Snakefoot Trail

For a few years, my friends and I made this a yearly tradition; grabbing the ferry across the St. Lawrence River and biking across Wolfe Island to Big Sandy Bay, where we'd swim, have lunch and watch the sun go down. I'm not sure if we'll get the chance again so I'm passing it on to you.Big Sandy Bay is a conservation area. It's managed in the summer months because it's a very popular family an...

The Salmon River Falls Lower Dam Trail in upstate New York is a short but rewarding hike leading to the base of the 110-foot Salmon River Falls. This scenic trail offers stunning views of the gorge, cascading water, and the surrounding forest. It’s part of the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and is a favorite destination for hikers,...

NOTE: Starting September 18, 2020, visitation to Rock Dunder hiking trails will be limited to 30 groups per hour to manage the number of people onsite at any one time and allow for social distancing protocols to be followed. This will allow everyone to better enjoy their visit in a safe manner.  Rock Dunder is a 230-acre wilderness area that contains one of the hidden wonders of eastern Ontari...

Parking is $5 per vehicle, and bathrooms are located in the same parking lot. Open year round dawn to dusk. Stop by for a picnic overlooking Lake Ontario, go on a nature walk, or hang out by the rocky pebble beach. The Bluff Trail takes your breath away, it doesn't feel like upper state New York what so ever. The hike is great for pictures and only takes about an hour and half to complete. Loo...

Three Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.

The hike around Nick's Lake is a gentle, beautiful hike near the resort town of Old Forge, New York. Park for free at the Bisby Road Trailhead, or cut two miles off the route and pay to park at Nick's Lake Campground ($10 per car). If you start from Bisby Road, sign in at the trail register then hike on the rocky trail toward the lake. At one mile in, you'll see a trail junction with big signs...