Colonie, New York

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Colonie

  • Elka Park, New York

    Camp at Sugarloaf Mountain in the Catskills

    4.0
    6 mi / 1500 ft gain
    Begin by parking at the end of Mink Road in Elka Park (GPS:N42 08.593, W74 09.479). It will be a .7 mile hike to camp. Follow the rocky woods road to the junction where there is a SPRING sign. Continuing straight will take you to the water source. If you do not need water, turn left when you see ...
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  • Copake, New York

    Bash Bish Falls from Taconic State Park

    1.53 mi / 167 ft gain
    Bash Bish Falls from Taconic State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Copake, New York. Swimming is not permitted at Bash Bish Falls. 
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  • Great Barrington, Massachusetts

    Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop

    5.0
    9.29 mi / 981 ft gain
    Mt. Wilcox and Beartown Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
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  • Mount Washington, Massachusetts

    Bash Bish Falls

    4.3
    0.75 mi / 295 ft gain
    Bash Bish Falls is a spectacular 60-foot waterfall located on the Massachusetts-New York border in the southern Berkshires. This popular destination offers easy hiking access and stunning natural beauty, making it perfect for families and casual hikers. Parking Options Massachusetts Side: 0...
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  • Hadley, New York

    Hadley Mountain

    5.0
    3.15 mi / 1473 ft gain
    Hadley Mountain historically has faced its share of forest fires. The fires left thin soil, leading to more exposed rock on this fairly quick, scenic hike. Due to the rockiness, when you're thinking about heading out for this hike, be sure to grab a sturdy pair of hiking boots or at least your st...
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  • Woodstock, New York

    Sugarloaf Mountain via Blue Trail

    6.54 mi / 2297 ft gain
    Sugarloaf Mountain, is one the 35 highest peaks in New York's Catskills at 3806 ft. There are many ways to approach this peak, and this is an out-and-back hike via Mink Hollow. The parking area is located at the end of Milk Hollow Rd (42.10405386879072, -74.17148500019927). From here, get on the...
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  • Caroga Lake, New York

    Kane Mountain Fire Tower

    4.2
    2.1 mi / 518 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Mount Washington, Massachusetts

    Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail

    3.92 mi / 909 ft gain
    Guilder Pond and Mount Washington Lookout Trail is a loop trail that takes you by the lake located near Copake Falls, New York.
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  • Woodstock, New York

    Overlook Mountain Trail

    4.53 mi / 1348 ft gain
    It is important to know that parking for the head of this trail is great, located on Meads Mountain Rd in Woodstock NY. The trail is clearly a gravel road marked by Red trail markers, on a gradual inline up to the Hotel first, at the 2 mile mark, and then the Fire Tower is 0.5 miles further down...
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  • Sheffield, Massachusetts

    Race Brook Falls

    4.0
    2.47 mi / 1145 ft gain
    Hiking along the Appalachian trail I made a detour in Mt Everett State reservation. About a 2.5 mile detour lead me down to a beautiful 100ft waterfall called Race Brook falls. The waterfall felt made me feel like i was in the tropical jungle in Hawaii. Adding to the beauty of the waterfall were ...
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  • Wilmington, Vermont

    Ward’s Cove at Harriman Reservoir

    Harriman Reservoir — also known as Whitingham Lake — is one of Vermont's largest bodies of water, stretching over 2,000 acres through the hills of Wilmington and Whitingham in the southern Green Mountains. Ward's Cove is one of the reservoir's quieter access points, offering a sheltered launch ...
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  • Mount Washington, Massachusetts

    Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail

    5.08 mi / 807 ft gain
    Mount Frissell and Brace Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near South Egremont, Massachusetts.
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