All Upstate New York Trails

Here, you'll find listings of area trails where you can get outside with a bike or a good pair of hiking shoes. We also share tips for planning excursions and staying safe outside.

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Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve
Dwaas Kill Nature Preserve
Just north of Clifton Park's shopping center area, find a peaceful trail through wooded terrain
Lake George from Buck Mountain
Lake George Hiking Trails with the Best Views
Find places to hike with incredible overlooks of Lake George
Easy Adirondack Hikes
Four Easy Adirondack Hikes
Looking for a hike in the Adirondacks that doesn't involve intense High Peaks-level elevation gain? See our list
Saratoga National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
Walk an easy hiking trail or travel a tour road in a park steeped in Revolutionary War history
Mountain Trail
Trail Hiking Tips - Wear the Proper Clothes
The right clothes are crucial for comfort and safety on a hike. Part of a series on outdoor trail hiking tips
Cat Mountain Summit View
Cat & Thomas Mountains
A loop or in-and-out hike from Bolton Landing, allowing you to hike to one or both peaks overlooking Lake George
Pilot Knob Preserve
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob
A moderately easy hike with some elevation gain, Pilot Knob Preserve offers a gazebo, panoramic view of Lake George, and waterfall
Mountain Trail
Trail Hiking Tips - Bring the Right Gear
We discuss deciding what equipment to bring when hiking. Part of a series on outdoor trail hiking tips
Mountain Trail
Trail Hiking Tips - Know Your Destination
First in a series of hiking tips, we discuss knowing where you're going before you hike!
Black Mountain
Black Mountain
Climb the highest mountain in the Lake George region

Trail Map

Check out one of my favorite Adirondack trail guides.