Hiking the Adirondack Mountains of New York

Ranked #1,441 in Sports & Recreation, #47,058 overall

Best known for the 6 million acre Adirondack State Park, featuring 46 "High Peaks" dominated by Mt. Marcy at 5,344 feet, New York's highest point. Over 85% of the wilderness east of the Mississippi is located within the park. With over 3,000 lakes and ponds, 2,000 miles of hiking trails, and 4-seasons, this is a recreationalist's paradise.
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Essential Resources

Information to help you find and plan your next Adirondack Hike.

Hurricane Irene Updates - Adirondack Trail Information

In general, all trailhead parking within the Forest Preserve are free and first come, first serve. There is no charge except at The Garden and at Heart Lake.

Please be courteous, LEAVE NO TRACE, and respect private property.
Hiking and Camping Rules
The rules associated with using Department of Environmental Conservation managed public lands in New York State for recreational purposes are relatively simple and straightforward.
Current Interior Conditions in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
Weather forecast, trail conditions, closures, and notices. Updated weekly.
Bears in New York's Back Country
Recent bear activity in the High Peaks area makes bear-proofing your food an essential and required practice.
Hiking and Backpacking the High Peaks
Advice, Information, and more from the Adirondack Mountain Club
Adirondack Journey
A wealth of information about all the principle Peaks and Trailheads of the Adirondack Mountains.
The Adirondack High Peaks Region and Andrew's 46er Page
This personal site features loads of information about the 46 High Peaks, Awesome Google Map, Forum, Trip Reports, and more.
The 46er Peak List
Listing of the Adirondack 46er Peaks
The Basics
Basic Information on Hiking in the Adirondacks. Good information for first-time Adirondack hikers. Note: High Peaks Eastern Region now requires the use of Bear Canisters for food storage and there are no fires allowed.
Garden Parking and Shuttle
Parking information for one of the busiest trailheads in the Adirondacks.
Adirondack High Peaks
Just the facts.
Adirondack Mountains 3700-foot Peaks
Ranked Peaks have 160 feet of Clean Prominence
New York State Adirondack Forest Preserve Campground Information
Information for every NYS Department of Environmental Conservation campground located in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Dates of Operation, Availability, and Reservations.
Hiking Essentials
With numerous short trails, the Adirondacks offer accessible enjoyment of New York State's natural beauty, but you must be prepared and properly equipped in case you get lost or have an emergency.
A Primer on Adirondack Bushwhacking
"Bushwhacking, or off-trail hiking, permits the exploration of almost all of the environments within the Adirondacks as long as they are accessible via foot travel."
New York State Parks - Empire Passport
Your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State parks is the Empire Passport, an annual pass providing unlimited day use vehicle entry to most of New York's State parks and recreational facilities for just $65!

Books and Guides

These are the best books for Hiking in the Adirondacks

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Places to Hike

Suggestions For Your Next Hike

Hikes you might like
Over 40 hikes from the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Away from the High Peaks
A sampler of 13 hiking trails outside the High Peaks area - NYSDEC.
Best trails from Jacques et Johanne
A good list with short descriptions. All Classics.
Champlain Area Trails
A network for hiking, walking, skiing, snowshoeing, birding, tracking, and picnicking in and around the Champlain Valley in New York State's Adirondack Park.
Saranac New Land Trust
Over 28 trails on 287 acres, Open to the Public for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Located just off Route 3 in the Town of Saranac.
Hiking Trails - Franklin County
Check out the sweet Gmap interface!
Northern Lake George Hiking Trails
5 Hikes near Ticonderoga/Hague.
Inlet Area Hiking Trails Map & Guide - PDF
A PDF Map and with Short Descriptions of 12 Hikes in the Inlet area.
Great Walks and Day Hikes
Suggested Hikes in the Adirondack Region (PDF)
Hiking in Hamilton County
This might be the "Wildest" area of the Adirondacks.
Video Trip Report for all ADK 46 High Peaks
Thanks to the ADK Forum!
International Paper John Dillon Park
International Paper John Dillon Park is a unique campground in a wilderness setting specially designed for people with disabilities.
Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center
The "VIC" offers miles of scenic trails - both interpretive trails and several backcountry trails.
Interpretive Building is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the summer.
The interpretive trails and backcountry trails are open year round from dawn to dusk.
SUNY-ESF: Adirondack Interpretive Center - Newcomb
The AIC features 3.6 miles of interpretive trails on its 236-acre property, along the shoreline of Rich Lake and Rich Lake outlet.
The Center trails are open every day, dawn to dusk. The Center building is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM.
Point Au Roche State Park
This park, located on the shores of Lake Champlain near Plattsburgh, is a jewel for hiking, xc-skiing, and snowshoeing. I recommend parking at the Nature Center on Camp Red Cloud Rd.
Wickham Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Wickham Marsh Wildlife Management Area encompasses 862 acres in the Town of Chesterfield, Essex County. I recommend parking at the entrance located on Route 373, near Soper Rd.

Adirondack Trail Conditions

Recent Reports, Observations, and Conditions

NY Trail Conditions - VFTT
Current New York Trail Conditions Reports from Views from the Top.
Trail Conditions Reporting Page - ADK Forum
Trail Reports from the Adirondack Forum.
ADKHighPeaks Forums
Discussion and trip reports.
État des sentiers - New York
En français
Adirondack Weather
Map with links to Current Weather Conditions throughout the Adirondacks.
High Peaks
General trail information, closures and notices for the High Peaks Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Southeastern Adirondacks
General trail information, closures and notices for the Southeastern Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Eastern Adirondacks
General trail information, closures and notices for the Eastern Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Central and Southern Adirondacks
General trail information, closures and notices for the Central and Southern Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Northeastern Adirondacks
General trail information, closures and notices for the Northeastern Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Northern Adirondacks
General trail information, closures and notices for the Northern Area of the Adirondack Mountains
Adirondack Snow Conditions and Resources
A variety of resources to gauge the snow situation.
Northville Placid Trail - Conditions
Planning a Thru-hike? Check here before you go.

Adirondack Hiking News

Recent Posts and News about Adirondack Hiking.

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Hiking Organizations

Adirondack 46er's
In Colorado, you have the 14ers, we've go the 46er's.
Adirondack Mountain Club
ADK is a 30,000-member nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of the New York State Forest Preserve, parks, wild lands, and waters.
Northville Placid Trail
To Protect, Preserve & Promote the Northville Placid Trail as a premier foot path for such activities as hiking, backpacking, snow-shoeing & x-country skiing and as a unique back-country wilderness recreation destination and experience.

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