“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Saranac River and the Locks |
| North Country Community College and Library |
| Bike Loop Forest Home Rd McMasters Rd Rt 30 |
| Mt. Baker NYSDEC Trailhead |
| Berkeley Square National Register Historic Business District |
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Mountain biking opportunities exist along each of the Scenic Byways, from scenic back roads to trails through the woods
James LaTour Swim Beach and Picnic Area on Lake Colby
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3, near Saranac Lake in Franklin County
Just on the edge of Saranac Lake is Lake Colby, where you’ll find a state beach, a boat launch, and Latour Park.
The village beach of Saranac Lake is on Lake Colby, on Moir Road, off Route 86 or Upper Broadway Avenue. Town-operated Latour Park on the shore provides picnicking and shore fishing with nearby swimming. New York State operates a boat launch and fishing access. There is a ten horsepower limit for motorboats. Also a popular ice fishing lake
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 |
| Months Occurring: | may, june, july, august and september |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.343492 |
| Longitude: | -74.1446766101 |