Visiting Fulton Chain Craft Brewery: the Complete Old Forge Visitor Guide
By Elena Rostova
A stop at Fulton Chain Craft Brewery works best as the culmination of an outdoor itinerary rather than an isolated destination. Its position on the western fringes of the Adirondack Park puts it near dozens of trailheads, boat launches, and paddling runs.
If you are spending the morning on the water, the Fulton Chain of Lakes runs from First Lake directly through Eighth Lake in Inlet. Launching a canoe or kayak from the village docks allows you to complete an easy four-mile paddle across First and Second Lakes before docking, drying off, and heading down the road for an afternoon pint.
For mountain lovers, the trailhead for Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) sits just five miles northeast on Rondaxe Road. The one-mile climb features open granite ridges that yield sweeping views of the entire lake chain. Descending the rocky scramble builds up a solid thirst; the brewery’s lower-ABV session ales provide clean refreshment without weighing down the rest of your travel day.
In winter, the brewery sits right along the municipal snowmobile trail network maintained by the Town of Webb. Groomed paths connect the parking lot directly to thousands of miles of wilderness trails, making the taproom a premier warm-up stop for riders heading back from Tupper Lake or Stillwater Reservoir.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
