Ulster County, New York
459 hiking & walking trails · 3parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 47 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Ulster County, New York
Ulster County is home to 459 mapped hiking trails and 3 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 47 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Ulster County
Up to 203 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Ulster County
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23 more cities in this county.
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Curated Guides for Ulster County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Ulster County, New York?
Yes — we have 459 mapped hiking and walking trails in Ulster County, New York, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Ulster County, New York?
Balsam Cap - Friday Herd Path near West Shokan is rated hard — the toughest classification among Ulster County, New York's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Ulster County, New York for families?
Alder Lake Loop near Arkville is one of the best family picks in Ulster 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 Ulster County, New York?
Each of the 459 trails in Ulster 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 Ulster County, New York?
Ulster County, New York has 3 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Ulster County, New York?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Ulster County, New York right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Ulster County, New York?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New York for more options beyond Ulster County, New York.
Hiking guides for New York
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Ulster 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.