Hiking

According to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure, two of the best rail trails in the U.S. run through Upstate New York. These trails are a great way to stay active and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding areas.

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

Upstate New York has a plethora of great hiking trails, but not all of them work well with pets. Find the perfect trail for you and your furry friend here.

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Like to head outdoors, maybe go hiking or visit your favorite camping spots? Here is a reminder of what "Leave No Trace" means.

There is a more convenient and safer way to hike in the Adirondack High Peaks. It is an addition to the other service offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Hop aboard the free shuttle.

One Upstate town is fed up with hikers parking on their roads. They say it's a safety hazard, but some are calling their solution even more dangerous.

In an effort to alleviate parking problems and hiking crowds, the Adirondack Mountain Reserve in Keene is continuing with its reservation system. They started it last year and decided to keep it going.

Want to start the new year on the right foot or the left then right then left then right? It's the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) annual First Day Hikes through the Adirondacks. There are six hikes and are both guided and non-guided hikes in the Central and Eastern Adirondacks. They are all set to be held on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

This home has gorgeous fall views and sits in the shadow of Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid. It's a new build that is just off the 16th golf fairway. It has an affiliation with all of the Whiteface Club Resort amenities. This home is steps away from the golf clubhouse with a restaurant. It has Lake Placid lakefront sandy beach, tennis courts, and two more restaurants. There is golf, tennis, a boat marina, and the sandy lakefront all included. Right outside the front door are cross-country ski trails and hiking. You could have this new-build house for just $1.3 million.

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If you are planning a hike in the Adirondacks, some of your favorite trails may be closed due to dangerous conditions. Because of melting snow, rain runoff, and ice on higher elevation hikes, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is warning hikers to be cautious and avoid trails above twenty-five hundred feet.