North Creek Fall Vacation Guide - updated 2026

“He found himself wondering at times, especially in the autumn, about the wild lands, and strange visions of mountains that he had never seen came into his dreams.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Main Attractions

The Adirondack Autumn and the yearly spectacle of brilliant leaves is to many the year's best season.  Hiking is easier going in the cool weather.  Fishing comes to life as trout move about in the colder waters.  Whitewater Rafting, Rail Bikes, and Gore Mt chairlift and gondola rides all offer ample views to a changing landscape of luminous red, orange and yellow.  The Depot Museum and Tannery Pond offer indoor exhibits on art and history.  Take a tour of the North Creek Mosaic Project right on Main Street!  For Fall 2026 - RevRail is operating 5 days a week - closed Tue and Wed.  Gore Mt. is operating Saturdays and Sundays - thru Sept 20 at the Ski Bowl - then 3 weekends for the Gondola on the upper mountain - Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4, and Oct 10-11 for Harvest Fest!    Hudson River Rafting is mainly on the weekend days - but check with individual outfitters for additional trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fall Events

There are plenty of Fall Events in the North Creek Area and beyond - cool music, artists, concerts, fundraisers and more!  Pictured Left - Witches Dance - Event Dates
Harvest Festival at Gore is Oct. 10, 11, 2026 Gore Mt. Harvest Fest 2026!  INFO CLICK HERE!
Tannery Pond Community Day Outdoor Show - Sat. Sept. 19, 11AM-5PM INFO HERE!
Garnet Hill Grit Mt. Bike Race, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026  INFO HERE!
Town of Johnsburg - Teddy Roosevelt 125th Anniversary, Sept 10-13, 2026  INFO HERE!
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It's Free!  Hiking, Mt. Biking, Fishing, Camping, Exploring!

The Outdoors call quickly near North Creek.  With the 114,000 acre Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area, The Hudson River Gorge and neighboring Wild Forest areas there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.  The Siamese Ponds Area has over 70 miles of mapped and marked trails with numerous wilderness lakes, ponds and streams.  Campsites and lean-to shelters are peppered through out the area.  Click on an image below and get going!

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Skiing!

Well, after some surprising late winter storms - like a flash - here we are in the Spring Skiing zone!  And with the impressive snowmaking and grooming at Gore - it is GREAT Spring Skiing!  Deep bases should see skiing into mid April. (No closing date has been announced yet) Gore's Ski Bowl Nordic is also still open (4/1).  And, if you want a bargain - skiers and riders can purchase next year's season pass now and ski the remainder of this season. Gore and Garnet Hill are closed for the season - but there is one last gasp - Whiteface Mt. is going to try for a reopening Friday April 17 and Sunday April 18 - click the Whiteface report for more info.  Skiing is done!  Go Rafting!  See links below!
Gore's Ski Report  |  Gore Season Pass Information  |  Whiteface Report  

Rafting! 

Spring Rafting usually begins April 1st and lasts thru May.  As with Summer Rafting on the Hudson, Spring rafting trips are run Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays.  However, most outfitters will run Spring trips just on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday.  Aside from spectacular Adirondack wilderness scenery, the upper Hudson in Spring can offer Colorado-big whitewater with true adventure class rapids!  Outfitters provide everything adventurers need to have a great trip on the river - wetsuits, professional guides, all river equipment, transportation and river snacks or a meal at trips end. Rafting More Information  |  Rafting Outfitter Directory  

Revolution Rail

Join RevRail for the 2026 Season which begins Saturday, May 2. 
More info here

Fishing, Hiking, Mt. Bikes

The North Creek area is home to the 114,000 acre Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area and is adjacent to many more remote State Land areas including the Hudson Gorge Wilderness area.  Trout fisherman can seek the wily Brook Trout in remote ponds, the Upper Hudson River and hundreds of miles of streams, brooks and beaver flows.  Hikers and mt. bikers may want to wait for late Spring to begin hikes and bike trips.  Early Spring still sees many areas of ice and snow on the ground especially on trails that saw a lot of ski and snowshoe use all winter.  Update 2026 - trails have dried out nicely, hiking and mt. biking are all good!  Fishing Info Including Area Shops  |  Hiking and Camping Guide  |  Mt. Bike Guide

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Winter Vacation Guide 2025-2026

Skiing  |  Lodging  |  Restaurants, Bars  |  Snowshoe, Sledding, Ice Skating  |  Arts and Music

Gore Mt. Ski and Snowboard - XC-Ski - Snowshoe & Backcountry Ski!

