Hiking Trails & Parks in New York
36,499 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 170 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across New York. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in New York
New York has 36,499 mapped hiking trails and 170 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 132 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 132 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in New York
A spatially-sampled view of 596 trail and park locations across New York’s counties.
New York Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 132 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in New York
Parks & Campgrounds in New York
Longest Trails in New York
Curated Guides for New York
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in New York?
Yes — we have 36,499 mapped hiking and walking trails in New York, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the longest hiking trail in New York?
The longest mapped trail in New York is Stephanie and Fred Shuman Reservoir Running Track at 1.6 miles near Astoria. This reflects only trails with a mapped distance in our OpenStreetMap-sourced data — longer routes may exist that aren't fully tagged yet.
What is the shortest hiking trail in New York?
The shortest mapped trail in New York with a known distance is Holland Glen at 0.1 miles near Belchertown.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in New York?
A-Line Drop near Williston is rated expert — the toughest classification among New York's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in New York for families?
Holland Glen near Belchertown is one of the best family picks in New York — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for New York?
Each of the 36,499 trails in New York has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in New York?
New York has 170 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (53 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in New York?
Yes — 19 of New York's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is IVES RUN with 189 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for New York
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New York, Ranked
New York's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleNew York's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New York trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New York
Ten gentle, well-marked New York trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New York
New York's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New York
Federal parks and recreation areas in New York ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in New York: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New York's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.