2,251 named trails across 6,238 miles of mapped centerlines — every state-managed corridor and community-mapped path in the Adirondack Park, cross- referenced with trailheads, lean-tos, parking, and the peaks they climb. Use the map to get your bearings, then narrow the list by region, operator, or what the trail reaches.
Aboning Road runs 3.9 miles through terrain that likely follows an old woods road or seasonal-use track, typical of many named routes in the Adirondacks that blur the line between trail and access corridor. Without a documented difficulty grade or established trailhead, it may serve primarily as a connector or bushwhack reference rather than a maintained footpath. Check local maps or land management agencies before setting out to confirm current conditions and access points.
The Adirondack Branch runs 13 miles through the northern Adirondacks, a distance that makes it a full-day commitment or a comfortable overnight. Originally a rail corridor, it now serves hikers and cyclists as part of the region's rail-trail network. Expect level grades and a wide, forgiving tread typical of converted railbeds.
This 0.1-mile segment represents one of the shortest designated paths in the Adirondack Park network. At roughly 500 feet, it likely serves as a connector between trailheads, parking areas, or adjoining trail systems rather than a destination in itself. Given its brevity, it's best viewed as infrastructure—a functional link in the larger trail system rather than a standalone hike.
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad operates a historic rail corridor through the central Adirondacks, though the listed trail length of zero miles suggests this entry may represent the organization itself rather than a specific hiking or rail-trail segment. Several portions of the former rail line have been converted to multi-use recreation paths in recent years, particularly between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. Check current maps to determine which sections are open for walking, cycling, or seasonal train excursions.
All Loops is a 0.2-mile trail near the trailhead — a quick connector or warm-up loop. Minimal elevation, suitable for any hiker checking gear or killing time before a longer route.
Alley Oop is a short, 0.3-mile trail in the Adirondacks—brief enough to serve as a connector or quick side jaunt rather than a destination hike. The name suggests it may be part of a ski area or mountain bike network, though without additional context its specific use and location remain unclear. At roughly a fifth of a mile, expect it to take under ten minutes to walk end to end.
A distinctive route through the Adirondack wilderness, the Ampersand Mountain Trail provides a notable ascent to an open summit that is reported to offer expansive vistas across the region's lakes and mountains. Maintained by the NYS DEC and marked throughout by red disk blazes, the path stretches nearly four kilometers from trailhead to peak. Though the climb is often described as steep in its upper reaches, hikers who complete the ascent are said to find the effort well rewarded by the panoramic views from the exposed rock summit.
