled trip throughout the winter.

The fast Cloudsplitter gondola ascends Whiteface Mountain nearby and provides breathtaking views. Try to become one of "The 46ers," mountain climbers who have conquered all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks, if you're feeling exceptionally daring! The region has a historic past as a home to abolitionists and equal rights pioneers in addition to its Olympic tradition. An inside look at this significant period in New York history is available at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site.

Location: Adirondack Mountains, Essex County, New York