Guided MiniTours

All Guided MiniTours include:

- A delicious catered group lunch
- Door prize drawings at lunch from our sponsors
- A unique enamel MiniTour pin
- CB commentary by your experienced tour guides
- Detailed tour maps
- Gas stops
- Photo opps

7 Lake Loop: A new route of winding roads which carry you along the shores of 7 Adirondack lakes. On this enchanting ride, you’ll discover the beauty of the northern woods with your friends, old and new. One of the most scenic locations in the Adirondacks will be the site of a lip-smackin’ BBQ on the beach, including roast pork loin and assorted salads. 109 miles round trip.
Tour runs Tues-Fri and is open to all, but we encourage Trikes on Tues & Thurs, and a Women’s Ride on Wed.



Basin Harbor Luxo Lunch: A wonderful ride, an amazing site and an outstanding meal makes this an unforgettable tour. At a breathtaking location on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, enjoy a succulent meal including your choice of grilled chicken breast w/lemon and rosemary sauce, or pork medallions with a maple chili sauce. 140 miles round trip. Tuesday & Friday.



Lake Placid, Ski Jump & Bobsled: You’ll witness amazing performances by top jumpers at the Olympic Ski Jump Complex, and then enjoy an unforgettable elevator ride to the top to see the breath-taking views as far as Vermont and Canada. Looking down that long ski jump makes you appreciate what nerve the Olympic jumpers must have !

The dee-licious on-site BBQ includes pulled pork, chicken breast sandwiches, hot dogs & more. At about 200 miles round trip, it's also is one of the longest MiniTours, so it gives you a more complete look at the Adirondacks than most tours. Rte 73 to Placid is gorgeous in June: waterfalls beside the winding road, birch trees in full bloom, very photogenic.

Have a wild side? On the way back, try the optional bobsled ride (at a discounted $40 rate) or photograph your crazy friends on it.

Southern VT Covered Bridges: A new route through “new” bridges. Ride your bike through many quaint southern VT covered bridges, and listen to your bike talk back to you. A uniquely renovated former train station restaurant will provide: 4 Cheese Lasagna, Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Ziti Marinara & much more. Apprx. 180 miles r-t.



Steel Wheels: This popular tour includes winding roads to a quaint little spot in the Adirondacks where you’ll hop aboard a classic train and ride along the wild Upper Hudson River. Listen to the clickety clack of the train wheels as you see parts of the Adirondacks which are unreachable by road. Your choice of open air or restored coaches. The BBQ at a real dude ranch will have an expanded menu this year. 90 miles round trip. Wednesday & Thursday



Vermont Ferry: Ride along the rural Vermont shoreline and enjoy a scenic ferry ride across the southern end of Lake Champlain. Lunch will be served at a cute restaurant perched on the shore overlooking the ferry dock. You’ll watch the ferries come and go while dining on lemon & herb roasted chicken, beer battered cod fish, sautéed veggies & couscous and cheesecake for dessert. 170 miles round trip.

View Unguided MiniTours

WHERE: Departures from Beach Road Parking Lot, across from the Steamboats.

WHEN: Departures begin at 8am unless otherwise noted.

Minitours require a valid Americade wristband.

Note: Totally Self-guided tours (no lunch, no guide, no schedule, no pin) are also available; 8 tours this year: old classics plus new tours. Pick up maps at the Roaring Brook Ranch activity room.