The ratings below have been submitted by visitors who have hiked the trails listed in Hiking in New York. To rate a trail, click on "Rate this Trail" on that trail's listing.
Number of ratings for this region: 29
The latest 20 ratings are listed below
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Dec, 2005 Trails that I hiked: All Favorite trails: the trails near the lakes Best time to go: fall and spring Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Close to my home. What I disliked: Trail map is not informative. Everyone on staff discourages camping on what feels like is their back yard. roads closed most of winter. staff and administration could really care less about the hikers. they just want to make their jobs easier. badly in need of new administration. police are more harrassing then protective.
Additional comments: ask someone experienced about ways to get to the trails during winter (roads are closed off) and where to camp (not shown on the trail maps available at the info center). avoid asking staff or police.
Submitted by: JL from: NYC Date submitted: Dec 25, 2005
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Trail Name:Adirondack High Peaks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Dec, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Almost all of them. Favorite trails: Trail through Avalanche Pass, trail down from Four Corners following the Opelecent River Best time to go: Early Fall, Late Summer. Foliage is amazing. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Trails are well maintained, a joy to hike. Some are easy, some are pretty difficult. It depends on what you're doing, how long of a trip your are on, etc. The scenery going up most of the mountains is wonderful, there is always something to see on the trail, whether your going up a mountain or not. What I disliked: Additional comments: Submitted by: DE from: Lake Placid Date submitted: Dec 9, 2005
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Oct, 104 Trails that I hiked: Appalachian Trail, Popolean Gorge, Devil's Falls area Favorite trails: Devil's Falls Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: wildlife, views(hate the highway though), convenience, streams What I disliked: people Additional comments: Dont hunt illegally Submitted by: ConnMan from: Monroe Date submitted: Sept 12, 2005
Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: July, 104 Trails that I hiked: The Popolopen Gorge (twice)
The Appalachian Trail - various sections - 3 times Favorite trails: The Popolopen Gorge
The AT Best time to go: July Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: na What I liked: The Popolopen Gorge has wonderful scenery. Camping out at Turkey Hill Lake offers beautiful views of lake. What I disliked: The garbage. Additional comments: Submitted by: Vinny - Akela446 from: Brooklyn, NY Date submitted: July 8, 2005
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Trail Name:Fahnestock State Park I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: June, 2005 Trails that I hiked: The blue trail that begins about a half mile west of the park office at the Canopus beach parking area. Favorite trails: This was our first and certainly not our last trip to hike these trails. Best time to go: If you go in June, you may wish to consider early morning or find a dry spell. It was quite humid. Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Well maintained, continuously variable in effort to hike. What I disliked: We packed out two garbage bags of trash and bottles that others left behind. But even this didn't detract from the awesome beauty. Additional comments: Insect repellent. I'll bring it next time. The mosquitoes aren't as vicious as what I remember from Texas, but they still are bothersome. Submitted by: Michael Sicard from: Hopewell Junction, NY Date submitted: June 5, 2005
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: I last hiked there in: Apr, 2005 Trails that I hiked: Favorite trails: Best time to go: spring Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Scenery is beautiful What I disliked: Wind sounds seem like bears Additional comments: Submitted by: DJ from: Ridgewood Date submitted: May 13, 2005
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Trail Name:Allegany State Park I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: August, 104 Trails that I hiked: Bear Trail, Fire Tower Trail Favorite trails: Bear Trail Best time to go: August Trail marking: Poor Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: well i like how the scenery and the wildlife i just love the outdoors.
