58 Trails Within 100 Miles
Best Hikes Near Albany
58 hiking trails within 100 miles of Albany, from the southern Berkshires to the Catskills' highest peaks
Closest: 24 miles
Drive Time: 32 min - 2 hrs
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
58 hiking trails within 100 miles of Albany, from the southern Berkshires to the Catskills' highest peaks
Cross the Massachusetts line east of Albany and the land starts folding into the southern Berkshires within half an hour — the closest real elevation to the city. Push south and you reach the Catskills, with Hunter Mountain and, further in, Slide Mountain — at 4,180 feet the highest point in the range. Head northeast instead and southern Vermont's Green Mountains, including Stratton and Killington, are still within a two-hour drive.
This guide covers all 58 trails within 100 miles of Albany, sorted by actual distance from real trailhead coordinates — not the city center. Each trail includes:
Perfect for a quick morning hike
The southern Berkshires' gentler routes, great for beginners and families
More climbing, still a manageable day trip
Worth the extra drive for real elevation — the Catskills, the Taconics and southern Vermont
Sorted by distance from Albany
