fun way to adirondack, ny ?

vrus said:
I am thinking the ferry route.

also: speed. i generally do limit in towns, +10 on 45 and 55 rurals, +15 on 65 and interstates. cool?
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just got home today from a 5 day run through VT, NH, RI, ME, MASS, NY, CT and did notice a lot of troopers and sheriff vehicles.... What worked for me was to keep at the posted max within any town or village whether I was near any other vehicles or not, but be careful cuz they can be different:25,30,35,40. Out on the highways (50-65 mph posted) I was going whatever the flow was ... Through Boston the traffic was whipping along at 145 kph ....

As for the ferry, check the schedule as it leaves from Kingston to Wolfe Island hourly and when you get there go right near the ramp and wait there with your bike ... Don't have to line up... They'll squeeze you in somewhere. that ferry is free. Any time I've gone that way the small ferry from WolfeIsland to Cape Vincent is usually there or soon. I assume they do their best to time it with the other ferry. it's small, maybe a dozen cars can fit and it costs 7 bucks ...which seems steep considering the hour long ferry ride from Burlington VT is 6.90. The guards at the Cape Vincent USA post seem a lot friendlier too...but at the Canadian side I have been pulled aside twice for a secondary search by the older female Boarder Officer which is no big deal cuz I never try to seek anything, but is a giant pain in the *** because it then causes you to miss the Wolfe ferry to Kingston which puts you an hour behind...

if you find the roads around Lake Placid a bit too busy, there are some nice ones just a bit north of there around Silver Lake and Au Sable Forks ... Not as much elevation changes but still some nice smooth pavement through curvy hills etc.

A bonus for any riders venturing around the Au Sable Forks area and then doing some of northern Vt, most of the roads ruined by last years's Hurricane Irene are now nice new smooth pavement.... BTW... Noticed lots more wild turkey during daylight hours so always watch for wildlife...
 
Hwy 10 from just round Piseco Lake, NY to Wheelerville NY.

Hwy 30 from Speculator, NY to Malone, NY.

As was said above watch out for wildlife. Parts of the Adirondacks are considered to be some of the least populated parts of the North East US. That said, the place is bear and turkey country and the like to venture onto the roads especially at dusk when the roads get quiet. Don't get caught riding after dark as it can be very dangerous because of all the wildlife.

You'll also have limited to no cell coverage in the Adirondacks. That's how remote you are!! Be sure your bike is in excellent working order and be prepared.
 
Try "Cobblestone lodge" near the golf course.

I paid 100 us for a two night stay. The rooms are clean and very nicely decorated.

I usually cross at Ganonoque and try to avoid the Water town area as it's built up with associated traffic. Aim for Goveneur and cross the top onto 3.

You will love it.
 
I was on those roads on Monday coming back to Pei from Mosport CSBK.
 
Rotten_Ronnie said:
Try "Cobblestone lodge" near the golf course.

I paid 100 us for a two night stay. The rooms are clean and very nicely decorated.

I usually cross at Ganonoque and try to avoid the Water town area as it's built up with associated traffic. Aim for Goveneur and cross the top onto 3.

You will love it.
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From 81, 3 starts off a bit dull and flat but bear with it. It soon starts to climb and can be a road where you suddenlt find yourself doing 160+ without even realising it. Once it cuts south..................game on!!
 
thanks guys. I'm just about ready to go. leaving early morning, hoping to make to it saranac or tupper lake and grab a room.. check out 30 and 10 first day and make way up to the north-east roads..
 
Cheers and enjoy the ride.
 
vrus said:
thanks guys. I'm just about ready to go. leaving early morning, hoping to make to it saranac or tupper lake and grab a room.. check out 30 and 10 first day and make way up to the north-east roads..
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Tupper Lake is horrible. Land that time forgot and all that......
 
rofl. thanks for the heads up! i hear most of the towns aren't doing so great except for placid. hopefully that means cheaper rates !
 
vrus said:
rofl. thanks for the heads up! i hear most of the towns aren't doing so great except for placid. hopefully that means cheaper rates !
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True but you'll find some of the nicest NY'ers in the Adirondacks. If not, some of the nicest American's for that matter.
 
you going solo?

Happy trails. Have a good ride.
 
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