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Hiking in Western New York: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 14 hiking trails in Western New York by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine

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Hiking in Western New York

Our favourites in Western New York

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in Western New York

14 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

N Country Trail

Little Valley

  • 1 hr 51 min walk
  • 7.4 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Quaker Lake

Coldspring

  • 2 hr walk
  • 6.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 14 trails in Western New York; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Western New York?

We list 14: 10 easy, 2 moderate, 1 hard and 1 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Western New York?

Among the 10 easy trails, start with Wiscoy Falls (1.6 km, 30 min), Warsaw Village Park (1.6 km, 30 min) and Indian Falls (1.6 km, 30 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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