From sparkling lakes to lush valleys, Upstate New York is home to many of nature's beauties. Here you can also enjoy the best hiking trails through its diverse natural terrains, that will give you a break from the busy city life.
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Explore a 7.8-mile Catskill trail with stunning views from Wittenberg Mountain Ledge and Ashokan Reservoir.
Wittenberg Mountain
Hike the 6.2-mile scenic trail in Kaaterskill Wild Forest near Palenville, NY, with waterfalls and panoramic views.
Poet’s Ledge
Hike the 4.8-mile trail on Meads Mountain Road, NY, for views from Overlook’s Fire Tower.
Overlook Mountain
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Hike 31 miles, climb 6 Adirondack peaks, become a 6er, and enjoy stunning views.
Saranac Lake 6er
Hike 7.4 miles on Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mount Marcy, NY's tallest peak, for stunning views.
Mount Marcy
Hike the 7-mile loop near Fort Ann, New York, for stunning mountain and lake views.
Sleeping Beauty Mountain
Hike the 2.5-mile trail near Elka Park to see New York's tallest waterfall, featured in “Rip Van Winkle”.
Kaaterskill Falls
This 8 to 9-mile loop is an intermediate hike through the Minnewaska State Park along with waterfalls lake, and wildlife! The name Sam’s point was given, as a guy survived after jumping off the cliffs.
Sam's Point and Verkeerderkill Falls
Located near High Falls, New York, this 1 mile trail is a short, intense, moderate trail where you will have to hike through a myriad of huge rock piles featuring Labyrinth Creek, waterfall and extraordinary views of Mount Hood.
Labyrinth Trail
This vaguely schnoz-shaped hill located across the Hudson River in Bear Mountain, has a 2.6 mile Appalachian Trail offering fantastic views of views of the Hudson River and the best overlooks in the Hudson Valley.