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.
Fernow Forest Trail is a short 0.6-mile footpath that makes for an easy introduction to the area or a quick leg-stretcher between longer outings. The compact distance means you can walk it in under half an hour at a moderate pace. Expect relatively flat terrain suitable for most fitness levels and standard hiking footwear.
This half-mile portage connects Fish Pond and Clamshell Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, one of the few motorless paddle networks in the Adirondacks. The carry is short enough to manage with a canoe or kayak on your shoulders, though expect roots and uneven footing typical of backcountry portages. It's part of the traditional loop route that links several ponds in this system.
This short carry connects Fish Pond with Little Fish Pond in the Adirondack backcountry, serving paddlers moving between the two water bodies. At roughly 0.1 km, it's one of the briefer portages in the region's canoe route network. Expect a well-worn path maintained by regular use, typical of established carries linking ponds in this system.
This 3.6-mile trail leads to Fishpole Pond in the northern Adirondacks, a relatively modest distance that makes it accessible for most hikers looking for a half-day outing. The route passes through typical mixed forest before reaching the pond itself. Expect a quiet destination that sees less traffic than the region's more prominent water bodies.
Floodwood Mountain Road is a short 0.9-mile route in the Adirondacks, likely following or connecting to an old road bed given its name. At this length, it's a quick out-and-back or connector rather than a destination hike in itself. Check local maps to confirm whether it accesses further trail systems or private land boundaries before heading out.
A moderate ascent through mixed forest, this trail winds roughly five and a half kilometers to what is reported to be a rewarding summit outlook over the surrounding Adirondack landscape. The route offers a balance of sustained climbing and quieter stretches beneath the canopy, appealing to hikers comfortable with a half-day commitment in terrain that, while not technical, demands steady effort. The upper reaches are said to open onto views that justify the climb, though conditions and visibility will always vary with season and weather.
This short carry links Floodwood Pond to Middle Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, part of the network of portages that stitches together one of the Adirondacks' most popular flatwater paddling destinations. At 0.3 miles, it's among the briefer hauls in the system, but expect typical carry conditions—rooty, sometimes muddy footing depending on recent weather. Most paddlers use it as a continuation route while working through the connected ponds rather than as a destination in itself.
Stretching nearly four kilometers through mixed hardwood and conifer forest, this trail offers a quiet approach to Floodwood Pond, where the woodland path gives way to open water and shoreline. The pond itself is known for its calm surface and is reported to provide fishing opportunities under current NYSDEC regulations. The route, neither steep nor technical, rewards the walk with a sense of removal from more heavily traveled corners of the park.
The Floodwood Pond Trail covers 2.2 miles through the Saranac Lakes Wild Forest, connecting paddlers and hikers to one of the region's quieter waterways. This blue-marked route sees steady use as an access point for canoeists heading into the Floodwood Pond area, part of the Seven Carries route between Upper Saranac Lake and the Raquette River. Expect a relatively flat walk suitable for carrying a canoe, with the trailhead typically accessed from Floodwood Road.
This short red-marked trail runs just over half a mile near Floodwood Pond in the St. Regis Canoe Area, likely serving as a connector or access route within a broader network of trails and portages. At 0.7 miles, it's brief enough to walk in well under half an hour on flat terrain. The red blazing distinguishes it from other marked routes in an area known more for paddling than hiking.
