Eagle Bay

Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28, in Herkimer County

Eagle Bay, between Old Forge and Inlet, offers extensive boating and hiking opportunities for visitors.

Located on Fourth Lake between Old Forge and Inlet, if you're a hiker, mountain biker, like to fish or boat, Eagle Bay will appeal to you. Several well marked trails offer varying degrees of difficulty and State campsites are easy to access and convenient for hikers of all ages.

Enjoy the ever-changing scenery of hiking trails in spring, summer, and fall that6 become cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails in winter.

The 153- mile Central Adirondack Trail begins in the east in Glens Falls and ends at the western gateway in Rome on the historic Erie Canal. This crescent shaped route brings you through the foothills and mountains of the south-central Adirondack Park. From the east you pass near scenic Lake George, alongside wild, whitewater sections of the Hudson River, and the shores of Long Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Raquette Lake, and the Fulton Chain. The entire route features other numerous lakes and mountain streams that are a paddler’s and boater’s paradise. Plan to spend time at the many attractions on the byway including The Hyde Museum in Glens Falls, the world famous Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, and the Arts Center in Old Forge. Meet local artisans and crafts makers all along the byway, and plan to visit historic Fort Stanwix and The Erie Canal Village in Rome.

• Herkimer County Tourism Information

• Adirondack Regional Tourism Council
• Central Adirondack Association
• Mohawk Valley Chamber Of Commerce