Mount Marcy is the highest peak in New York at 5,344 feet. Expect to hike for about eight hours, though you’ll never be bored thanks to the intensity of the hike as well as the many lookouts along the way.
The Mount Van Hoevenberg Trail starts off flat, and you’ll leisurely stroll under the shade of pine trees.
If you’re looking for absolutely epic views but don’t want to hike the 46 Adirondack High Peaks above 4,000 feet, the Saint Regis Mountain Trail should be on your list.
Great Camp Sagamore is located on its own private lake, Lake Sagamore, with wooded forests and a 3.7-mile loop trail that goes all the way around the lake.
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It’s located in the Adirondacks Region, right near Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, and is a fun family-friendly hike that starts with an incredible view of Rainbow Falls.
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The trail is located in Wilmington, NY, which is just 15 minutes outside of Lake Placid. To access the trailhead, you’ll enter the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center and park in the Bear Den lot.
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The Whiteface Mountain Summit Trail is one of the best hikes in Upstate New York and should be high on your list of must-do activities in the area if you love the great outdoors.
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