The Best Camping in Essex

Day 1The trail begins about a mile past the intersection of Rt. 73 and Rt. 9 just east of a bridge over the North Fork Boquet River. Note: this trail is unmarked, so be sure to have an accurate map of the area. I recommend going to The Mountaineer store in Keene Valley and asking one of the cler...

Ausable Chasm is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Peru, New York.

Dix Mountain via Dix Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Keene Valley, New York.

Roaring Brook and Washbowl Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Keene Valley, New York.

Clap Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near North Hudson, New York.

Roaring Brook Lookout, Giant Mountain, Giant Washbowl Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Keene Valley, New York.

HG Leach Trail to Colvin Trail to Lake Road Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Keene Valley, New York.

We completed this loop over the course of 3 days in late June, however for those who pack extraordinarily light and/or travel extraordinarily fast, this loop could be completed in 2 days. There are also a plethora of trail intersections to either extend or shorten your loop to different preferenc...

Upper and Lower Wolfjaw Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.

Armstrong Mountain via Weld Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.

Bear Den Trail to Dial Mountain and Nippletop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Keene Valley, New York.

The Wolfjaws via Range Trail and John's Brook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.

Basin Mountain Saddleback Mountain Loop via Phelps Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.

Saddleback Mountain Via the Orebed Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Keene Valley, New York.

Mount Marcy via Hopkins Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Keene Valley, New York.

Hammond Pond Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near North Hudson, New York.