Explore the Adirondacks with expert guides
Join ADK’s guided hikes and outdoor trips to experience the Adirondacks with knowledgeable leaders who share their love for these wild landscapes. Whether you’re summiting a High Peak or strolling through a forest trail, our programs make every adventure safe, enriching, and memorable.
The 2026 ADK Mountain Club Fall Outing, hosted by the North Woods Chapter, will be held Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20 at the Saranac Village Young Life Camp. This premier Adirondack retreat facility is gently nestled on the shores of beautiful Upper Saranac Lake, and is in the heart of prime paddling, hiking, and biking country. In addition to a long list guided outings available to all registrants, evenings will be filled with live music and dancing.
What participants are saying
Our guided trips change how people experience the outdoors. Hear from those who’ve learned new skills, gained confidence, and deepened their connection to the Adirondacks.
All trips are led by trained ADK guides and include trail interpretation, safety briefings, and Leave No Trace education. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, and your own water and snacks.
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Small group sizes for a personalized experience
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Expert guides with local knowledge
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Safety and navigation support
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Free gear rentals available
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ADK’s guided trips.
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We have a limited supply of backpacks, tents, snowshoes, and microspikes that you can borrow for your trip. Please notify us in advance. First aid equipment, bear resistant food canisters and group cooking gear is provided.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on ADK’s group guided hikes.
If you are signing up for a High Peak hike, we prefer previous High Peak experience, or comparable elevation gain and mileage to the hike on other rocky trails.
Yes, waitlists are managed by the education team and go in chronological order of when folks sign up. Occasionally, we reach out to locals that can make a last-minute cancellation. People can make a note about that availability as they put their name on the wait list.
Guided trips are held rain, shine, snow, or sun. On occasion, we will cancel trips for extreme weather or trail conditions our guides cannot manage. If ADK cancels a trip, you will receive a full refund.
Full refunds are given if you cancel your reservation three or more weeks in advance.
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) maintains a three-week cancellation policy for all programs: Cancellations made more than three (3) weeks prior to the course start date will receive a refund, with the exception of a non-refundable administrative deposit of $5 to cover processing and registration costs.
Cancellations made within three (3) weeks of the course start date are non-refundable. If ADK cancels a trip for any reason (such as weather, safety concerns, or insufficient enrollment), participants will receive a full refund, including the administrative deposit.
The minimum age for day hikes is 12 years old, and 16 years old for backpacking trips. If under 18, a parent or guardian must attend the trip as well and speak with ADK staff prior to the trip.
It depends! Each trip varies depending on the individuals that make up the group so we can never predict how long a trip will take. Our goal is to finish in the daylight, and our guides will set a “turnaround time” accordingly to keep the group on pace.
Please review our Essential Eligibility Criteria to understand the fundamental requirements for joining an ADK trip.