Date submitted: March 6, 2005
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Trail Name:Adirondack Park I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Jan, 2005 Trails that I hiked: most of the marked trails in the high peaks region. Favorite trails: trail to algonquin and wright, and Skylight via Marcy Dam. Best time to go: March/April, you'll need snow shoes and a early start because daylight is scarce, but not alot of people and the snow makes the scenery so much nicer. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: trails were challenging but easy to follow. Some of the nicest scenery in the northeast. What I disliked: nothing really, the parking fee kind of sucks Additional comments: Submitted by: Jon B. from: Albany NY Date submitted: Jan 28, 2005
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Nov, 2004 Trails that I hiked: I have been over at least 70% of all the park trails - in both the north and south section of the park Favorite trails: The R&D, Long Path and systems in the surebridge area. Best time to go: all year - except when snow covered Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: I have hiking the trails for a number of years - the panoramic views, rock formation and wildlife. What I disliked: NOISY HIKERS and those who leave their litter Additional comments: winter hiking and ice - inexperienced hikers wearing improper footware Submitted by: ken Dudonis from: Pearl River Date submitted: Nov 27, 2004
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Mar, 103 Trails that I hiked: Seven Hills
Racoon Brook
Long Path
Dunning
Nurian
A-SB
R-D Favorite trails: Nurian & Seven Hills Best time to go: Fall Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: Beautiful woods, diverse land scapes What I disliked: Additional comments: Careful around those mines! One is a now a deep well. Submitted by: NJTom from: Bayonne, NJ Date submitted: Sept 11, 2004
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Trail Name:Adirondack High Peaks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: August, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Algonquin, Colden, Marcy, Skylight, Hatstack, Saddleback, Basin, Gothics, Wolfjaws, Big Slide, Cascade, Dix, Giant etc. Note: the previous writter discussed Blue Mtn. which is not considered one of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks Favorite trails: Saddleback and Basin Loop from John's Brook Best time to go: August-September Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Challenging trail offering incredible views What I disliked: Additional comments: use EXTREME caution in the fall, winter and spring Submitted by: DPK from: NY Date submitted: Sept 1, 2004
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: July, 2004 Trails that I hiked: all of them Favorite trails: reeves brook, blue disc, popolopen gorge, AT, dunning, kakiat, tuxedo-mt ivy, ramapo dunderberg, rqaccon brook hills, seven hills, HTS Best time to go: all year, Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: scenery, variety What I disliked: nothing Additional comments: EZ trans from NYC, Submitted by: Susan from: Rockland county NY Date submitted: July 12, 2004
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Trail Name:Finger Lakes Trail I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: August, 103 Trails that I hiked: much of the trail from walton to near cortland. fire tower trail (preston) Favorite trails: part near labrador unique area Best time to go: anytime, but mud season. Tried in winter, but it was kind of hard to follow the white blazes in the snow Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 5 stars What I liked: easy access, very nice scenery, different kinds of walking (mountains, flats, swamps and lakes What I disliked: at points it seems to be just a green tunnel, and yes it is a shame that the horses chew it up. However, it is proper to walk through the mud and deal with wet boots (get waterproof ones) rather than beat a new trail around, that leads to erosion Additional comments: Submitted by: Ricky Huggins from: Norwich NY Date submitted: April 14, 2004
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Trail Name:Catskill Park I have hiked there: Several times I last hiked there in: Mar, 101 Trails that I hiked: Parts of the Escarpment, Burroughs Range, and Devil's path Favorite trails: Wittenburg, Burnt Knob, Acra Point, Stoppel Point, North Mountain, and the Indian Head Wilderness Best time to go: Anytime but deer season Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 4 stars What I liked: Excellent accesable scenery What I disliked: Lack of designated campsites Additional comments: Generally not as crowded as the Adirondacks. Submitted by: P.Cook from: Kinderhook NY Date submitted: April 9, 2004
