Natural area
Carpenter Falls Unique Area
A state natural area in Niles, south of Skaneateles, with waterfalls, an accessible viewing boardwalk and separate woodland trails.
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Category and location
Hiking trails in New York, United States
Hiking trails in New York, United States: locations, profiles and contact details.
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State park
Glimmerglass State Park
A state park beyond Cooperstown with Otsego Lake views, woodland trails and an accessible kayak launch; swimming follows a separate summer season.
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Nature attraction with trails
High Falls Gorge
An Ausable River gorge near Wilmington, with waterfall walkways, a stair-free route and a published late-autumn closure in 2026.
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State park preserve
Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
A network of protected Hudson Highlands landscapes and trails; the Breakneck Ridge access and station remain closed for construction.
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State park preserve
Minnewaska State Park Preserve
A Shawangunk state park with lakes, cliffs, waterfalls and an extensive trail network, reached from New Paltz via NY 299 and US 44/NY 55.
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Nature preserve
Mohonk Preserve
A Shawangunk nature preserve with cliff-side carriage roads, woodland trails and several entrances; route choice determines both terrain and access.
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Nature park
Mount Beacon Park
A steep hiking route above Beacon, following the old incline railway corridor toward panoramic views; the fire tower requires an additional walk.
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Historic site and landscape
Olana State Historic Site
Frederic Church’s home and designed landscape south of Hudson, with river and Catskill views, carriage roads and separately ticketed house tours.
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Protected forest
Overlook Mountain Wild Forest
A state-managed mountain landscape above Woodstock, with a sustained climb to a historic fire tower and shorter alternatives at Meads Meadow.
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Landscape park
Poets’ Walk Park
A free Scenic Hudson park in Red Hook, with meadow and woodland paths, a pavilion and views toward the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains.
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Riverfront park
Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park
A restored industrial waterfront with paths, wetlands, river views and George Trakas’s sculpture, offering an alternative to Beacon’s steep hikes.
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State park
Watkins Glen State Park
A waterfall gorge in Watkins Glen with a seasonal Gorge Trail; the park has announced the trail’s 2026 closure for October 25.
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Historic and natural preserve
West Point Foundry Preserve
An outdoor interpretation of Cold Spring’s ironworks, with trails through industrial remains, woodland and the Foundry Brook landscape.
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