Adirondack Backcountry Roads
Adirondack Backcountry Roads is a moderate 80+ miles off-road trail near Long Lake, NY, best run May - October. The gear list marks All-terrain tires as required, and 4WD capability as recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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The Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States, a vast wilderness of old-growth forest, alpine peaks, and over 3,000 lakes connected by a network of forest roads that see remarkably little traffic. The backcountry roads access some of the most remote terrain east of the Mississippi.
Fun Facts
Adirondack Park at 6 million acres is larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Great Smoky Mountains combined.
The park contains 46 High Peaks over 4,000 feet.
Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics twice (1932 and 1980).
🛞 Tires
⚙️ Drivetrain
Closest campgrounds to Adirondack Backcountry Roads:
- Lake Eaton Campground (Adirondack State Forest) · LONG LAKE · 2 mi (straight-line)
- Forked Lake Campground · Long Lake · 7 mi (straight-line)
- Lake Durant (Adirondack State Forest) · BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE · 9 mi (straight-line)
- Tioga Point Campground · Raquette Lake · 14 mi (straight-line)
- Golden Beach Campground · Raquette Lake · 14 mi (straight-line)
- Lake Harris Campground (Adirondack State Forest) · LONG LAKE · 15 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
Where to Camp
6 campgrounds within 30 miles of this trail
GPS Coordinates
Import into Gaia GPS, OnX Offroad, or Garmin
Map of Long Lake, NY
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Nearby Trails
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A mild lift, all-terrain tires, and correct gear ratio will get you through this trail confidently.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Size up correctly, 33s vs 35s matters on moderate terrain.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.