Minnowbrook is located in the central Adirondack Mountains on the north shore of Blue Mountain Lake. It is 100 miles form Albany, 135 miles from Syracuse, 206 miles from Ottawa, 209 miles from Montreal, 265 miles from New York City, and 289 miles from Toronto.
The easiest way to reach Minnowbrook is by car. The Albany airport is the closest airport to Minnowbrook. Allow 3 hours driving time from Syracuse or Albany, 4 hours from Ottawa or Montreal, 5 hours from New York City, and 5.5 hours from Toronto.
Directions from the New York State Thruway
From East
- Take exit 24 at Albany off Interstate 90 to Interstate 87 (the Northway).
- Take Interstate 87 for about 1 hour to exit 23 at Warrensburg.
- Take Route 9 through Warrensburg to Route 28.
- Turn left at flashing light and follow Route 28 all the way to Blue Mountain Lake (about 48 miles).
- When you reach Blue Mountain Lake, stay straight onto Route 30.
- Go 0.5 miles to Maple Lodge Road on the left; if you reach the Adirondack Museum, you have gone too far.
- Follow Maple Lodge Road for 1.5 miles to Minnowbrook.
- Go to the Main Lodge for registration.
From West
- Take exit 31 at Utica to Route 12 to Route 28.
- Follow Route 28 through Old Forge and Raquette Lake to Blue Mountain Lake.
- When you reach Blue Mountain Lake, stay straight onto Route 30.
- Go 0.5 miles to Maple Lodge Road on the left; if you reach the Adirondack Museum, you have gone too far.
- Follow Maple Lodge Road for 1.5 miles to Minnowbrook.
- Go to the Main Lodge for registration.