State Guide
Explore New York Outdoors
New York offers 2501 trails, 240 parks, and 2161 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 890 easy, 959 moderate, 449 difficult, and 202 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 768 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 81572 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site, Women's Rights National Historical Park, and Watkins Glen State Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Long Path, Long Path Trail, and Northville-Placid Trail.
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Campgrounds in New York
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1 - Gorge Trail Campsite
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10 Hale Pfar
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1000 Islands Campground
Alexandria Bay
2 - Boss Hog'S Campsite
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278 Fraternaland Cabins
Paradox
3- Shaker Access Road Campsite
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32 Seneca North Campsite
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33 Maple Lane Campsite
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34 Maple Lane Campsite
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36 Sugar Hill Road Campsite
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37 Spencer Pond Campsite
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4 - Toadfest Point Campsite
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More Popular Trails
Strong options people open most often when researching New York.
100 Acre Wood Blue Trail
Ballston Spa, New York
100 Acre Wood Red, White, Blue, Green and Purple Trail
Ballston Spa, New York
2 Crew Live Loop
Cortlandt Manor, New York
3-Lakes, Charcoal Burners, and Fahnestock Loop via Appalachian Trail
Cold Spring, New York
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