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Where to Stay in Inlet
Inlet is a small year-round town at the eastern end of Fourth Lake, part of the Fulton Chain of Lakes, eight lakes linked by channels and short carries that can be paddled to Old Forge. The town has shops and restaurants but no resort strip. In winter, Inlet is a snowmobile center, on a trail network that connects the Fulton Chain, and McCauley Mountain, a small ski area, is near Old Forge. In summer, the paddling on the lake chain draws most visitors. Black Bear Mountain Lodge rents five lodges on Fourth Lake year-round and sits on Snowmobile Trail 5.
Why Stay in Inlet
- •The Fulton Chain of Lakes links eight lakes over about 12 miles between Inlet and Old Forge, with put-ins in town.
- •A small Adirondack town with lower prices and fewer crowds than the resort towns.
- •Inlet sits on the snowmobile trail network that runs through the Fulton Chain, so snowmobilers can ride from their door.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •Fulton Chain of Lakes: canoe or kayak from Fourth Lake through all eight lakes to Old Forge; put-in available from town.
- •McCauley Mountain: small family ski area with a 633-foot vertical drop; family-focused, uncrowded.
- •Old Forge: about 10 miles west; a larger town with restaurants, shops and more lake access.
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Frequently Asked
Summer for paddling and swimming on the Fulton Chain; winter for snowmobiling (January–March typically). Fall foliage here peaks in late September to early October.
About 4.5 hours from the George Washington Bridge via I-87 North and Route 28 west. Old Forge, about 10 miles west, has more services.
Yes. Inlet is one of the main snowmobile towns in the Adirondacks, with groomed trails connecting through the Fulton Chain and beyond.