Trail's End Inn
An all-season, 1902 Adirondack Bed and Breakfast Lodge in
Keene Valley, New York
(in the High Peaks near Lake Placid)

LAKE PLACID/ADIRONDACK REGIONAL HAPPENINGS:

4th ANNUAL GEOFF BODINE BOBSLED CHALLENGE - January 3 & 4

112th ANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL - February 6 - 15

29th EMPIRE STATE WINTER GAMES - February 20 - 22

LAKE PLACID OLYMPIC REGION'S CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

 

2008 – 2009 SKI WHITEFACE SPECIALS

THE SAME RATES AS LAST YEAR!

 

 WINTER HAS ARRIVED, COLD NIGHTS CRISP CLEAR DAYS

 QUIET SERENITY IN THE WOODS

AND A FIRE IN THE FIREPLACE- COME!

 

 

"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life."

--John Muir (1838-1914)

 

OUR  ADIRONDACK-STYLE BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM CAN COMFORTABLY ACCOMMODATE 50 OR MORE !    

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Keene Valley is THE jumping-off place for Adirondack hiking. Hike or Snowshoe from the back door!

Remember, you can check out in the morning, hike all day, and come back and use our mud room showers before heading home---no more sweaty, smelly rides home! 

Trail's End Inn...a romantic 1902 Adirondack bed and breakfast lodge nestled in New York's spectacular Keene Valley amid soaring mountain peaks. This rustic, romantic, and secluded bed & breakfast inn is ideally located for all seasons. Easily accessible, the inn is 1/3 mile off the main highway, quiet and secluded, surrounded by meadows and gorgeous mountains. This photo was taken from atop Baxter Mountain, a nearby half-day (or less) hike.

The Adirondack Park is larger than the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National parks combined. Nestled in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks is Trail's End Inn. Built in 1902 as an Adirondack Camp, it reflects the charm and ambiance of that era. Enjoy wide board floors, brick fireplaces, spacious guest rooms, sleeping porches, clawfoot or whirlpool tubs and plenty of common areas for guest comfort. Many of our rooms have screened Adirondack sleeping porches for enjoying the fresh air and soothing forest sounds. You will, of course, also have the amenities that the modern traveler expects, such as wi-fi high speed internet access and in-room telephones.

The atmosphere at Trail's End is casual, leisurely and welcoming in the country inn tradition. From the first friendly greeting, to the games, puzzles and books around the fire, to the hearty breakfasts in the sunny breakfast room overlooking the bird feeders, our staff is dedicated to making your stay relaxing, memorable and enjoyable.

Lodging

Our main lodge houses twelve spacious guest rooms. Click to see photos of each room.

• 4 rooms which have shared hall baths
• 3 rooms which have private baths
• 2 two-room suites
• Now available: three additional large rooms with private baths, separate entrances, two-person whirlpool tubs, wood-burning fireplaces and king-sized beds jacuzzi

• Many of our rooms have special amenities. Click on the links below to find the rooms which have:
  • Whirlpool tubs
  • Fireplaces
  • Adirondack sleeping porches

  All are decorated with antiques and quilts. You'll enjoy relaxing by the fireplace, cozy living room, sunny game porch, or wide front porch overlooking the grassy front lawn.

  

• In addition, we have three detached cottages. Click the links below to see photos of each:

  Algonquin Cottage is on the grounds of the main inn. Algonquin has two bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchen, two-person whirlpool tub, fireplace, TV/VCR, CD player,  and private porch - perfect for a romantic evening or a family gathering. jacuzzi

  Cascade Cottage, situated 5 miles north on the Ausable River is similarly equipped -- there's even a waterfall just outside the master bedroom! It has two bedrooms and two baths and and full kitchen and fireplace.

  Blueberry Cottage -- also on the Ausable River, next to Cascade Cottage, Blueberry has two full bedrooms with king beds; two bathrooms, one of which has a whirlpool tub for two; upstairs living area with woodstove; full kitchen with breakfast area; decks on the front and side for enjoying the pleasant sound of the river.
  
  Keene and Keene Valley are the perfect bases for your Adirondack Vacation cabin rental!
  
  All lodging (except in off-premises cottages) includes a full breakfast each morning in our sunny breakfast room.

