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Essential Resources
Information to help you find and plan your next Adirondack Hike.
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.
*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.
- 2008 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 2008 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.
Books and Guides
These are the best books for Hiking in the Adirondacks
50 Hikes in the Adirondacks: Short Walks, Day Trips, and Backpacks Throughout the Park, Fourth Edition
This classic guide to hiking in the Adirondacks features a cross-section of the wilderness and wild forest: rugged peak climbs, gentle trips to distant waterfalls, bushwhacks to wild rivers. In all, 360 miles of trails to caves, uninhabited lakes, wetlands, cliffs, and fire towers across the Park's 6 million acres. The hikes range in length from 1.5 to 13.5 miles. Each hike description includes a topographic map, mile-by-mile directions, and information on distance, difficulty, terrain, and hiking time. An overview chart makes it easy to pick a hike for every ability. Throughout, McMartin provides commentary on the natural history of the region, along with colorful incidents from Adirondack history. 50 black and white photographs, 51 maps, index.
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Adirondack Trails High Peaks Region (Forest Preserve, Vol. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1) (Forest Preserve Series, V. 1)
First published by ADK in 1934, this new 13th edition remains the essential guide to trails of the Adirondack High Peaks region. Includes the latest trail routes, designated campsite and lean-to locations, DEC regulations, and updated trail mileages. The latest edition of the High Peaks topographic trail map is included. Edited by Tony Goodwin and Neal Burdick. 13th ed. 300 pages, 5" x 7". Softcover (includes folding map).
Amazon Price: $15.64 (as of 07/10/2009)
Guide to Adirondack Trails: Northville-Placid Trail (Forest Preserve, Vol. 4) (Forest Preserve Series)
Covers the entire N-P Trail. Includes page maps and distance logs for each section of the 133-mile trail, plus a folding topographic trail map. Edited by Jeffrey and Donna Case, and Neal Burdick. 3rd ed. 188 pages, 4 7/8" x 6 3/8". Softcover (includes folding map).
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Discover the Eastern Adirondacks: Four Season Adventures Near Lake George, Pharaoh Lake and Beyond (Discover the Adirondacks)
222 pages.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Kids on the Trail: Hiking With Children in the Adirondacks
Describes 62 hikes throughout the Park for children. How to get to the trailhead, round-trip distances, and ascents.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Adirondack Waterfall Guide: New York's Cool Cascades
Over 70 waterfalls, maps, illustrations, detailed keys and insiders guide to Adirondack waterfalls. From roadside views to wilderness treks and canoe paddles, author Russell Dunn has selected explorations for every level of ability. Includes hikes from Tupper Lake, Lake Placid, Westport, Crown Point, Ticonderoga, Long Lake, Indian Lake, Speculator, Northville, Luzerne, Wells, Lake Goerge and everything in between.
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/10/2009)
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.
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.
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Reader Feedback and Inquiries
GHouse wrote...
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Posted December 07, 2008
Tracy wrote
This is the place I come to recharge my soul. The sights, the smells, even the insects big enough to carry off a spouse or car -- all serve to make this the finest place on earth. Doesn't matter if I'm hiking, paddling, skiing, burning coffee on an open fire or breaking out the moleskin, just as long as I'm there. New York State's only redeeming feature!
Posted August 16, 2008
WritingforYourWealth wrote...
Sounds fun. I'm thinking of taking a big road trip around the country at some point, and this would be something to explore in New York besides the Big Apple :)
Posted August 15, 2008
I am not a hiker but I do love living here in the Adirondacks ! Great Lens !
Posted June 18, 2008
beachbum_gabby wrote...
looking forward to take a thrill to this place someday. :)
Posted April 16, 2008
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