Erie County, New York
444 hiking & walking trails · 1parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 28 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Erie County, New York
Erie County is home to 444 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 28 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Erie County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Erie County
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4 more cities in this county.
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Curated Guides for Erie County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Erie County, New York?
Yes — we have 444 mapped hiking and walking trails in Erie 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 Erie County, New York for families?
#1 Hummingbird Hollow near Depew is one of the best family picks in Erie 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 Erie County, New York?
Each of the 444 trails in Erie 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 Erie County, New York?
Erie 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 Erie County, New York?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Erie County, New York right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Erie County, New York?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New York for more options beyond Erie County, New York.
Hiking guides for New York
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Erie 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.