Hop In Your Car And Take High Peaks Scenic Byway For An Incredible 27-Mile Scenic Drive In New York
The High Peaks Scenic Byway in upstate New York offers stunning mountain views and scenic spots, making it one of the most beautiful drives in the state.
Whether you are a visitor or a resident, all it takes is one drive through New York to see that we've got some of the most scenic roads in the country. The upstate New York area in particular has some really incredible scenery. No matter what the season, if you find yourself looking for a scenic drive through New York, the High Peaks Scenic Byway is one of the best options.
Great ready to embark upon the High Peaks Scenic Byway!
Officially known as New York Route 73, it runs about 30 miles, from Underwood up to Lake Placid.
As the name suggests, the road runs through the Adirondacks' 46 high peaks.
That means you'll have beautiful mountain views as you travel down the road. Each of these peaks is over 4,000 feet tall!
The road goes through some really gorgeous areas.
Lake Placid is perhaps most famous as the site of the 1980 Olympics. Other nearby attractions include Whiteface Mountain.
Portions of the byway travel alongside the Ausable River.
Several spots have pull-out areas where you can have a picnic lunch right by the riverside. Can you see why we think this is one of the most beautiful scenic byways in New York?
One popular attraction on the High Peaks Scenic Byway is Roaring Brook Falls.
At around 300 feet, it's quite impressive! It's the highest Adirondack waterfall visible from the road.
The High Peaks Scenic Byway isn't very long and the actual driving time takes only about 40 minutes.
You'll definitely want to plan for extra time to stop. There are so many lovely areas to take pictures on this route! There are great places to eat along the route as well!
If you'd like to check out the route in more detail, you can enter your starting address on Google Maps and hit the road.
Have you driven down the High Peaks Scenic Byway in New York? Share your experiences in the comments!
Looking for other scenic drives in New York? Then you'll really enjoy the Seneca Lake Scenic Byway. And if you’d like to explore hikes around any of the stops along the byway, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.
If you’re still in the mood for more Empire State adventures, take a look at this video:
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