John’s Brook Lodge

Adirondacks 2025 Add-On

with Ransom Hare & Aaron Luburich

July 31—August 2, 2025

3 days

From $425

Activity Level

Highly Active

Excursion Type

Yoga & Hiking

Location

Keene Valley, New York

Group Size

Max 12

or call 1-800-822-4547 x5

Overview

Extend your Adirondacks experience with a 2-night stay in the backcountry at Johns Brook Lodge. Accessible only by foot, via an easy 3.5-mile hike, JBL offers an opportunity to experience a remote wilderness setting with some front-country comforts like freshly prepared meals, running water, and bathroom facilities. This will be our basecamp for our ascent to Gothics Peak and then onward across the ridgeline to Armstrong and Wolfjaw Peaks — this route is considered one of the most beautiful and interesting hikes in the High Peaks region.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at the Garden Parking Lot by mid-afternoon for an easy 3.5-mile hike to Johns Brook Lodge. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided yoga practice with time to sit, meditate, and enjoy the beauty of Johns Brook River. A freshly prepared dinner will be served at 6:15, followed by a light-hearted evening together at the lodge.

Day 2

Wake up to fresh coffee and a hearty breakfast in preparation for a big hike today. Our intention is to make the 2,400-foot ascent to Gothics Peak, then traverse the ridgeline over to Armstrong and Wolfjaw Peaks before descending back to the lodge. This loop will cover 8–10 miles with over 3,000 feet of total elevation gain, and will certainly leave you with a sense of accomplishment. After breath-connected movement upon returning to the lodge, enjoy another fresh-cooked meal and an evening by the river.

Day 3

Start the day with coffee and yoga, followed by breakfast in preparation for our last hike. Today’s route will take us 6 miles back to the Garden Parking Lot via Big Side and Brothers Peaks (2,000 feet of elevation gain). The views of the High Peaks mountain range from Brothers, near the end of our hike, will be the perfect opportunity to soak in our experience from a week of hiking, and return home with an energized spirit.