Hiking in Adirondack Park
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Hiking in Adirondack Park
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Adirondack Hiking Information
Below and above are links for just some of the many hikes that are available in the Adirondacks. We will be updating the links from time to time, so stop back and check out the new additions. Hiking in the Adirondacks is very popular, especially in the fall. There are over 1800 miles of trails in the park.
BE AWARE: Back country hiking trails can be rugged and rough. Be sure to wear proper footwear! Sandals, sneakers or flip flops are not what you want on your feet!
REMEMBER: Weather and trail conditions can change rapidly, especially during fall, winter and spring. It could be warm or hot during the day and then temperatures can drop dramatically over night. Plan and prepare accordingly. What's in your backpack? Be prepared even for a short day hike!
BE PREPARED! It could be the difference between life and death!
- Check current weather conditions and short-term forecast immediately before hiking.
- Appropriate outer wear and foot wear (including crampons)
- Layers of non-cotton clothes (jeans are not a good choice)
- Pack extra clothes and socks
- Hat & gloves are good to have, even in the summer
- Pack an ensolite pad to rest on and insulate your body from cold surfaces.
- Pack a bivy sack or space blankets for extra warmth.
- Always carry a flashlight and extra batteries.
- Matches, lighter or other fire starter
- Extra food
- Maps/Guide Book/Compass/GPS
We've used a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX for about six years now and am very happy how it performs for the cost of the unit. We use rechargeable batteries
and usually have about 12 hours of battery life for the GPS (as long as you don't leave the backlight on).
The Adirondack Park is a six-million acre patchwork of public and private lands located in northeastern New York. The area was designated in 1892 to protect the region from uncontrolled forest clearing that was common during the 1800s. Today, the Park contains a thriving mix of forests, wetlands, waterways, and human settlement.
The Adirondack Forest Preserve is defined as the 2.6 million acres of state land within the Adirondack Park. Look below for a list of all the different state lands located within this amazing park as well as a few of the hundreds of possible hikes in the Adirondacks. You'll find more Adirondack hike links from the different state land pages.
We've split the huge Adirondack Park into eight section to make planning your next Adirondack adventure easy. Follow the links below to find great hiking opportunities in the Adirondacks.
| West-Central Adirondacks | Central Adirondacks | SW Adirondacks | SE Adirondacks |
| East-Central Adirondacks | High Peaks Region | NE Adirondacks | NW Adirondacks |
Here are some books we recommend for planning your Adirondack Adventure:
- Guide To Adirondack Trails - High Peaks Region
- Five-Star Trails in the Adirondacks: A Guide to the Most Beautiful Hikes
- Guide To Adirondack Trails: West-Central Region
- Guide To Adirondack Trails: Eastern Region
- Guide To Adirondack Trails: Southern Region
- Hiking the Adirondacks: Guide to 42 of the Best Hiking Adventures in the Adirondacks
- Adirondack Trails with Tales: History Hikes through the Adirondack Park
- Discover the Central Adirondacks
- Discover the Adirondack High Peaks
- Discover the Northern Adirondacks
- Discover the Eastern Adirondacks
- Discover the West Central Adirondacks including the Moose River Plains
- Discover the Northeastern Adirondacks
- Discover the Southeastern Adirondacks
- Discover the South Central Adirondacks
List of just some of the many hikes available in Adirondack Park
More Adirondack Trail Information from the NY DEC website:
- Trail Information for the Northern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the northern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
- Trail Information for the Northeastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the northeastern portion of the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain islands.
- Trail Information for the High Peaks - General trail information, closures and notices for the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains
- Trail Information for the Central and Southern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the central and southern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
- Trail Information for the Eastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the eastern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
- Trail Information for the Southeastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the portion of the Adirondack Mountains east of Lake George
Are you planning a backpacking trip? Check out any of these books to help you prepare:
Backpacker's Field Manual: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
Fork in the Trail: Mouthwatering Meals and Tempting Treats for the Backcountry
List of the different state lands within Adirondack Park
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