The Best Hiking in Essex

South Boquet Mountain via Wildway Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Essex, New York.

Mount Philo is a great hike year-round with incredible views from the summit. Starting from the bottom, the right hand portion of the loop is ‘paved,’ while the left hand portion is more of a traditional trail hiking experience. Dogs are allowed on this trail, but must be kept on leash. Take caut...

Pease Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Charlotte, Vermont.

Poke-o-Moonshine: Observers Path is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Willsboro, New York.

Cheney Mountain is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Mineville, New York.

The trail to the top of Snake Mountain is 4.9 miles, and is most commonly hiked from June through October. The trail allows dogs, but bring a leash! The top of the mountain features an amazing lookout with many nice places to eat a snack or lunch. The route to the summit of this hike is fairly st...

West Trail to Hotel Overlook is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Vergennes, Vermont.

Bald Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Elizabethtown, New York.

Rocky Peak Ridge from New Russia is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near New Russia, New York.

Blueberry Cobbles and Hedgehog Notch via East Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near New Russia, New York.

Red Rocks Park Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near South Burlington, Vermont.

Owl Head Lookout is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Elizabethtown, New York.

Homestead and Sheep Thrills Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Huntington, Vermont.

Otter Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Middlebury, Vermont.

Big Hollow/Coot Hill Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Port Henry, New York.

Mud Pond Conservation Area Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Williston, Vermont.