Hiking Trails & Parks in Lake Placid, New York
256 trails & 0 parks in Lake Placid, located in Essex County, New York.
About Outdoor Recreation in Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid offers 256 mapped hiking trails and 0 federally managed parks within the city or nearby. Located in Essex County, New York, it’s a starting point for hikers, campers, and casual nature seekers.
Explore more nearby: Essex County overview, all Essex County trails, or statewide New York list.
Hiking Trails in Lake Placid
From the OutsideAtlas Blog
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New York, Ranked
New York's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleNew York's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New York trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New York
Ten gentle, well-marked New York trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New York
New York's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New York
Federal parks and recreation areas in New York ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in New York: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New York's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.