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| Brewster Peninsula |
| Olympic Speed Skating Oval and Olympic Center |
| Whiteface Ski Center |
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Lake Placid Village Beach with Canoe and Kayak Access
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 73 and State Rt. 86, near Lake Placid in Essex County
The Lake Placid Village Beach, located on Mirror Lake, features a sandy beach, pier, changing facility, playground, tennis courts and a canoe or kayak access site.
Mirror Lake covers 128 acres, averages 14 feet deep, and has a maximum depth of 60 feet. The shoreline is totally developed with marvelous homes, hotels, and the backyards and balconies of Main Street’s shops. Dining establishments offer beautiful views in any season. The perimeter of Mirror Lake is completely paved for walking, and measures 2.7 miles. It is the scene of the 2.4 mile swim that begins the Ironman Triathlon, held each year. The town beach, with a pier and changing facility, is on the southern shore. A perfect place for swimming and paddling since motorboats are forbidden. It is known for the plentiful rainbow trout, lake trout and smallmouth bass.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Saranac Lake |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 73 and State Rt. 86 |
| Months Occurring: | june, july, august and september |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Best Time: | A cool dip in Mirror Lake on a hot summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| ADA Compliance: | yes |
| Restroom Available: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.2840804756 |
| Longitude: | -73.9804758117 |
| URL: | Lake Placid Village Beach with Canoe and Kayak Access website |