New York hosts nearly 700 miles of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
What to expect
Trail users are treated to dramatic glacier-formed ridges, deep verdant valleys, secluded glens, rugged gorges, countless waterfalls, hemlock forests, ancient rock cities, and the remote and wild Adirondack Mountains. Cross a variety of notable land units and features, including Allegany, Watkins Glen, Robert H. Treman, and Pixley Falls State Parks; Finger Lakes National Forest; the Erie Canal towpath; and Adirondack Park. The North Country Trail also shares its New York route with approximately 400 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail. Unless posted, all New York State Forests, Wild Forests, and Wilderness Areas permit dispersed camping (below 3,500 feet elevation) as long as tents are 150 feet from water (stream, pond, lake, bog) and 150 feet from the trail. Registration is required to camp in state parks or [Department of Environmental Conservation] Adirondack Campgrounds.
