Trails

Going for a Hike?

You’ve got two great options nearby:

Elephant's Trail

About 1,000 feet south of the property entrance, right across SR30, you’ll find the Elephant's trail (all trails.com ) entrance. This is part of the state park system, well maintained, dog-friendly, and offers some really nice views.

While the entrance is close, the main trailhead is a bit farther in. We recommend driving and parking near the official trailhead for the best experience.

The Lazy Deer Trail

We have our own trail that starts just south of the cabin and leads to the pond. It’s an easy walk with a gentle elevation and takes about 20 minutes one way. The trail is best for snowshoeing in winter and late in the season, as the grass can grow tall during summer.

We do our best to keep it clear, but storms and nature sometimes bring down trees or create obstacles. Please keep in mind that the trail is not actively maintained, so hike at your own risk.

Recommended hikes (short to day-hike)

(Approx drive: many are 30–90 minutes from Malone — the northern Adirondack approach means you’ll often drive a bit to trailheads.)

Floodwood Mountain — family-friendly moderate hike with good views; trail description and local trail map from Franklin County / Adirondack Frontier resources. Great for spring → fall. exploreadirondackfrontier.com
Elephant’s Head / Ledges Trail (Malone area on AllTrails) — local short trails noted for ledge viewpoints; good half-day options. Check AllTrails for GPX, parking and recent trail reviews. AllTrails.com
High Peaks / Lake Placid day trips — if you’re up for a serious day, Lake Placid region trails (e.g., small peaks like Little Whiteface or the Olympic venues) are within reach for a full-day adventure. Condé Nast Traveler Adirondacks

Trail tips: bring a map (or GPX from AllTrails), bear-aware practices in spring/summer, and microspikes/traction for shoulder-season or icy winter hikes.

Please click here to download The Lazy Deer hiking trail

Lazy Deer grounds map

Using the trail:

If you decide to explore the trail, please consider the following:

Respect the wildlife: We have seen deer, foxes, chipmunks, coyote, beaver, black bear, and have even found moose prints. We don't allow hunting on our property, and we ask you to please leave nature as you found it.
Wear hiking boots and appropriate gear: There are areas of the trails with many branches on the floor, areas of steep inclines, as well as wet areas.
The pond: There is a pond about 3/4 of a mile from the trailhead. It's a beautiful pond, it's fed by small springs coming from the mountain. Please don't cross the pond. There is a bog on the left side of the pond, and it's uncertain how deep the water is under it.
Be respectful of the property line: Please use the map to understand where you are and where our neighbors' land begins. 50 Acres is plenty of land for you to explore. If you want to know where you are, we recommend using a GPS application such as onX.

Winter: We recommend snowshoes (you could rent them at Ellea Pine Camps if you like). Be mindful that the pond freezes over, but we don't recommend you walk over the back side as there is no way to know for sure when it can support your weight.

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