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.

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!

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.

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.