Top 10 Hiking Trails in the Adirondacks: our selection

Ten ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 10 hiking ideas in the Adirondacks: the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in the Adirondacks.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 10 hikes in the Adirondacks

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Ice Cave Mountain

Adirondacks

Moderate
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Great Camp Santanoni

Adirondacks

Easy
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Fulton Chain Lakes

Adirondacks

Easy
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Third Lake

Adirondacks

Easy
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Lower Saranac Lake

Adirondacks

Moderate
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Peaked Mountain

Adirondacks

Moderate
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Spectacle Lake

Adirondacks

Hard
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Round Pond

Adirondacks

Easy
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Shelving Rock Mountain

Adirondacks

Easy
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Boundary Peak, New York

Adirondacks

Hard
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How to choose yours?

Third Lake trail - hiking in Adirondacks

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Lower Saranac Lake trail - hiking in Adirondacks

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in the Adirondacks require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.