This 47-mile stretch of the 170-mile Olympic Byway takes cyclists into the heart of the Adirondacks via secluded forests and mountain villages.
This 47-mile stretch of the 170-mile Olympic Byway takes cyclists into the heart of the Adirondacks via secluded forests and mountain villages. The steeper climbs are in the first half of the ride from Saranac to Tupper Lake, but the max grade is just 5.4%, while the rest is peacefully rolling. The route is serene, passes by scenic lakes, and goes over the Raquette River. There are plenty of routes along the byway including: Keeseville to Saranac (45 miles), Cranberry to Carthage (55 miles), and Carthage to Sackets Harbor (36 miles).