Adirondack Park, New York
Looking for the best hiking in Adirondack Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Adirondack Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Adirondack Park
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Clemons, New York
Black Mountain Loop
6.79 mi / 1319 ft gainBlack Mountain is located on the Eastern side of Lake George and is the tallest mountain above Lake George. The trailhead is located on Pike Brook Road (off from Hulett's Rd, Route 6) in Clemons, NY. The parking area is about one mile up Pike Brook Road, on the right. This hike to Black Mountain...Read more -
Old Forge, New York
Nick's Lake Loop
6.04 mi / 394 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Caroga Lake, New York
Kane Mountain Fire Tower
4.22.1 mi / 518 ft gainThe Kane Mountain fire tower is one of the more frequented Adirondack towers due to the ease of the trail and its proximity to so many Caroga Lake camping areas. The short hike is family friendly and available year round, part of the trail doubles as a cross country skiing trail in fact. Driving...Read more -
Wilmington, New York
Hike Cobble Lookout in the Wilmington Wild Forest
4.72.6 mi / 240 ft gainPark at the trailhead located on County Route 18A just after the split from Whiteface Veteran's Memorial Highway in Wilmington, NY. There is a small parking lot for 4-5 cars and a pull off just ahead for another 3-4 cars. The trail begins at the back of the parking area. Following the contour of ...Read more -
Wilmington, New York
Whiteface Mountain Summit
9.45 mi / 3606 ft gainThe Whiteface Mountain Summit trail in New York’s Adirondacks offers a challenging yet rewarding hike, spanning 9.5 miles round trip with an elevation gain of over 3,600 feet. This trail is known for its steep ascents and rocky terrain, especially near the summit, but the breathtaking panoramic v...Read more