Cold River
Creating an ADK community in the center of the Adirondack Park, from Chestertown to North Creek and north to Long Lake and Newcomb. Activities are primarily held locally.
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Frequently asked questions
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No, pets are prohibited in the cabin.
No, smoking is prohibited in or near the Adirondack Loj.
We have a limited supply of backpacks, tents, snowshoes, and microspikes that you can borrow for your trip. Please notify us in advance. First aid equipment, bear resistant food canisters and group cooking gear is provided.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed on ADK’s group guided hikes.
Yes, you can bring your own boat, but we ask that you talk to the trip leader first.
Yes, we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially during peak hiking seasons and summer weekends.
If you are signing up for a High Peak hike, we prefer previous High Peak experience, or comparable elevation gain and mileage to the hike on other rocky trails.
Some projects are free (National Trails Day, Dan Kane Work Weekend, and Fall Trails Day). Other projects have a fee which covers meals, equipment, and ADK staff time.
The minimum age requirement varies from program to program. While volunteer trail work opportunities are available to participants as young as 14 years old, other volunteer programs have a minimum age requirement of 18 years old.
No, previous trail building experience is not required to participate in an ADK volunteer trail program. The crew leader will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need.
No, smoking is prohibited in or near the cabin.
No, pets are prohibited in the Adirondak Loj.
Yes, waitlists are managed by the education team and go in chronological order of when folks sign up. Occasionally, we reach out to locals that can make a last-minute cancellation. People can make a note about that availability as they put their name on the wait list.
There is no cell service at the Adirondak Loj or anywhere at ADK’s Heart Lake Property.
No, there is no cell service at the cabin or anywhere else at ADK’s Heart Lake Property.
Internet is available to Loj guests only.
Please be respectful of other guests’ right to privacy and solitude. Turn off or mute notifications and do not live chat or make phone calls in the Great Room or guest rooms. Please do not bring electronics into the dining room during mealtimes.
Volunteers will receive a gear list upon registration. ADK provides all necessary trail tools and a first-aid kit.
For day-long events, volunteers are responsible for bringing their own food and water.
For multiday projects, volunteers are responsible for clothing (work pants, warm clothes, rain gear), hiking boots, sleeping gear, tent, personal items. Some gear is available to borrow on an as-needed basis (tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads). Please bring your own gear if you have it, so that ADK’s gear is available to people who need it. ADK provides food, stove, fuel, group cooking gear, and bear-resistant food storage.
Guided trips are held rain, shine, snow, or sun. On occasion, we will cancel trips for extreme weather or trail conditions our guides cannot manage. If ADK cancels a trip, you will receive a full refund.
Full refunds are given if you cancel your reservation three or more weeks in advance.
The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) maintains a three-week cancellation policy for all programs: Cancellations made more than three (3) weeks prior to the course start date will receive a refund, with the exception of a non-refundable administrative deposit of $5 to cover processing and registration costs.
Cancellations made within three (3) weeks of the course start date are non-refundable. If ADK cancels a trip for any reason (such as weather, safety concerns, or insufficient enrollment), participants will receive a full refund, including the administrative deposit.
The minimum age for day hikes is 12 years old, and 16 years old for backpacking trips. If under 18, a parent or guardian must attend the trip as well and speak with ADK staff prior to the trip.
It depends! Each trip varies depending on the individuals that make up the group so we can never predict how long a trip will take. Our goal is to finish in the daylight, and our guides will set a “turnaround time” accordingly to keep the group on pace.
Check-in begins at 3 p.m. at the front desk. Checkout is by 10 a.m.
Reservations are held until 9:00 a.m. the day after the reserved date of arrival. If you do not arrive and have not contacted the front desk, you are responsible for the entire cost of your reservation and the reservation will be forfeited at that time.
Closed-toe shoes are required on ADK’s paddling programs.
The specific projects change from year to year, but here is a general breakdown:
National Trails Day is a day-long event held on the first Saturday of June. We host multiple projects in a specific area.
Multi-day Projects: We host 3- to 5-day projects from early June to mid-August. Some are open to all ages, while others are geared specifically towards teens. The group packs in all their gear to the worksite and camps nearby.
Fall Trails Day: This day-long project is usually held at the end of September or early October. Crews usually do a patrol where they clear drainages and remove blowdown from the trail before winter comes.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. After 10:00 p.m., we request that your party use flashlights or headlamps when entering the coed bunkrooms or the family rooms. Please be aware that the Loj walls are thin and noises carry.
Most ADK skills workshops take place at the Education Yurt Village at our Heart Lake Program Center in Lake Placid, New York. Each program will have a specific location noted on its page of the website. Some courses are offered via Zoom.
This depends on the project. A location will always be provided on the registration page.
One-day and all-age events usually meet at the trailhead. Teen crews meet at the Volunteer Base Camp on Heart Lake Property. The Volunteer Base Camp is Campsite 21 in the Wilderness Campground.
Please review our Essential Eligibility Criteria to understand the fundamental requirements for joining an ADK trip.
ADK’s volunteer trail work projects are unique wilderness experiences. Our staff provide all necessary tools, camp gear (cookware, stove, fuel, and food storage), and personal protective equipment as well as cook meals and teach you sustainable trail building practices over the course of the multiday experience.
ADK offers several free volunteer trails programs each year, including National Trails Day and Fall Trails Day events.
You get access to endless opportunities for fun social and recreational activities, discounts, achievement of personal recreational goals, fulfilling volunteer work, protecting New York State’s wilderness, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards.
We offer annual and lifetime membership pricing options:
- Adult, 12 Months: $50
- Family, 12 Months: $70, includes 2 people over 18 in the same household and any children under 18
- Senior (65+), 12 Months: $45
- Young Adult Membership …. coming soon
Chapters are a way for you to stay connected to a local group of members. ADK is organized into 24 chapters across New York and New Jersey. Each chapter is operated by a team of committed volunteers. Most chapters offer programming and activities.
You can join any chapter in the ADK, regardless of where you live. Typically a member chooses a chapter that is geographically closest to his or her home. No matter what chapter you join, you can always participate in any chapter’s activities. It is also not necessary to join a chapter.
Email [email protected] or call 518-668-4447 ext. 214 and leave a message for us. We’ll get back to you shortly.
Log into your profile on ADK.org to update your contact information, email preferences, chapter affiliation, and more.
The easiest way to do this is give us a call. If you are sending in your renewal notice, you may also make the change there and we will update your record.
Yes, ADK membership dues are fully deductible.
You should receive your ADK membership information in 2–3 weeks. If you need a membership card before then, contact us for a temporary card. If you ever need a replacement card, contact our Membership Department. There is no charge for replacement membership cards.