The North Creek area is renowned as a mecca for skiing dating back to the 1930s and before!  Major mountain skiing at Gore is a draw for thousands of skiers and snowboarders from November to April. Not to be undone cross country skiers can ski groomed trails at The Ski Bowl Nordic Center (part of Gore Mt.) and Garnet Hill in North River.  North Creek and the Town of Johnsburg is adjacent to the 114,000 acre Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area with over 70 miles of mapped and marked trails for unlimited backcountry ski and snowshoe adventures.  Look for a return of the Citizen Race Series at the Ski Bowl Nordic!  
NEW!  NY Post Article - Gore is the most Affordable Ski Resort!  CLICK HERE!
Ski Shops - Rentals, Sales, Service CLICK HERE!

Best Bet for Gore Lift Ticket Deals is to Purchase Online CLICK HERE! 

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Lodging

The North Creek Area is loaded with many Lodging options for your winter vacation or getaway.  Enjoy full service resorts, bed and breakfast accommodations, motels, hotels and Short Term Rental options.  Visit our Lodging Page for Most Properties and Visit our Short term Vacation Rental Page for additional places to stay. 

All Lodging CLICK HERE

Restaurants and Bars!

All that skiing has you hungry I'll bet!  North Creek has you covered.  With many full service sit-down restaurants, pub fare at numerous bars, and quick take-out snacks and dinners!  Click a link below for all the contact info, menus, and the latest open/close information on most dining options.  Latest Open/Close Info, Events, Live Music!

All Restaurants CLICK HERE!

Snowshoeing, Sledding, Ice Skating

  Snowshoeing is the Winter equivalent of hiking during the warm months. You can visit a remote pond, top out on a mountain summit, or just take a walk in the winter woods. Most everyone can snowshoe, even kids! That said – some basics of winter recreation are in order. Dress the part – you will need warm winter boots, and layers of mostly non-cotton clothing. Alpine skiing clothing will generally fill the bill, but the large bulky parka will probably be too much as you warm up. Other essentials include a small day pack, extra clothing – warmer gloves, winter hat, water, snacks, and especially this time of year – A HEADLIGHT or flashlight.

Where to go? Many of the favorite Summer hiking trails are perfect for snowshoeing! The North Creek Area is adjacent to the 114,000 acre Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area with over 70 miles of mapped and marked trails. Use our Hiking Guide to select an adventure. These are more than casual walks especially if you are breaking trail (the first ones after a big snowfall). Additional trails are available off the Schaefer Trail (Parking just outside the Transfer station near the ski bowl). Also see our Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Map Here.

If you are brand new to snowshoeing – rentals and easy packed trails are available at the 2 Cross Country Ski Centers – Garnet Hill in North River and Ski Bowl Nordic at Gore on Rt. 28. The Ski bowl has a few Kilometers of snowmaking so it might be the best bet if many other trails are washed out or thin. Other rentals are available at All Seasons Outfitters, Cunningham's Ski Barn. Another unique snowshoe venue is Stone Bridge and Caves in Pottersville with snowshoe rentals and guided tours. More Info, Click a link below:

Garnet Hill | Ski Bowl Nordic  | Cunningham's Ski Barn | Stone Bridge and Caves  |  All Seasons Outfitters

The Town of Johnsburg Sledding Hill and Ice Skating are both in the Ski Bowl!  Ice Skating (loner skates available at the Pavilion) is on the covered pavillion next to the Minder Lodge.  The sledding hill is on a portion of the capped landfill. If you park at the bottom of the transfer station road next to the gate, there is an groomed trail that takes you to the sledding hill.

Sledding and Ice Skating – another great venue is Dynamite Hill in Chestertown

Art and Music!

Plenty of great music and art in North Creek!  Tannery Pond has art exhibits and concerts scheduled all winter long.  Click the Events Tab Below for more information.  Don't forget H'art on Main Street - delightful art gallery and classes.  H'art Page Here.

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Spring Fun in North Creek!

Well, the ski season is a memory, but there is plenty of Spring Fun to be had in the mountains!  Local trails have dried out for hikers and mountain bikers.  It is prime fishing season and both RevRail and the Whitewater Rafting Outfitters are up and running for the season.  There is a new Widlund Gallery opening at Tannery Pond Community Center (May 11-June 18). 

Read More - Spring Vacation Guide CLICK HERE    |    Dining Entertainment Updates CLICK HERE