From the Northway (I-87), northbound: Take Exit 30, Route 9 North to Route 73 North (to Lake Placid). Take Route 86 through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to Paul Smiths; turn right on Route 30 North and drive approximately 9.5 miles to the park. From the Northway (I-87), southbound: Take Exit 38, Route 374 West to Route 3. Turn right on Franklin County Road 30 to Rte 86; turn right to go to Paul Smiths. Turn right on Route 30 North and drive approximately 9.5 miles to the park. From Tupper Lake: Take Route 30 North approximately 40 miles.