Ticonderoga Rink
Every winter, the town builds an ice rink for skating enthusiasts with a warming hut. It’s placed next to the basketball courts near the falls and is usually in operation by January.
Skating on Lake George, Public Access Points
Locations include parking for lake access
Black Point Beach
Frazier Bridge
Hague Town Beach Park
Roger’s Rock Campground
Safety
Safety is a top priority when doing activities on frozen bodies of water.
Ice-In & Ice-Out Dates
When (or if) the lake freezes over and is safe to skate on is dependent on the year. The Lake George Association provides updates on their Facebook page and suggests checking their live water temperature sensor to know when the ice on Lake George is safe.
Equipment Rentals
There are no equipment rentals in Ticonderoga, but there are some in the region. In addition to the rentals below, skates can sometimes be purchased at Ticonderoga Walmart.
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Glens Falls, NY
Plattsburg
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Play it Again Sports
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Glens Falls, NY
Three Perfect Days: Winter Activities
The northern end of Lake George is the perfect place to go sailing. With fewer motorized boats, it’s a great place for beginners and enthusiasts.
Day 1: Snowshoe or Cross Country Trails
Hit the trails on snowshoes or cross country skis. There are miles and miles of trails around Ticonderoga. A great place to start is the Roger’s Rock Campground, which has nice trails alongside Lake George, a beach to warm up next to a fire, and several lit trails so you can keep going after sunset.
Day 2: Gone (Ice) Fishing + (Ice) Skating
Head out on the frozen Lake Champlain or Lake George for some ice fishing, and bring skates too (links to these pages)! Or, go skating at the rink in Ticonderoga.
Safety first! Safety is a top priority when ice-fishing or doing other activities on frozen bodies of water. Click this link for important safety information for fishing and other activities on the ice!
Day 3: Snowmobile Adventure
Spend the last day going fast and furiously through the snowmobile trails around Ticonderoga. S88 and S88A are great, long trails starting in Hague at Jabes Pond and ending at Island Pond.