   

  Area Activities

  Hike...to the Garden parking area or the new Rooster Comb trail from our back door and follow hundreds of miles of marked wilderness trails. It's only 9 miles to Mt. Marcy, the highest point in New York, but don't count on doing it in one day from Trail's End. There are shorter routes from nearby points. You may want to try some of the others of the 46 High Peaks, such as Whiteface Mountain, Algonquin, Cascade or Porter, which are near here. Many lovely hikes are within a few miles: Giant, Big Slide, Gothics, Dix, Noonmark Mountain, the Lower Ausable Lake, Beaver Meadow Falls, the Lake Road on the grounds of the famous Ausable Club. The web site: Views From The Top has comments from hikers who have recently hiked some of the trails here in the High Peaks. If you're interested in hiking the 46 High Peaks, take a good look at Adirondack Journey's excellent website. Remember to be good stewards of nature---follow the backcountry rules. And the folks at The Mountaineer outfitting store here in Keene Valley are very knowledgeable about current trail conditions and they are more than happy to share their thoughts with hikers. And often over breakfast here at Trail's End Inn, guests share their previous day's hiking experience with other guests.

  Summer Activities...Hiking in the world-famous High Peaks of the Adirondacks, canoeing, fishing the Ausable River (for information on fly fishing and other outdoor activities, visit the Mountaineer's website, www.mountaineer.com) , whitewater rafting, bicycling, horseback riding, golf, tennis, swimming in the Ausable and Boquet Rivers, bird watching, rock climbing, and more are nearby. Now, the North American Ironman Triathlon is held in Lake Placid every summer! Athletes who compete in the U.S. Ironman Championship get the thrill of finishing the event on the Olympic Speed skating Oval where Eric Heiden won five gold medals in 1980. Other sporting teams and competitions continue to relocate to the region. The Lake Placid Horse Shows are held for two weeks in June and July. Lacrosse tournaments, marathons and other national and international events are held each year. 

  For those who are interested in architecture or architectural history, this region abounds in lovely buildings in beautiful natural settings. Some, such as White Pine Camp (Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House) are available for tours. You might plan a visit to John Brown's Farm or the Great Camp Santanoni Preserve. Great Camp Sagamore makes a fascinating day trip, especially combined with (if you have the energy) the Adirondack Museum. Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) has an informative site you might enjoy. Some tours are by prior arrangement only.

  Ski...miles of trails through woods and fields or travel twenty minutes to ski groomed Olympic trails Mt. Van Hoevenberg Ski Center at Lake Placid. Downhill skiers can enjoy Whiteface Mountain's longest vertical drop in the East, located only twenty minutes away. Check out trail conditions and equipment rental rates at whiteface.com. You can call us directly to see if there are any downhill ski specials or packages available during your stay.

  • A site that contains links to many of the Adirondacks' High Peaks' attractions, businesses and visitor's bureaus can be found here.

  Winter Activities...Cross-country or downhill ski on the Olympic sites (just 15 minutes away!). Ice (and Rock) Climbing in the breath-taking mountains with professional guides and instructors from such well respected venues as Adirondack Rock and River and for a more one-on-one experience, Alpine Adventures.

  Ice skate, take an unforgettable bobsled ride (at what is now known as the Verizon Sports Complex), snowshoe, snowmobile, back country ski, tour Lake Placid, or visit the 1980 Winter Olympic Sites. You can take a toboggan run on Mirror Lake, or even go out on the frozen lake in a dog sled. See world-class athletes compete in hockey games, ski jumping, figure skating, bobsled, luge, skeleton, ski races, biathlon and other winter activities.  

   

  Special Services

  Trail or Ski Lunches - Keep your body going on the trails (winter or summer) with a delicious lunch. All lunches include a piece of fruit, sweet treat (like granola bar or cookies), salty snack like pretzels or crackers, and a 100% juice box. and a sandwich. Choose from: grilled chicken, ham, cheese or PB&J $8
  

  Cook Your Own Dinners - Two propane grills with side burners are available for your use. You can bring along or purchase groceries in Keene Valley, and store them in our guest refrigerator. Return from hiking and grill up hamburgers or veggie burgers or enjoy something quick from the freezer to the microwave. You may want to use our picnic tables or the dining room. 

  Group Information - Trail's End is perfect for weddings, family reunions, get-togethers, receptions, parties, retreats, business meetings, and other group events. Our large front porch and lawn are perfect for large groups. The new dining room can accommodate more than fifty people at one time. Flexible arrangements with lodging and meals are available for groups up to fifty people. Outside events can be accommodated up to one hundred people depending on your requirements. Please call for group package plans and detailed information.

  
   Come enjoy our Adirondack hospitality!
  
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  Trail's End Inn
  62 Trail's End Way
  Keene Valley, New York 12943-9701
  (518) 576-9860 / FAX: (518) 576-9235

  E-MAIL: innkeeper@trailsendinn.com

  
  
   

  Our professional affiliations include:

  Adirondack Bed and Breakfast Association

  Adirondack Collection

  Empire State Bed and Breakfast Association

  Lake Placid/Essex County Visitors Bureau

  New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association