State Guide

Explore New York Outdoors

New York offers 1834 trails, 28 parks, and 958 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 930 easy, 691 moderate, and 213 difficult, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 424 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 81572 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument, and Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. Among the trails hikers return to: Long Path Trail, Northville-Placid Trail, and Erie Canal Heritage Trail.

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