The Best Skiing in New York

Looking for the best skiing in New York? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New York. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top skiing spots in and near New York

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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Altamont, New York

Hike through the Wolf Creek Falls Preserve

3.0

3 mi / 200 ft gain

Over 3 miles of trails provide access to all parts of the preserve, and end up winding through mixed terrain including a wetland, waterfalls, and old stone walls. The property crosses the Bozenkill Road at two points on either side of private parcels (with beautiful homes), so be vigilant there; ...
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Lake Placid, New York

Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe at the Cascade Ski Center

15 mi

Spend a blissful day at Cascade Ski Center in the heart of the Adirondacks at Lake Placid, New York. This Nordic Ski Center has over 15 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing with rentals available. The Center also hosts a full-service bar and restaurant, as well as seve...
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Kerhonkson, New York

Lake Minnewaska Awosting Falls

0.96 mi / 95 ft gain

Lake Minnewaska Awosting Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Wawarsing, New York.
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Warrensburg, New York

Hackensack Mountain Loop

2.64 mi / 682 ft gain

Hackensack Mountain Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Warrensburg, New York.
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Gardiner, New York

Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail

2.01 mi / 348 ft gain

Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kerhonkson, New York.
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Interlaken, New York

Interloken Trail

10.99 mi / 873 ft gain

Interloken Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Trumansburg, New York.
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Paul Smiths, New York

Heron Marsh Trail Loop

2.9 mi / 413 ft gain

Heron Marsh Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Paul Smiths, New York.
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Cornwall, New York

Black Rock Forest Trail

8.28 mi / 1266 ft gain

Black Rock Forest Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cornwall, New York.
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Pittsford, New York

Trillium Trail Loop

1.23 mi / 184 ft gain

Trillium Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pittsford, New York.
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Tonawanda, New York

Ellicott Creek Trailway

5.7 mi / 486 ft gain

Ellicott Creek Trailway is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Buffalo, New York.
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Paul Smiths, New York

Boreal Life Trail (Yellow) Loop

1.64 mi / 266 ft gain

Boreal Life Trail (Yellow) Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Paul Smiths, New York.
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Paul Smiths, New York

Skidder Trail (Orange)

1.09 mi / 26 ft gain

Skidder Trail (Orange) is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Paul Smiths, New York.
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Paul Smiths, New York

Esker Trail (Green)

2.07 mi / 299 ft gain

Esker Trail (Green) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Paul Smiths, New York.
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Roxbury, New York

Plattekill Area Trails

2.68 mi / 997 ft gain

Plattekill Area Trails is an out-and-back trail that is strenuous located near Roxbury, New York.
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Hyde Park, New York

Vanderbilt Mansion Trail

2.49 mi / 135 ft gain

Vanderbilt Mansion Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hyde Park, New York.
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