North Creek – Late Fall and Prelude to Winter!

It won’t be long – Autumn colors will soon give way to winter white!  There is still plenty of time to enjoy late fall colors.  Get out and hike around, paddle on 13th Lake or enjoy some of the mountain biking trails at Garnet Hill or The Ski Bowl.  Ski season can begin anytime in November but Thanksgiving weekend (Nov 25-28, 2021) is usually the start of ski season. So, now is the time to plan your ski getaways, North Creek area winter vacations.

Late Fall Hike, Bike, Fishing

As more and more of the trees drop their leaves the annual dormancy sets up.   Trails becoming muddier, but the lack of leaves opens vistas that are usually obscured in the Summer.  It’s a great time to explore the area!  Look on our Hiking Guide for additional information.  Also – it is Big Game Hunting Season in the Adirondacks Oct. 23 – Dec. 5, 2021.  While accidents involving non hunters are very rare it’s a good idea to wear bright colors if you’re out hiking.  Mt. Bike trails can get challenging with leaf drop obscuring obstacles, but some trails at both Garnet Hill and the Ski Bowl have been cleared for Fall Mt. Biking.  Fishing Season is mostly closed but 13th Lake (and downstream outlet to 1st Bridge) remains open ’till Nov. 30 and the Hudson River and other streams have a new regulation that lets you fish Oct. 16 – March 31, artificial lures and catch and release only.  

The Ski Scene in North Creek

Gore Mountain is the star of winter recreation in the North Creek area with almost 500 acres of skiable terrain on four distinct mountain summits.  With 14 lifts, 122 trails and 2500 ft vertical drop, Gore is BIG mountain skiing!  Gore couples all this great mountain with impressive snowmaking, grooming and all the skier services you would expect – lessons, rentals, sales, and lots of great on-mountain food service.  Lift Tickets, Season Passes and Frequent skier cards are available now – Visit Gore’s Ticket Info Here.

Backcountry Skiing – Gore is not the only ski venue in the area!  How about 114,000 acres and 75 miles of backcountry trails – most being great ski and snowshoe routes.  Those are the stats for the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area with connections in North Creek, Bakers Mills and North River.  Visit our Backcountry Ski Page for more information.

Cross Country Skiers are not left out of the mix in the North Creek Area.  Garnet Hill Lodge maintains 55km of groomed Cross Country Ski Trails and offers rentals, ski lessons, ski sales and a charming mountain top lodge and restaurant.  Cross Country Skiers at Garnet Hill can also enjoy the Bobcat Cafe at The Outdoor Center during ski season with food, drinks and entertainment! Garnet Hill XC-Ski Info Here.  And not to be undone Gore has developed the North Creek Ski Bowl into an exciting cross country ski venue with lights and snowmaking on about 7km of trails.  More Ski Bowl Info Here.

Late Fall Events and Entertainment