HIGH PEAKS HIKING
The \"Wild Forrest Flume Trail System\" ... is comprised of 8 miles of public multi-use use trails open to hiking. The Flume Knob is a 4-mile round trip hike that offers excellent views of Wilmington and the Jay Range. This trail system also connects to Esther and Whiteface Mountain.
The trailhead for this trail system is 100 ft away from our resort
allowing for an early morning bike ride
or a full day hike capable of two
46’er High Peaks.
Mountain Biking
Wilmington is a dirt-lovers dream. The Hungry Trout is central to an extensive network of maintained trails
and your choice of trailheads. Cross Country Single track
lift assisted downhill
dirt jumps and pump tracks
or just cruising local remote roads. The choice is yours
Stop in to a local bike shop or our employees at our Fly Shop can point you in the right direction.
Beaver Brook Trail System
The Beaver Brook Trail system is about 7 miles of trails
of public multi-use trails open to mountain biking. This trail system offers excellent riding with shorter technical connector trails and smooth cruising trails through sparse forest. The Beaver Brook Trailhead is only a 10-minute warm-up ride from the H.T.
Flume Trail System
“The ‘Wild Forrest Flume Trail System’ is your backdoor. These trails consist of 8 miles of public use
trails open to mountain biking and maintained by the Bark Eaters Trail Alliance (BETA)
a volunteer based organization. This trail system also connects to Whiteface Mountain offering a return route back to your motel room after a long day of lift access
or XC biking. The trailhead for this trail system is 100 ft away from our resort
allowing for an early morning warm up - ride
or a full day cruise.
Whiteface Mountain Resort
Whiteface Mountain has quickly become a go-to biking destination in the Northeast. With 27 diverse trails
you are able to find plenty of trails that match any ability level. Whiteface offers gondola assisted
expert only trails
cross country trails
shorter shuttle assisted loops
and access to the Flume Trail System. All of this accessible via a sweet single track trail
or a .5 mile drive to Whiteface Mtn.
Other Favorite Backyard Bikes:
The “Caddyshack Trails”
Craigwood Trails
Brewster Peninsula Trails
Road Biking
Many of the main roads in our area have excellent riding surfaces with wide shoulders. From your doorstep
loops from 5-100 miles meander through old farmland and out of the way roads with very little traffic and very scenic views. Many cyclists tell us that this area is one of the most beautiful areas for riding they have visited. We are also located directly on the biking loop for ‘Ironman Lake Placid’
which allows for race enthusiasts to enjoy the route from their front door.
Ski at Whiteface Mountain – “#1 Ski Resort” -Ski Magazine ’11″
Rated “Upscale and Excellent” by Ski America Magazine
The Hungry Trout Resort is the closest full-service facility and only a one minute drive to the slopes of majestic Whiteface Mountain
the East’s #1 Rated Ski Area.
Be the first on the slopes in the morning and the first in the shower at the end of your day! Stay
ski
and dine here and visit bustling Lake Placid 15 minutes away with your savings!
Our small resort offers very comfortable and affordable lodging and a choice of either upscale dining at the Hungry Trout Restaurant or casual dining at the area’s most popular apres-ski eatery
R.F. McDougalls Pub.
For cross country enthusiasts
adjacent to the Hungry Trout is the new “Flume Cross Country Trail System”
10.5 miles of beautiful
single track terrain that begins within walking distance from your room!
Our ski packages are designed to offer our guests the finest lodging
dining
and skiing value in our area. They are for those visitors wishing more than a simple motel room with noisy neighbors. Packages with meal plans include an unlimited selection of the finest appetizers
entrees
and desserts of any area restaurant.
Our rooms range from $79-$109 during non-holiday weekdays and $109-$139 on weekends. Our two-room kitchenette suites
perfect
for families
are $139 midweek and $189 weekends and holiday periods.-Specials and additional discounts may apply at anytime and you are encouraged to call us for current rates… 800-766-9137
Hungry Trout Restaurant
overlooks the Flume Falls section of the West Branch of the Ausable River
one of this country’s most legendary trout streams. It joins with the adjacent Hungry Trout Resort
a well appointed AAA facility
in presenting our guests with comfortable accommodations and first class dining in a peaceful Adirondack setting unequaled anywhere.
R.F McDougall’s Pub an old fashioned eatery recently named by OUTDOOR LIFE MAGAZINE as one of “Americas Top 10 Fishing Bars”.This wonderful pub offers our guests the perfect spot to end an active day in the Adirondacks. You’re invited to visit our downstairs pub for an after dinner libation! We appreciate you spending an evening with us…ENJOY!!