Outdoor Recreation

Elizabethtown has miles of single-track mountain biking to suit beginners to experts, and back roads to keep road cyclists spinning along. For mountain biking options, check out the trail networks at Cobble Hill, Otis Mountain and the Blueberry Trails - along with the Bike Ranch. Kids, beginners, and anyone wanting to expand their skills should check out the skills park at the E'town Trail Center, which is a great spot for a picnic lunch. New to town or to local trails? Keep an eye out for group rides and other chances to ride with the locals. 

Lincoln Pond Campground, is a charming spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a mix of wooded and waterfront sites, it’s perfect for tent campers and RVers alike, offering a laid-back vibe that many visitors appreciate.

You can also find backwoods camping on Giant Mountain and Blueberry Hill Trails. There is a trail to a lean-to with beautiful views of Elizabethtown and Lake Champlain. The Cabin Trail has an old cabin for overnights as well. The backwoods camping options are a first come, first serve basis.

Ice climbing and rock climbing can be enjoyed throughout the greater Adirondack region. There are limited places to enjoy climbing in Elizabethtown, check out Otis Mountain and Blueberry Hill Trails for climbing in our backyard.

Blueberry Cobbles is a bouldering summit located south of town with access at the Rocky Peak Ridge trailhead.

There is a disc golf course on Lawrence Way in Elizabethtown. This course is beginner and family-friendly, with an interesting route through the Elizabethtown Social Center property and along the Boquet River.

There are discs at the starting hole to borrow along with score cards and maps, or you can print them - map & scorecard.

With miles of streams, many ponds, and the Boquet River meandering through town, fishing opportunities abound.

Public Fishing Rights are permanent easements purchased by NYSDEC from willing landowners. This gives anglers the right to fish and walk along the river bank.

Maps of the Boquet River access for Elizabethtown and New Russia can be accessed here.

As a MEMBER, you can have access to the Elizabethtown Fish & Game property which also runs along the Boquet River.

Cobble Hill Golf Course - Holes: 9 Par: 35 Yards: 3,033

This is a municipal Golf Course owned and operated by the Town of Elizabethtown. The course opens in late April to members and fully opens (including clubhouse) in May - weather permitting. 

Blueberry Cobbles 

Blueberry Hill Trails 

Cobble Hill Trails 

Giant Mountain 

Otis Mountain Trails

Pauline Murdock Trail 

Rocky Peak Ridge 

Blueberry Hill Trails

Otis Mountain Trails

Cobble Hill Trails

Check out the Elizabethtown Ice Rink for winter fun on two blades. There are plenty of extra skates and helmets to borrow or bring your own! The town even provides hot chocolate during the season.

Elizabethtown Trail Center is one of the Town's newest property endeavors. It is the perfect place to meet up before exploring all the outdoor adventures e'town has to offer. The trail center address is 8517 NYS Route 9N (High Street).

Footbridge Park (on Footbridge Lane off Water Street) has a short nature trail to enjoy.

Noble Terrace Athletic Fields on Campe Park Way (almost at the end of Noble Terrace) is home to the Town soccer field, Elizabethtown Ice Rink & BVYC baseball/softball field coming this spring.

Playground at the Boquet Valley CSD - Mountain View Campus

Windsor Memorial Park is at the heart of Elizabethtown at 7533 Court Street.

Otis Mountain is a small community ski hill located just South of town on Lobdell Lane. 

Cross-country skiing is available on some of the flatter trails on Cobble Hill and at the Cobble Hill Golf Course.

The traditional sledding hill is at the Cobble Hill Golf Course. Park along NYS Route 9N at the second hole and enjoy the golf course year-round.

Alternately, try sledding at the E'town Trail Center, warm up by the fireplace afterwards.

Lincoln Pond State Park

Split Rock Falls on US Route 9 in Southern New Russia

Elizabethtown Fish & Game Club (Members only)

Available at the Elizabethtown Social Center. Contact the Social Center for details and memberships.

Adk History Museum Walking Tour

Elizabethtown Walking Routes from Essex County Health Department

Trail running on Blueberry Hill & Cobble Hill