Hiking in Adirondack Park

Avalanches can occur in any situation where snow, slope and weather conditions combine to create proper conditions. Adirondack backcountry recreational users should know that avalanche danger does exist in New York.

Adirondack Hiking Information

Below and above are links for just some of the many hikes that are available in the Adirondacks.  We will be updating the links from time to time, so stop back and check out the new additions.  Hiking in the Adirondacks is very popular, especially in the fall.  There are over 1800 miles of trails in the park.

BE AWARE: Back country hiking trails can be rugged and rough - they are not maintained as park walkways - wear proper footwear!

REMEMBER: Weather and trail conditions can change rapidly, especially during fall, winter and spring. Plan and prepare accordingly.  What's in your backpack?  Be prepared even for a short day hike!

BE PREPARED!  It could be the difference between life and death!

• Check current weather conditions and short-term forecast immediately before hiking.
• Dress properly with:
  • Appropriate outer wear and foot wear (including crampons)
  • Layers of non-cotton clothes (hat & gloves)
  • Pack extra clothes and socks
• Pack an ensolite pad to rest on and insulate your body from cold surfaces.
• Pack a bivy sack or space blankets for extra warmth.
• Always carry a flashlight and extra batteries.
• Matches, lighter or other fire starter
• Extra food

The Adirondack Park is a six-million acre patchwork of public and private lands located in northeastern New York. The area was designated in 1892 to protect the region from uncontrolled forest clearing that was common during the 1800s. Today, the Park contains a thriving mix of forests, wetlands, waterways, and human settlement.

The Adirondack Forest Preserve is defined as the 2.6 million acres of state land within the Adirondack Park.  Look below for a list of all the different state lands located within this amazing park.

 

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List of just some of the many hikes available in Adirondack Park

More Adirondack Trail Information from the NY DEC website:

• Trail Information for the Northern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the northern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
• Trail Information for the Northeastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the northeastern portion of the Adirondack Mountains and the Lake Champlain islands.
• Trail Information for the High Peaks - General trail information, closures and notices for the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains
• Trail Information for the Central and Southern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the central and southern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
• Trail Information for the Eastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the eastern portion of the Adirondack Mountains
• Trail Information for the Southeastern Adirondacks - General trail information, closures and notices for the portion of the Adirondack Mountains east of Lake George

List of the different state lands within Adirondack Park