New York Trailheads

Looking for something to do on New Year's Day? Consider joining a First Day Hike and exploring one of our state's many great parks! See a few Capital Region options here: newyorktrailheads.com/2025/12/30/Fir…

Wearing the right clothing while hiking can make a huge difference in your experience. Read our tips: newyorktrailheads.com/2016/08/21/Tra…

Walk up this small hill for a view of the Mohawk River, and combine with a trek on the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail for more distance newyorktrailheads.com/2019/03/24/Fox…

There's more to Thacher Park than the Indian Ladder Trail! Find a series of waterfalls along the Paint Mine Trail newyorktrailheads.com/2020/05/10/Tha… @NYstateparks

Walk this preserve in Glenmont for a nice taste of the woods not far from the city newyorktrailheads.com/2021/01/18/Sch…

This mountain is a great introduction to the North Country, complete with a firetower on top and views of Lake Champlain newyorktrailheads.com/2016/07/18/Pok…

Have you hiked the highest mountain in the Lake George region? newyorktrailheads.com/2016/07/22/Bla…

Climb to the top of this overlook for a view over Schroon Lake newyorktrailheads.com/2023/09/09/Sev…

Discover marsh and woodlands close to the suburbs in this Bethlehem nature preserve newyorktrailheads.com/2023/02/20/Swi…

One of the nicest view-to-hike-distance reward ratios you'll find in the Southern Adirondacks newyorktrailheads.com/2023/10/21/Bra… @HikeLakeGeorge

Walk trails, find a covered bridge, and discover a beautiful view of the Mohawk River at Colonie's largest town park. See our guide: newyorktrailheads.com/2024/02/19/Col…

As mud season comes upon us, it can still be a great time to get outside, but be conscientious of where you go and how you interact with the trails. Here's our advice: newyorktrailheads.com/2025/03/01/Hik…

Snowshoe, ski, hike, or mountain bike around the site of a former graphite mine in Saratoga County. See our guide: newyorktrailheads.com/2025/01/18/Gra… @SaratogaPLAN

Kaaterskill Falls is ever more imposing when frozen. #Catskills

First light! One more panorama from near the summit of Porter last week, just after the sun fully rose above the clouds and was gently lightly the High Peaks landscape. carlheilman.com

Looking for a spot to enjoy the snow with your family in the Capital Region? Here are a few of our favorites: newyorktrailheads.com/2023/02/09/Cap…

Hike out to a secluded pond in the Lake George Wild Forest. See our guide: newyorktrailheads.com/2016/05/15/Inm…

Venture to the top of this hill for a nice view of the Schroon Lake region newyorktrailheads.com/2023/09/09/Sev…

Our latest trail guide is live! Explore 5 miles and 200+ acres maintained by Saratoga PLAN in the Graphite Range Community Forest. Perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing too! newyorktrailheads.com/2025/01/18/Gra…

Early morning light today over the Adirondack High Peaks, Lake Champlain, and the Vermont side of the Champlain Valley.