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Trail Name:The Paumanok Path I have hiked there: A few times I last hiked there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Hiked the trail system from Mashmuset (speelling bad) state park in South Hampton.. A little snowy but a great hike. Favorite trails: I enjoy the entrance across from Burger King on 25A in Rocky Point. Some of the best trails in Long Island. Best time to go: June Trail marking: Poor Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: Scenery, in June Beautiful greens, also very quite no road noise once you get in deep enough. I was able to spot some Deer last year. I also like the restrictions on atv's and hunters What I disliked: My only complaint is the lack of a fully marked trail. I had to buy a GPS unit to insure I would not lose my way. Additional comments: None identified but be sure to keep a good eye on the paths you are taking to avoid getting lost. Submitted by: JK from: Hicksville NY Date submitted: March 24, 2004
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Trail Name:Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Mar, 2004 Trails that I hiked: Harriman Bear Mtn. trails Favorite trails: all of them! Best time to go: when it is very cold and rainy (there is no one ;) Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 5 stars What I liked: the scenery, nature untouched What I disliked: not enough markers (you can get lost) Comments: your dogs will love it!!!, but be careful not to get lost, it almost happened to me. I advise everybody to buy a map. Submitted by: annick from: NY Date submitted: March 7, 2004
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Trail Name:Finger Lakes Trail I have hiked there: Several I last hiked there in: Sept, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Everything from Delaware and into Cortland County. (All of Chenango County) Favorite trails: New Michigan (Met Ed Sidote); Fire Tower in Preston (View of a 25-35 mile radius in any direction); Buckley Hollow; Jackson's Pond in Pharsalia State Land; I could keep going. Best time to go: Summer and early fall. Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4.5 stars What I liked: The trails were exciting for the experienced woodsman and for the novice. Wildlife was a plenty and the variety of fauna was spectacular. The trails were easily accessable from any road and visibly marked. The trails are broken up by roads just enough to allow short hikes or long weekend journeys. What I disliked: Not enough on trail campsites and too much road walking. Comments: See my comments of where I hiked...please note, it covers almost all of what I've hiked. Submitted by: SlappyFlapJack, Chuck Hole, Magic, and Crazy from: Norwich, NY Date submitted: Feb 25, 2004
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Trail Name:Finger Lakes Trail I have hiked there: Few I last hiked there in: Oct, 2003 Trails that I hiked: burnt hill,FLT; cayuga trail,and seneca trail Favorite trails: my most favorite is the trails off burnt hill in Bennetsburg. Very beatiful, the lean-to is very well maintained. Best time to go: Fall, the views and colors are wonderful Trail marking: Very good Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 3.5 stars What I liked: the scenery was beauiful at all the trails i have recently been on. The lean-tos have been very ell mantained. There were men there cutting fallen trees(seneca). What I disliked: they were muddy from the horses!!! It was bad, but we had a good time Comments: if there is a muddy spot on the trail, make a by pass trail or the mud may swollow your shoes:) Submitted by: Jenn and Mike from: Corning, NY Date submitted: Oct 5, 2003
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Trail Name:Adirondack High Peaks I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: August, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Blue Mountain Favorite trails: Blue Mountain Best time to go: Autumn Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars What I liked: challenging and scenery What I disliked: nothing Comments: Has some rocks(be careful). Idian Lake,Snowy Mtn.,Blue Mountain Lake, boating, Adirondack Museum. Submitted by: P.M. from: Herkimer,NY Date submitted: Aug 30, 2003
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Trail Name:Shawangunks I have hiked there: Once I last hiked there in: July, 2003 Trails that I hiked: Sams point to Ice Caves Favorite trails: same. Best time to go: summer was hot, so high and in the clouds, close to the sun. Trail marking: None Trail maintenance: Very good Rating: 5 stars What I liked: small dwarf pines, blueberry bushes and other
berry plants. Saw a buck far back in the pines. The ridge at the top of the cliff is awesome up close, the view at the top is incredible. We went @ 6pm. Seemed as if we could touch the sun as it was setting. Be sure to go during daylight hours. Ice water rushing out of the rocks at the top-miraculous. What I disliked: Exciting but scary to walk so close to the cliff edge. Very steep climb up & climb down. Take into account time 3 hr. to & fro the caves...don't get stuck inside at dusk. Comments: Heard rattler from rattle snake during hike. Inside ice caves is DARK and not trail marked, just follow the worn dirt path from cave to cave to find your way. Could get lost inside. Be sure not to go alone, have other adults with you. Be sure to sign the register at the bottom of the trail and bring a cell just incase. Submitted by: Sue G. from: Pequannock, New Jersey. Date submitted: Aug 20, 2003
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