New York
Hiking and Backpacking in New York

If you happen to be in New York, you’re not far from a great hiking or backpacking trail or area. A couple of top spots include Fire Island National Seashore and Saratoga National Historical Park. Hiking can be great therapy for your mind and body. Life if full of stress and sometimes just taking a step back from everyday life can be what you need.

For more info on finding the perfect outdoor trail, you could try Trails.com for information on over 30,000 hikes.

Wildernet is another Web resource that has a lot of info on finding a good hiking trail.

AllTrails has a trail finder feature where you can search for just the right place to go this weekend.

Gorp has a great list of places to go as well as tips and guides.

Keep up on the best outdoor gear deals with our online hiking and backpacking resource. And if you have a favorite New York trail, hiking spot or club, let us know and we’ll pass it on to other hikers and backpackers.