This family friendly celebration of the Adirondack Rail Trail will showcase the natural landscape, communities and businesses along the corridor with a fun-filled day of activities, food and live music. 
Date: Saturday, June 20
Location: Saranac Lake
Mileage: Up to you
Registration: FREE*
Benefits: Adirondack Rail Trail Association
UPDATE: Rail Trail Day Party Moving Into Harrietstown Hall
If you've been looking at the weather for Saturday like we have, you already know the forecast is looking absolutely amazing if you are a duck. For cyclists, perhaps not so much.
That's why we're making the call to shift our event plan, including moving the free party, live music, food and festivities into the Harrietstown Hall. There are also changes to the service project and rail trail shuttles plan. Complete details below.
Event Details
Date and Location
Saturday June 20, 2026
39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 , Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Event Schedule
ALL DAY: Enjoy the Trail (dress for weather)
9a-1p: ARTA will be at the Farmers Market (rain or shine)
10a-12p: Volunteer Service Projects (updated info below)
6-830p: FREE Community Celebration inside Harrietstown Hall (music, food, vendors)
Service Projects
The projects have been paired down to just two - Kiosk & Pet Waste Station installation. Details on both and to sign up are here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/rail-trail-day-service-projects. Dress for weather. We'd like to get these in and still need your help.
Rail Trail Shuttles
It's important to us that you experience the wonder of the trail in great weather and we also don't want you to feel pressured to ride when you don't really want to. Therefore, we're calling off shuttle service for the day. If you booked a shuttle, there are three options:
1. Receive a refund.
2. Donate the fee to ARTA.
3. Reschedule your shuttle for a later date with BikeADK, who will discount your booking with the special amount paid for the Rail Trail Day shuttle.
Whichever you choose, please communicate to Doug Haney what you'd like to do.
Celebration
The FREE party will go on as planned from 6-830p, only we're moving it indoors to the Harrietstown Hall, which is a fabulous venue to catch an incredible band like Reese Fulmer and the Carriage House Band. Food from The Belvedere will be available along with beverages from Hex & Hop and RiverTrail Breweries, plus you'll be able to visit with a ton of great community vendors and trail supporters.
Raffle & Prizes
And don't forget, we've got some amazing raffle prizes to give away. Tickets can be purchased now and you don't need to be present to win, but you'd be a lot cooler if you were there and you'll get to see the band. All proceeds go to ARTA. Prizes:
- Round trip tickets with Cape Air from Saranac Lake to Boston or JFK
- Overnight stay at the Hotel Saranac
- 3 hr Snowmobile ride on the Rail Trail
- 2 full day bike rentals from High Peaks Cyclery
- Rail Trail Shuttle from BikeADK
That should cover everything, but if you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out directly. On behalf of the ARTA and BikeADK, we are so thankful for your support of the Adirondack Rail Trail.
Event Schedule
Subject to change
ALL DAY: Enjoy the Trail*
9a - 1p: Visit with ARTA at the Saranac Lake Farmers Market
10a - 12p: Rail Trail Service Projects
6 - 8:30p: Free Celebration with Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Raffle and Vendors at Riverside Park
*Shuttle Service available with advance booking during event registration
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FAQs
What does this event support?
The Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day is a family friendly celebration of the Adirondack Rail Trail that will raise funds for the Adirondack Rail Trail Association.
What is the Adirondack Rail Trail Association?
The Adirondack Rail Trail Association (ARTA) is a trail-town not-for-profit organization that represents and promotes the business and municipal interests along the 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail. Founded in 2010, ARTA has represented over 13,000 citizens, 400 businesses, and six representative governments in the effort to get this world-class all season trail to the construction stage.
What is the event schedule?
ALL DAY: Enjoy the Trail*
9a - 1p: Visit with ARTA at the Saranac Lake Farmers Market
10a - 12p: Rail Trail Service Projects
6 - 8:30p: Free Celebration with Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Raffle and Vendors at Riverside Park
*Shuttle Service available with advance booking during event registration
What is the bad weather plan?
The event will be hosted rain or shine with an indoor contingency plan for the event party in the event of severe weather.
Lodging
Guests of Adirondack Rail Trail Community Day can take advantage of discounted lodging at the Hotel Saranac, conveniently located just off the trail in beautiful downtown Saranac Lake. Click HERE to book using the discounted rates.
Amid the pristine lakes and lush woods of the Adirondacks, discover a legacy of old-world charm at Hotel Saranac. With 95 years of rich history, our hotel is one of the most beloved landmarks in the region. Guests enjoy premium amenities and activities in the heart of Saranac Lake—all the best shopping, dining, hiking, biking, and boating are right outside your front door. Grand yet intimate, historic yet modern, Hotel Saranac is a destination unto itself. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, an award-winning member of the Historic Hotels of America and voted one of the Top 5 most haunted hotels by USA today.
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