Adirondack Hiking Information

Proper planning and preparation are essential for a safe and successful hiking or backpacking trip. This information will help you plan a backcountry trip that is both safe and enjoyable for you, while having minimal impact on wildlife and natural resources.

10 things you should have before heading into the backcountry.
Leave No Trace Principles
DEC Regulations
Hiking with Kids
Trail Conditions
Trailhead Parking
Adirondack Weather
Visit ADK's High Peaks Information Center at Heart Lake.
Watch a video about hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks.
Develop your backcountry skills with an ADK guided trip or outdoor workshop.
Buy the most comprehensive and authoritative Adirondack hiking guidebooks and maps at ADK's online store.

Getting Started
Interested in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing, but don’t know how to get started? New to the area and looking for people to share your outdoor adventures? ADK’s 27 chapters in New York and northern New Jersey host hundreds of outings year-round, both in the Adirondacks and across New York State. Many chapters post their Outing Schedules online.

Adirondack Trail Information
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) also provides general trail information for the Adirondack Park on its website:

For information about hiking and outdoor recreation opportunities outside of the Adirondack Park, click here.