Explore Hikes

Explore by Category

Choose a category to browse the Adirondack Park by hiking style, objective type, challenge, scenery, or trip-planning intent.

Iconic Objectives

46 High Peaks

Start with the classic Adirondack mountain challenge and compare routes, ranges, trailheads, and preparation needs.

Views + History

Find Adirondack fire tower hikes with open summit views, historic towers, and routes worth comparing by region, distance, and elevation.

Approachable Picks

Find shorter, more approachable Adirondack hikes that work better for newer hikers, families, and mixed-experience groups.

Dog-Aware Hiking

Find Adirondack hikes where dog access, route character, leash rules, and trail conditions belong in the decision.

Strong Payoff

Browse destinations with standout views, memorable landscapes, water features, summits, ledges, or classic Adirondack scenery.

Start Here

Find hikes that are better suited for newer hikers, lower commitment days, and people still learning Adirondack terrain.

Scenic Water

Browse waterfall hikes and water-focused destinations across the Adirondacks, from short stops to fuller day hikes.

Water Destinations

Find hikes that lead to Adirondack lakes, ponds, shorelines, dams, and quiet water-focused destinations.

Quieter Routes

Find quieter Adirondack objectives, discreet forest routes, remote-feeling ponds, historic walks, and less obvious summit or fire tower hikes.

Lake Placid Challenge

Browse the Lake Placid 9er peaks as a focused challenge set connected to the greater Adirondack hiking system.