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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Poke-O-Moonshine
Poke-O-Moonshine
Hike to a summit with a fire tower and expansive views of Lake Champlain
Whipple Bridge at Vischer Ferry Preserve
Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve
Easy walking trails, Mohawk River views, and local history
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle Overlooking Lake George
Starting from a side road in Bolton Landing, The Pinnacle ends with an expansive view of Lake George after a short, fairly easy hike
Deer Leap
Deer Leap (Tongue Mountain Range)
Starting from the top of the Tongue Mountain Range, this brief trail traverses Adirondack forest to reach an outcropping overlooking Lake George.
Saratoga Spa State Park
Capital Region Hikes with Small Children
Several options for finding a place to walk without going beyond your kids' limits
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
A well-maintained trail following the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers through the Capital Region and further west
View from Eastern Ridge Trail in Palmertown Range
Palmertown Range
High up above Moreau Lake, the Palmertown Range includes an extensive trail system stretching seven miles across Adirondack foothills
Inman Pond
Inman Pond
Hike out to a secluded pond nestled in the midst of the Lake George Wild Forest.
Prospect Mountain
Prospect Mountain
A brief but somewhat strenuous hike to the top of a vantage point overlooking southern Lake George.
Lake George from Sleeping Beauty Mountain
Sleeping Beauty Mountain
A moderately easy hike to a view of the southern portion of Lake George.

Trail Map

Check out one of my favorite Adirondack trail guides.