Johns Brook Lodge Centennial
A Century of Tales, Trails, and Togetherness
2025 marks the 100th year since Johns Brook Lodge (JBL) was opened to the public. Since 1925, JBL has offered hikers a unique backcountry lodging experience in the heart of the Adirondacks.
Accessible only by foot and set 3.5 miles from the road, JBL is a gateway to the High Peaks. For 100 years, it has been an oasis for novice hikers making their first ventures into the mountains and for experienced hikers looking for a basecamp where they can also rest and recharge.
JBL is a junction where friends, families, and generations of travelers connect through outdoor recreation, community meals, and volunteer projects. It's a testament to conservation and stewardship, helping reduce the environmental impact of backcountry hiking and inspiring visitors to become land stewards themselves.
Throughout the year, we'll be sharing stories and experiences from JBL volunteers, visitors, and staff past and present, as we explore the many different ways in which the lodge has connected people, both to the land and to each other.