Cortland County, New York
85 hiking & walking trails · 1parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 11 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County is home to 85 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 11 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Cortland County
Up to 86 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Cortland County
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Sample Parks in Cortland County
Sample Trails in Cortland County
Curated Guides for Cortland County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Cortland County, New York?
Yes — we have 85 mapped hiking and walking trails in Cortland County, New York, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Cortland County, New York for families?
Blue Trail near Apulia Station is one of the best family picks in Cortland County, New York — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Cortland County, New York?
Each of the 85 trails in Cortland County, 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 Cortland County, New York?
Cortland County, New York has 1 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Cortland County, New York?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Cortland County, New York right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Cortland County, New York?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New York for more options beyond Cortland County, New York.
Hiking guides for New York
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Cortland County.
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.