New York Hiking Archives - You Fri, 31 May 2024 04:45:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://hikingandfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-My-Outdoor-Basecamp-Square-Logo-32x32.png New York Hiking Archives - 32 32 New York’s Adirondack Mountains: An Epic Adventure https://hikingandfishing.com/new-york-adirondack-mountains/ Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:44:16 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42993 Nestled in the northeastern region of New York State, the Adirondack Mountains are one of the USA’s most breathtaking landscapes. Hundreds of miles of pristine wilderness, majestic peaks, and crystal-clear lakes stretch from Plattsburgh to Watertown to Schenectady and offer endless opportunities for backcountry exploration on the doorstep of New York City.   Quick Facts […]

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]]> 10 Best Backpacking Trails in New York https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/ https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 01:33:32 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=42562 Beyond the bustling Big Apple, New York State is rife with outdoor activities. The state is home to the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, gushing waterfalls, peak fall foliage, and miles and miles of trails. It’s one of the best places to go backpacking on the east coast.   Best Time to Backpack in New York […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/best-backpacking-trails-new-york/feed/ 0 Mount Marcy Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-marcy/ https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-marcy/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:17:42 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=7207 Mount Marcy peak is the highest point in New York state, standing at 5,344 feet in elevation. The summit of Mount Marcy is located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks Region in the High Peaks Wilderness Area. It is the tallest peak on the official Adirondack High Peaks 46ers list. Here is a list […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-marcy/feed/ 0 Whiteface Mountain Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/whiteface-mountain-ny/ https://hikingandfishing.com/whiteface-mountain-ny/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 03:14:49 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=8485 Whiteface Mountain is a 4,867 foot peak located in The Adirondack Mountains of New York State. It is ranked fifth in height, of the the “46ers”, and first in development. The memorial highway is a paved road that can be accessed by car during the on-season for $16 per person. Many hikers pair Whiteface with […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/whiteface-mountain-ny/feed/ 0 Hiking Wright Peak | Adirondacks, NY https://hikingandfishing.com/wright-peak/ https://hikingandfishing.com/wright-peak/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:22:57 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=5938 Wright peak is a stunning Adirondack 46er with 360 degree views on an exposed summit. Algonquin Peak towers above the summit of Wright peak, where it is common for hikers to combine these two hikes. With the short mileage and ample parking, this is a popular hike for many. Height: 4,580 feet (1395.98 meters) Distance: […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/wright-peak/feed/ 0 Gothics Mountain Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/gothics-mountain/ https://hikingandfishing.com/gothics-mountain/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:35:14 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=8621 The Gothics at 4,736 feet is the tenth highest peak on the Adirondack 46 High Peak list. This hike offers one of the most challenging “climbs” featuring fixed cables as well as ladders at strategic points on the mountain. The bald summit offers incredible 360 degree views of the Adirondack region. Elevation – 4,736 feet (1443.53 m) […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/gothics-mountain/feed/ 0 Kaaterskill Falls New York Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/kaaterskill-falls-ny/ https://hikingandfishing.com/kaaterskill-falls-ny/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2019 00:26:08 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=10196 Kaaterskill Falls is a two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville in Greene County. Kaaterskill Falls is one of the country’s oldest tourist attractions, making the 1.3 mile trail one of the busiest and most popular in the region. Kaaterskill is […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/kaaterskill-falls-ny/feed/ 0 Gray Peak New York Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/gray-peak-ny/ https://hikingandfishing.com/gray-peak-ny/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:08:07 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=10036 Standing at 4,840 feet, Gray Peak is the 7th tallest Adirondack High Peak in the state of New York. It is located in Keene Valley and is often climbed in conjunction with Mount Marcy and Mount Skylight. Gray Peak is the tallest mountain in the High Peaks without a maintained trail to the summit. Elevation –  4,840 feet (1,475 meters) Elevation […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/gray-peak-ny/feed/ 0 Mount Colden Hiking Trail Guide: Map, Trail Descriptions, Pictures & More https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-colden/ https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-colden/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:09:42 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=8573 Mount Colden is one of the more popular mountains in the High Peaks, being the 11th highest mountain in the Adirondack region. Colden has two main approaches, both beginning at the High Peaks Information Center. This is a long and strenuous loop with incredible views. Elevation – 4,714 feet (1,437.7 meters) Elevation gain –  2,535 feet (772.7 meters) […]

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]]> https://hikingandfishing.com/mount-colden/feed/ 0 Hiking Algonquin Peak – The Adirondack High Peaks of New York https://hikingandfishing.com/algonquin-peak/ https://hikingandfishing.com/algonquin-peak/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:51:49 +0000 https://hikingandfishing.com/?p=5896 Algonquin peak is a popular, difficult, and absolutely stunning hike. It is the second highest peak in New York behind Mount Marcy, and features incredible 360 degree views of Marcy, the Great Range, Mount Colden, Lake Colden, and much more. It is part of the Macintyre Range Height: 5,115 feet (1559 meters) Distance: 9 miles (14.48 […]

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