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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.
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.
- Everything you need to get started climbing the 46! - PDF
- Here's a PDF Brochure with information about climbing the legendary 46 of the Adirondack High 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.
- 2007 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.
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 05/15/2008)
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: $19.95 (as of 05/15/2008)
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 05/15/2008)
Discover the Eastern Adirondacks: Four Season Adventures Near Lake George, Pharaoh Lake and Beyond (Discover the Adirondacks)
222 pages.
Amazon Price: (as of 05/15/2008)
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: $11.66 (as of 05/15/2008)
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: $14.95 (as of 05/15/2008)
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.
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
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beachbum_gabby
looking forward to take a thrill to this place someday. :) Posted April 16, 2008 |
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TourPro
Justin: Posted March 06, 2008 |
Nice work overall, only problem is it's not a "State Park".
The APA was created making the area in the blueline (sort of) a park in principle, but it's actually a forest preserve. NYS Parks Dept has no legal rights in the park, which is controlled/patrolled by the NYS-DEC.
Posted January 05, 2008
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EagleScoutMom
Great hiking site. I will pass this on to my Scouter friends ! Posted December 10, 2007 |
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Aika
I do love hiking and mountaineering. It's where I belong... 5 stars, excellent lens. Maybe my next destination? ^_^ Posted November 28, 2007 |
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Aika
really love hiking and I think this is a really great place to be. I would like to visit this place someday. 5 stars for an amazing lens Posted September 10, 2007 |
