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Mt. Van Hoevenberg

3.4 (7 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Brenda K.

I'm surprised to be the first to recommend the Cliffside Coaster -- it is FANTASTIC! And what a unique experience to get to go alongside the bobsled course used in both Winter Olympics that were hosted in Lake PLacid -- 1932 & 1980. As the marketing materials say -- "a chance to experience the old bobsled course with a modern twist." You really don't have to do anything except sit and enjoy the ride -- but if you want to "depress" the handles, you will go faster. I can't say it any better than "Thrilllist" does -- "The longest mountain roller coaster in the United States just opened for visitors, and it's no ordinary ride. The 1.4-mile-long Cliffside Coaster emulates an Olympic bobsled experience, both in design and terrain. Located on Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, New York, the coaster runs alongside actual bobsled tracks used in the 1932 & 1980 Winter Games. The ride is equipped with an audio system that helps visitors understand what it was like to be an Olympic bobsledder as they maneuver up the hill. Once the bobsleigh completes its climb, riders gain control, navigating the track's twists and turns at their own pace." Have fun! Which is guaranteed!!!

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Placid Boat Rentals - Boat, lake, and mountains

Placid Boat Rentals

3.4(39 reviews)
5.2 mi

Poor experience overall. The staff is dry, vengeful and entitled about their boats. Just very…read moreunprofessional and think they are above everyone. The energy is not light when people are just trying to have a good time. The boats are overpriced and it feels like it is just a business run purely for profit. They don't care about your experience. Go to Captain Marney's boat rental instead.

Terrible. Do not rent a boat from this place. The boats are junk and the owners are very shady…read more I reserved a pontoon boat for two days and I was specifically assured that I would not be expected to take the boat out or pay in the event of rain. Day 1 was okay weather-wise, however the boat itself was dirty, all of the seats were ripped and the carpet became soaked through from the underside. I brought it back in because there was something clearly wrong with the way the motor was sputtering but I was told it sounded normal. Day 2 it rained all day and when I called to discuss this with someone, I was told then owners would need to call me back. I called back 3 more times throughout the day and never heard back from the owners, and of course they charged me full price for the rainy day. I eventually got my money back after going through a dispute process with my cc company. It was clear that the employee that helped me was frustrated and knew he worked for shady owners. I know there are not a lot of options on Lake Placid, but do yourself a favor and find a boat somewhere else. If it were possible to give zero stars, I would.

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Placid Boat Rentals - Water and sky as seen from boat

Water and sky as seen from boat

Placid Boat Rentals - Relaxing on the pontoon

Relaxing on the pontoon

Placid Boat Rentals - Kayaking on Mirror lake

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Kayaking on Mirror lake

Adventure Sports Rafting Company - Best whitewater rafting!

Adventure Sports Rafting Company

5.0(15 reviews)
34.7 mi

Steven and Mark were fabulous guides on our two raft group. Steven made it fun and kept us safe,…read moreespecially with our little 9 year old Short Stack on board, and he was able to get even more solid knowledge from the Ecologies and the Geologist on board.

This is the second year I've gone rafting with this group and I love it. First of all, I love how…read morethey are so organized and how they emphasize safety AND fun. This activity is good for families and friends. If you're going with children, make sure that you have enough adults to paddle with you for a more exciting and safer experience. Second of all, I have never experienced surfing on a raft until I went with this group! The 4-5 hour drive from the city is totally worth it. It is such a cool experience to surf the raft in the surf holes. Our guide, Mark, is so experienced that we were able to surf almost all the surf holes and enjoy the rush of water as we were surfing. The experience was a good mix of adrenaline rush and relaxation. There were parts where we just freely swam in the water, there was a part where we jumped off an 8-foot rock, there was also a part where you can ride the front of the boat as if you were riding a mechanical bull. This is going to be an annual trip and I look forward to the next year! I forgot to mention - their porta potty's are the cleanest porta potties I have ever seen in my life. They have hand sanitizers and all the supplies you need.

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Adventure Sports Rafting Company - Happy rafters!

Happy rafters!

Adventure Sports Rafting Company - Love the BIG chair by the rafting office.

Love the BIG chair by the rafting office.

Adventure Sports Rafting Company - Stopping for a swim break in a calm spot.

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Stopping for a swim break in a calm spot.

Square Eddy Expeditions - Don M & Family

Square Eddy Expeditions

5.0(17 reviews)
36.0 mi

We really like this raft company and Lori, one of the owners…read more Been rafting w/ Loti a few times. One of the most personable guides we gave been across three companies on five trips. Fun songs, dad jokes told better, and I love to her say "Keep paddlin." Lori "Loves to SURF" . This is the best time in the Hudson. We spent several minutes in "Fluffy Box" and she even got the raft turned around!!! We also made it into Bus Stop and got in some good surf there as well. But wait - there's more! We went down Jiffy Pop Backwards!!!!! Bestest Ginger snaps and other super healthy lunch options too, washed down with yummy hibiscus pink tea. So - if you want the small company vibe that cares about you as a participant and partner, Square Eddy is the way to go.

This is a hidden gem. Just completed this rafting experience in August 2025. The operation is…read moresmall but that is what sets it apart. Whereas some of the other local company have giant, full-size buses pushing through volume onto the river, this operation was intimate and friendly. In the short amount of time we spent with the owners, we got to know them and their friends very well. Linc was our guide and he was full of knowledge and information. He was also a tremendous guide as far as rafting is concerned. The lunch we all shared was homemade and delicious. The cookies we had were incredible. The fresh fruit was a nice touch too. In total there were 4 rafts and approximately 20 people. We didn't need to wait around for anyone and the entire operation felt smooth and well-planned. We had a phenomenal time and highly recommend this activity.

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Square Eddy Expeditions - Va. Beach Family

Va. Beach Family

Square Eddy Expeditions - Getting ready for a fun day on the Hudson River!

Getting ready for a fun day on the Hudson River!

Square Eddy Expeditions - #funinthesun on The Indian River, #indianlakeny w/ Square Eddy Expeditions. Cheers

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#funinthesun on The Indian River, #indianlakeny w/ Square Eddy Expeditions. Cheers

Mt. Van Hoevenberg - bobsledding - Updated May 2026

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