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Uncover History In Newcomb: An Adirondack Retreat

A building on the Great Camp Santanoni Preserve in Newcomb NY

The heart of the Adirondacks is right here in Newcomb. To experience an unscripted and unspoiled view of nature, you can begin at the Newcomb Overlook. Picnic and relax while drinking in a stunning and unique view of natural forest that makes up the High Peaks.

Visit the Adirondack Interpretive Center for a glimpse of the Adirondack Park's history. Walk, bike, or ski to an Adirondack Great Camp for a guided tour. Relive history with the images of Teddy Roosevelt's ascendance to the presidency during his stay here. Prefer water activities? Visit the headwaters of the magnificent Hudson River or camp along the shores of a pristine lake.

Newcomb is the perfect Adriondack town for a truly relaxing respite away from the world.

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several mountains in the foreground and background on a sunny day
Panther Peak
Newcomb, NY
Panther Peak is the 18th highest mountain in NY State, with an elevation of 4,442 ft.... [+More]
map showing the trail to the couchsachraga summit
Couchsachraga Peak
Newcomb, NY
Couchsachraga Peak is the 46th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,820 ft.... [+More]
snow-covered mountain summit
Iroquois Peak
Newcomb, NY
Standing at 4840 feet, Iroquois Peak is the 8th tallest mountain in New York State & the Adirondack High Peaks.... [+More]
cliff mountain sign mounted to a limb
Cliff Mountain
Newcomb, NY
Cliff Mountain is 44th out of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.... [+More]
several mountain summits in the distance as seen from another mountain
Mount Marshall
Newcomb, NY
Ranked at 25 of the 46 High Peaks, Mount Marshall stands at 4,360 feet. Its tree covered summit lends it to be a less frequented p... [+More]
very steep narrow waterfall dropping into a pool with photo credit to tim hall
Hanging Spear Falls
Newcomb, NY
Hanging Spear Falls is a 75-foot high, hourglass-shaped falls on the Opalescent River near Calamity Mountain.... [+More]
Opalescent Falls
Newcomb, NY
Just upstream from Hanging Spear Falls on the Opalescent River is a 15-foot cascade that is sometimes referred to as Opalescent Fa... [+More]
map showing the route from the trailhead to santanoni, panther, and couchsacharaga peaks
Santanoni Peak
Newcomb, NY
Santanoni Peak is the 14th highest mountain in New York State, with an elevation of 4,607 ft.... [+More]
waterfall flowing over rocks with photo credit to heather sheridan
Unnamed Falls
Newcomb, NY
If you're hiking near Lake Colden in the Adirondacks, be on the look out for an unnamed 25-foot cascade.... [+More]
Adirondack Interpretive Center
Newcomb, NY
The Adirondack Interpretive Center (AIC) features 3.6 miles of trails along the shoreline of Rich Lake and Rich Lake outlet.... [+More]
Lake Harris Campground
Newcomb, NY
Camp near the southern edge of the High Peaks Wilderness at Lake Harris Campground, located in Newcomb, NY.... [+More]