Saranac Lake Backcountry 3P
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Saranac Lake Backcountry 3P : Pedal, Paddle, Peak (October 17, 2026)
The Backcountry 3P is a multi-discipline outdoor race in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest that combines biking, a mountain hike or trail run, and paddling. Because the route travels backcountry terrain, participants must be self sufficient and able to complete the course without outside assistance.
The full course covers approximately 27 miles of timed segments plus a neutral two mile start and a neutral two mile finish for a total of about 31 miles. The event begins with a neutral untimed two mile section on the Adirondack Rail Trail from Charlie’s Inn to the official start near Conley Road. Participants are released in waves and recorded times start and end at the race start/finish line.
Segment distances and sequence:
- 10 miles bike from Conley Road on the Adirondack Rail Trail to the Boy Scout entrance.
- 3 miles run or hike up Floodwood Mountain and back.
- 3 miles bike back along Floodwood Road to Floodwood Outpost.
- 4 miles paddle from Floodwood to Rollins Pond circling the islands and returning.
- 8 miles bike return on the Adirondack Rail Trail to the start/finish.
Teams of three may split disciplines so each person does one style. Bikes are staged at the Boy Scout entrance. The paddle includes downstream and upstream sections and uses the portage between Floodwood and Rollins Ponds. The event follows Leave No Trace ethics. The first BC3P took place in Fall 2024. SaranacLake3P, Inc. is a locally based 501(c)(3) organization. All registrants receive a meal and the schedule notes an after party at Charlie’s Inn. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
