Essex County trails

The Hemlock Falls Loop in South Mountain Reservation offers hikers a moderately challenging journey through diverse landscapes. Along the route, you'll encounter charming spots like the Rahway River, the Hemlock Falls, the Ball's Bluff—with its intriguing stone pillars—the Maple Falls, and the historic…

Distance: 9.8 Km • Elevation gain: 235 m • Maximum elevation: 169 m

The Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mount Marcy is one of the most popular routes to summit New York's highest peak. The route offers a mix of forested sections, notable landmarks like the Marcy Dam and Indian Falls with its scenic views of the MacIntyre Range, and a thrilling rock-scramble to the summit as the…

Distance: 24.1 Km • Elevation gain: 1,029 m • Maximum elevation: 1,612 m

Distance: 5.8 Km • Elevation gain: 26 m • Maximum elevation: 7 m

The hike along the Cascade Mountain Trail to both Cascade and Porter Mountains offers a rewarding experience with breathtaking views of the surrounding Adirondack peaks and Lake Champlain. The well-maintained trail features a gradual ascent with rocky sections that culminate in stunning panoramic vistas from…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 668 m • Maximum elevation: 1,226 m

The Hemlock Falls Loop offers a delightful hiking experience that combines lush woodlands and stunning views. Along the trail, hikers will encounter the picturesque Hemlock Falls, a striking 25-foot waterfall, as well as Washington Rock, which provides breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area. The trail is…

Distance: 9.6 Km • Elevation gain: 241 m • Maximum elevation: 169 m

Hike to the Hurricane Mountain in the Hurricane Mountain Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 588 m • Maximum elevation: 1,103 m

Loop hike from Heart Lake to Mount Colden via Van Hoevenberg Trail, Marcy Dam Pond, Avalanche Pass Trail, Avalanche Pass, Avalanche Lake, Lake Colden, Mount Colden Trail, L. Morgan Porter Trail, Lake Arnold and Lake Arnold Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain…

Distance: 21.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,000 m • Maximum elevation: 1,415 m

Loop hike to Hemlock Falls via Crest Trail, Openwood Trail, Lenape Trail and Hemlock Falls Loop in the South Mountain Reservation. #Hiking #Loop #Falls #Nature #Forest

Distance: 2.6 Km • Elevation gain: 67 m • Maximum elevation: 163 m

Hike from Heart Lake to Mount Marcy, Table Top and Phelps Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail, Marcy Dam, Phelps Mountain Trail, Indian Falls and Tabletop Mountain Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondacks Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Falls #River #Wilderness #Park

Distance: 29.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,679 m • Maximum elevation: 1,612 m

High Peaks Wilderness. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 9.1 Km • Elevation gain: 671 m • Maximum elevation: 1,225 m

Hike / snowshoes from East River Parking to Allen Mountain via East River Trail, Hudson River, Lake Jimmy, Lake Sally, Allen Mountain Trail and Allen Lookout North in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #River #Park #Wilderness #Adirondack

Distance: 28.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,060 m • Maximum elevation: 1,302 m

Lop hike from Garden Parking to Big Slide Mountain via Phelps Trail, Big Slide Trail, The Brothers Trail, Third Brother, Second Brother and First Brother in the High Peaks Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Wilderness

Distance: 14.5 Km • Elevation gain: 855 m • Maximum elevation: 1,252 m

Loop hike on the Dix Range via Boquet Forks Trail, Shoebox Falls, Lillypad Pond, Grace Peak, Grace Peak Trail, South Dix Lookout, South Dix, Dix Range Trail, Macomb Mountain, Hough Peak, Beckhorn Trail, Dix Mountain, Dix Trail and Round Pond in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Loop…

Distance: 27.1 Km • Elevation gain: 1,577 m • Maximum elevation: 1,456 m

Hike from Chapel Pond to Giant Mountain and Rocky Peak Ridge via Ridge Trail, Ridge Lookout, Giant Washbowl, Roaring Brook Trail, East Trail and Giant East Slide Lookout in the Giant Mountain Wilderness and Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Park #Wilderness

Distance: 13.1 Km • Elevation gain: 1,336 m • Maximum elevation: 1,387 m

Loop hike from Branch Brook Park to Belleville Park via Branch Brook Lake, Branch Brook Park Drive, Clarck's Pond, Mill Street, Second River and West Park Drive. #Hiking #Loop #Park #Lake #River #Nature #Forest

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 127 m • Maximum elevation: 47 m

Hike from Round Pond to Noonmark Mountain via Dix Trail and Felix Adler Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Lake #Forest #Park

Distance: 10.6 Km • Elevation gain: 651 m • Maximum elevation: 1,055 m

Hike from Garden Parking Area to Saddleback Mountain via Phelps Trail, Orebed Brook Trail and State Range Trail in the Johns Brook Primitive Area, the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #River #Park #Wilderness

Distance: 24.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,085 m • Maximum elevation: 1,361 m

Hike from Heart Lake to Mount Redfield and Cliff Mountain via Van Hoevenberg Trail, Marcy Dam, Avalanche Pass Trail, Avalanche Camp, Lake Arnold Trail, Lake Arnold, Mount Marcy Trail, Mount Redfield Trail and Cliff Mountain Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature…

Distance: 29.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,399 m • Maximum elevation: 1,388 m

Return hike from Mount Marcy to Heart Lake via Mount Marcy Trail, Schofield Cobble, Four Corners, Skylight Trail, Lake Tear of the Clouds, Gray Peak Trail, Van Hoevenberg Trail, Indian Falls and Marcy Dam Pond in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Falls…

Distance: 17.9 Km • Elevation gain: 607 m • Maximum elevation: 1,612 m

Hike to Mount Skylight via Adirondack Loj Road, Heart Lake, Van Hoevenberg Trail, Marcy Dam, Avalanche Pass Trail, Avalanche Camp, Lake Arnold Trail, Lake Arnold, Mount Marcy Trail, Lake Tear of the Clouds, Four Corners and Skylight Trail in the High Peaks Wilderness and the Adirondack Park. #Hiking #Mountain…

Distance: 33.0 Km • Elevation gain: 1,295 m • Maximum elevation: 1,492 m

Distance: 222.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,742 m • Maximum elevation: 198 m

Distance: 2.5 Km • Elevation gain: 64 m • Maximum elevation: 81 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 17.8 Km • Elevation gain: 155 m • Maximum elevation: 48 m

Distance: 4.4 Km • Elevation gain: 16 m • Maximum elevation: 11 m

NY Saddleback in Jay

Distance: 5.8 Km • Elevation gain: 405 m • Maximum elevation: 1,089 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 43.1 Km • Elevation gain: 399 m • Maximum elevation: 163 m

Distance: 8.0 Km • Elevation gain: 66 m • Maximum elevation: 23 m

Distance: 14.1 Km • Elevation gain: 128 m • Maximum elevation: 34 m

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 26 m • Maximum elevation: 112 m

Evening Ride

Distance: 18.1 Km • Elevation gain: 165 m • Maximum elevation: 48 m

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 24.0 Km • Elevation gain: 401 m • Maximum elevation: 210 m

Distance: 20.9 Km • Elevation gain: 198 m • Maximum elevation: 54 m

Distance: 1.8 Km • Elevation gain: 4 m • Maximum elevation: 177 m

Evening Ride

Distance: 19.5 Km • Elevation gain: 163 m • Maximum elevation: 45 m