2,611 named trails across 6,101 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.
This 1.8-mile trail follows red blazes through the Adirondacks, though its specific location and trailhead aren't widely documented in standard references. The route is short enough for a quick outing, but without details on elevation gain or terrain, come prepared for typical Adirondack conditions. Red blazes generally indicate maintained trail, so watch for markers at junctions.
This short blue-marked connector runs roughly 0.3 miles through the Payne Mountain area, likely linking longer routes or providing access to terrain higher up. At half a kilometer, it's brief enough to serve as a quick leg between junctions rather than a destination itself. Check current trail maps for its role in the broader network before heading out.
Paynes Way is a half-mile connector trail linking points within a larger trail network. At under a kilometer, it's brief enough to serve as a quick spur or shortcut rather than a destination in itself. Expect trail conditions and difficulty typical of Adirondack footpaths, though specifics depend on the system it connects.
Perimeter Loop is a short trail at 0.8 miles that traces a boundary circuit, likely around a developed facility, campground, or interpretive site. Flat and easy, it's accessible for most visitors and typically takes under 30 minutes to complete. Expect maintained footing and gentle grades throughout.
The Phelps - Klondike Notch Trail is a very short connector segment, listed at just 0.1 km, likely linking routes in the Klondike Notch area near Mount Marcy. Its minimal length suggests it functions as a junction spur rather than a standalone hike. Check local trail maps to confirm its role in any larger route you're planning through this central High Peaks corridor.
A substantial route through the High Peaks region, this trail extends roughly 12.5 kilometers under NYSDEC management as part of the lean-to and wilderness network. The path is marked in two phases: yellow disks lead hikers to the Phelps and Hopkins junction, where the blazes shift to red for the continuation toward the Van Hoevenberg Trail. The dual-color system offers clear wayfinding through what is reported to be varied terrain, making the route accessible to those prepared for a longer day in the mountains.
Pinnacle Peak Summit Trail is a 0.1-mile scramble to the top — short but exposed, with fixed cables on the steepest pitch. The reward is immediate: a 360-degree view from a bare rock crown above the surrounding ridgeline.
A challenging ridge traverse in the High Peaks region, this seven-kilometer route climbs Pitchoff Mountain along a path marked by red disks and is known for its dramatic views across to the neighboring peaks. The trail, maintained by the NYSDEC, threads through varied terrain that includes steep ledges, open summits, and forested sections between multiple viewpoints. Hikers report that the exposed ridgeline offers particularly striking panoramas of the Great Range and the surrounding wilderness, though the route demands careful attention on its rockier passages.
A short but steep climb in the High Peaks region, this yellow-blazed trail ascends just over a kilometer to the summit of Porter Mountain. Maintained by the state Department of Environmental Conservation, the route is often combined with nearby peaks to form a longer traverse, though it stands as a rewarding objective in its own right. The trail's brevity belies the effort required, and hikers report that the upper sections demand steady attention to footing as the path gains elevation through mixed forest and occasional ledges.
Winding through varied terrain for just over eleven kilometers, this yellow-blazed route offers a sustained traverse of the northern Adirondacks under state management. The trail is reported to follow ridgeline contours and forested slopes, marked throughout by yellow disks that guide hikers across what can be demanding ground. Those prepared for a full day's walk will find the path delivers a thorough immersion in the region's characteristic mix of hardwood and coniferous forest, with elevation changes that reward effort with occasional long views.
A short connector running less than a mile through the southern section of its network, Primitive Trail South links other routes without demanding much elevation or time. The name signals unimproved tread—expect roots, rocks, and minimal grooming compared to more trafficked paths. At under a mile, it's typically used as a through-route rather than a destination in itself.
