Enjoy a guided one-way tour of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Lake Placid to Saranac Lake featuring stops at three craft breweries complete with van shuttle service back to the start after your ride.
Meet your professional guides in Lake Placid for an 11.5 mile one-way ride to Saranac Lake on the vehicle-free Adirondack Rail Trail. You'll stop at Ray Brook Brewhouse midway through the ride for a tasting, then end at RiverTrail Beerworks for a second tasting before you - and your bike - are shuttled back to Lake Placid for a final tasting at Big Slide Brewery & Public House.
2025 Tour Dates
- July 10 & 17
- August 7 & 21
- September 4 & 18
Location: Lake Placid
Mileage: 11.5 miles
Participation Cap: 8 guests per tour*
Cost: $89/person
*Private tours available upon request with a minimum of 6 participants to book
Registration Includes
- Guide & Shuttle Service
- Four - 4oz Craft Beer Tastings at Each Stop
- Snacks & Electrolyte Mix
- BikeADK Gift Pack
Craft Breweries
Ray Brook Brewhouse
Our first stop (at mile 6.5) features a quick jaunt off of the Adirondack Rail Trail into the hamlet of Ray Brook for a stop at Ray Brook Brewhouse. The Brewhouse is a unique brewery producing wild and traditional brews, paired with equally adventurous dishes using both local and exotic ingredients in a rustic and homey space.
RiverTrail Beerworks
This riverfront brewpub features twelve house beers on tap. For those non-beer drinkers, RiverTrail Beerworks offer a full bar with wine, liquor, prosecco, and ciders. And with a large, heated, screened-in patio, two firepits right on the river, and lots of Adirondack chairs to sit outside, there's plenty of room to relax after the ride.
Big Slide Brewery & Public House
This modern brewery features a hybrid 3.5/5 barrel brew-house right in the center of our space, concrete-topped bar, a comfortable dining room, a beautiful (dog-friendly) patio, and a semi-open kitchen. Plus Big Slide Brewery & Public House has 10 house beers on tap, with a wide variety of styles from Sours and Goldens to Pale Ales, IPAs, Porters, Stouts, and Belgian beers.
Event Schedule
- July 10 & 17
- August 7 & 21
- September 4 & 18
All participants must arrive at Big Slide Brewery & Public House no later than 1 p.m. ready to ride. After a quick hello and briefing by your guides, we're on our way to the Adirondack Rail Trail for a vehicle-free ride to Ray Brook Brewhouse (mile 6.5) followed by a stop at the end of the ride at RiverTrail Beerworks in Saranac Lake (mile 11.5). After tastings at each, we'll load the BikeADK Shuttle Van for a quick 20 minute ride back to Big Slide for a final tasting and a big high five to your guides.
The estimated total tour time is 4-4.5 hours.
Routes
FAQs
How long is the tour?
The total bicycling mileage is 11.5 miles with an estimated time between 4 and 4.5 hours including tastings and van shuttle.
What does registration include?
Registration Includes:
- Guide & Shuttle Service
- Four - 4oz Craft Beer Tastings at Each Stop
- Snacks & Electrolyte Mix
- BikeADK Gift Pack
Bikes are not included in registration, but bike rental can be arranged for an additional cost.
Do I need to bring my own bike?
Registration does not include a bike, however bike rental can be arranged for an additional cost. The cost depends on the type of bike (mountain, gravel or e-bike).
Are e-bikes allowed?
Yes, all pedal assist e-bikes are welcome.
What is the bad weather plan?
Tours will go as planned unless the weather is too severe to ensure a safe experience. In the case BikeADK cancels a tour, guests will be refunded 100% (does not includes BikeReg transaction fees).
What is the cancelation policy?
The policy is as follows:
- Refunds of any amount do not include BikeReg service fees.
- 100% if requested 48 hours or more before the event.
- 50% if requested 48 hours or less before the event.
- If the event is canceled by organizers, 100% refunds will be issued or a credit can be applied for a future BikeADK event.
What is the riding surface?
The final finish surface of the Adirondack Rail Trail will be heavily compacted stone dust. The material will support running, walking and cycling, including road bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes, recumbents, fat bikes and class 1 e-bikes. A 2-mile section within the Village of Saranac Lake is paved and supports roller skates/blades, skateboards, strollers and wheelchairs. We will also pedal a short road section in the Village of Lake Placid to start the tour.
Lodging
Our official hotel for this event is the voco Saranac Lake waterfront hotel, which offers a modern adventure in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Located on Lake Flower's Pontiac Bay, the nature-connected design, and high-level guest service focused on supporting a thoughtful stay, makes the Lodge the premier destination in the Adirondack High Peaks Region. Click this link when booking for a special discount.
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