Steep Hikes in New York
3 Curated Trails
This page lists 3 steep hikes in New York from the Summit Seeker trail database. The highest summit is Algonquin Peak at 5,114 feet. Round-trip distances run from 0.3 miles (Breakneck Ridge) to 7.3 miles (Algonquin Peak). Elevation gain ranges from about 0 to 3,122 feet. By their own ratings the trails break down as 2 strenuous, 1 hard.
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 |
| Giant Mountain | 5.4 mi | 3,122 ft | 4,627 ft | Strenuous |
| Algonquin Peak | 7.3 mi | 3,007 ft | 5,114 ft | Strenuous |
