Adirondack Mountain Club
- Guided trips
The Adirondack Mountain Club operates Adirondak Loj, a historic 12-room inn on Heart Lake in the High Peaks Wilderness Area of upstate New York, serving as a base for hiking and mountain recreation since 1922. While primarily a hiking destination, the property offers access to Heart Lake and surrounding waters for fishing.
Why book
Historic Adirondack inn on Heart Lake—hiking-focused, with incidental freshwater fishing access.
Overview
Adirondak Loj sits on Heart Lake at the gateway to the High Peaks Wilderness, operated by the Adirondack Mountain Club since 1922. The inn accommodates up to 70 guests across 12 rooms and serves as the hub for the club's extensive trail system and guided hiking programs. Heart Lake and nearby waters offer opportunities for trout and other freshwater species, though fishing is not the primary focus of the operation. Guests enjoy included breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, and access to the…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 1/5
- Location
- Lake Placid, NY
- Best for
- Freshwater, Accessible
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Parking
- Wifi
- Breakfast Included
- Library / Reading Room
Activities
- Hiking
Fishing styles
- Spin Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
Best for
- Big Groups
- Non-Fishing Partners
Themes
- Historic
Climate
- Temperate
Lodging style
- Inn
What's included
Included
- Lodging
- Breakfast (at Adirondak Loj)
- Wi-Fi (at Adirondak Loj)
- Parking
- Access to Heart Lake
- Guided hikes and programs
- Use of trails
- Access to Adirondack library
Not included
- Alcohol
- Lunch (options available)
- Flights
- Alaska fishing license
- Gratuities
- Taxes
Rooms
Trip planning
- Sleeps
- Up to 70 guests
- Rooms
- 12 rooms
- Timezone
- UTC-4
Getting there
The High Peaks Information Center is located at ADK's Heart Lake Program Center, near the Van Hoevenberg Trail trailhead.
Gear
Gear provided.
Rentals available for skis, boots, poles, bear canisters, trail crampons, snowshoes, apparel.
Where you are
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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