Lewis County is located in northwestern New York State, slightly northeast from Syracuse.  The eastern part of the county is in Adirondack Park.  A good portion of the Tug Hill Plateau is in the western part of the county.  The county is home to the Black River Valley.  The county seat is Lowville.  The 2110 foot Gomer Hill is the highest point in the county.

In January 1997, the county was socked with a world record snow burst as 6.5 feet of snow fell on parts of the county in a 24 hour period.  The county receives many feet of lake effect snow each year, which makes the area popular for winter recreation.  It is a great place for outdoor recreation all year long.

The 2008 estimated population of this rural county was 26,176.  We've ranked Whetstone Gulf State Park as one of the top 25 hiking destinations for New York State Parks.  There are numerous state forests to explore as well as the 76,000 acre Independence River Wild Forest located in the eastern part of the county, inside of Adirondack Park. 

Check out the trails in 13,793 acre Lesser Wilderness State Forest especially the Carpenter Road Trail System.  Tug Hill State Forest is another great place for hiking in Lewis County.  Take some time and explore Frank Jadwin State Forest.  At 20,412 acres, this state forest is one of largest state forests in New York and has over 18 miles of gravel forest roads.

Look below for links to help plan your next outdoor adventure in Lewis County.  If there are trails and places you'd like us to add, please email us at contact@cnyhiking.com.  Thanks for visiting our site.  We hope that we were able to assist you in planning your next outdoor adventure.

 

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Outdoor Recreational Opportunities in Lewis County