Syracuse to Lake Placid Route?

School buses and snowplows take those routes, so do log trucks.

Sort of depends on where you are staying near Syracuse and in Lake Placid. There aren't a lot of choices for places to stay.

I'd suggest I90 to Utica then NY12 north to NY28 through Old Forge to NY30 to Tupper Lake to NY3 to Saranac Lake. This is the prettiest drive.

We towed it fine with a 5er.

I lived in that area. They paved and widened all those roads in 1979 for the 80 Olympics, and they seem to have kept them up pretty well.

Your way is fine and some leaves are already changing. I intend to do that route in the next 3-4 days in my automobile as we summer in the Thousand Islands.
When are you taking the route?
If not for a week I will PM you when I return

We were in Lake Placid for a week about 2 weeks ago. All the roads in the area were smooth, but some had not much shoulder. Wed and Sat at 1:00 is ski jumping. I highly recommend checking it out if you are there. The Olympic Passport is well worthwhile. I was impressed with the Olympic venues. At the Bobsled track they take you to the top and then you can walk down the 1 mile track, on the track. That was really cool.

Thank you everyone for your helpful info and suggestions. We have reservations at North Pole Resort in Wilmington from tonight through the 1st. We have never been to the area before and are really looking forward to spending some time here, sightseeing as well as some hiking are definitely in the plans. Thanks again

Dave