Popular Hikes in New York
4 Curated Trails
This page lists 4 popular hikes in New York from the Summit Seeker trail database. The highest summit is Mount Marcy at 5,344 feet. Round-trip distances run from 0.3 miles (Breakneck Ridge) to 14 miles (Mount Marcy). Elevation gain ranges from about 0 to 3,552 feet. By their own ratings the trails break down as 2 hard, 1 strenuous, 1 easy.
Figures are as recorded in each trail's own data and are planning estimates; confirm conditions and route length with the land manager before you go.
| Trail | Round trip | Gain | Summit | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakneck Ridge | 0.3 mi | 0 ft | 1,260 ft | Hard |
| Overlook Mountain | 3.8 mi | 323 ft | 3,140 ft | Easy |
| Cascade Mountain | 4.5 mi | 2,030 ft | 4,098 ft | Hard |
| Mount Marcy | 14 mi | 3,552 ft | 5,344 ft | Strenuous |
