Hiking the Adirondack Mountains of New York

Essential Resources 

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

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.
*Bear Canister Regulation in effect for the Eastern High Peaks region

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.

New York State Parks - Empire Passport

If you live in New York State or recreate here frequently, this is a real hot tip.

Enjoy the forests, the seashore, the lakefronts in your state parks...every day if you like, through all of New York State's beautiful seasons. Walk, picnic, bike...bring as many friends as your car holds! The Passport provides access to most of the 178 state parks, 55 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest preserve areas, as well as to boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves.

Available for only $59, the Passport can be used from April 1 to March 31 of the following year and pays for itself in 8 visits. A discounted rate of $50 is available for the purchase of a second passport, when purchased at the same time as the first passport, for a vehicle in the same household. This may be used on a boat, motorcycle or a second passenger vehicle.

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.

Places to Hike 

Suggestions For Your Next Hike

Hikes you might like

Over 40 hikes from the Adirondack Mountain Club.

Hiking Trails - Franklin County

Check out the sweet Gmap interface!

Away from the High Peaks

A sampler of 13 hiking trails outside the High Peaks area - NYSDEC.

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.

Best trails from Jacques et Johanne

A good list with short descriptions. All Classics.

Great Walks and Day Hikes

Download this Free Hiking Guide from the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council. (PDF)

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.

Adirondack 100 Highest

Three Guys who shared an adventure and want to share it with you.

Hikes Near Peru - NY

These are all Gems.

Adirondack Trail Conditions 

Recent Reports, Observations, and Conditions

NY Trail Conditions

Current New York Trail Conditions Reports from Views from the Top.

Trail Conditions Reporting Page

Trail Reports from the Adirondack Forum.

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

ADKHighPeaks Forums

Discussion and trip reports.

Hiking seasons in the Adirondacks

A nice description of the different weather related conditions you may expect at various times of the year.

Adirondack Snow Conditions and Resources

A variety of resources to gauge the snow situation.

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.