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Trails and Outdoor Recreation in New York

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Two of the best-known outdoor adventure destinations in the east are the Adirondacks and the Catskills. With six million acres and 2,000 miles of trails, Adirondack Park is one of the largest parks in the country. Catskill Park also has lots to offer within a short drive of New York City.

Other popular recreation areas are Allgany State Park, the Finger Lakes region and the canal system that runs along the northern Hudson River and west to Buffalo.

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Map of New York

The map below shows only approximate locations of trails.

	Existing multi-use trail			Existing hiking trail
	Planned multi-use trail			Planned hiking trail

New York Outdoor Adventures

• Bicycling - on-road routes and in cities
• Hiking - parks and other destinations
• Mountain biking - trails to try
• Rail Trails - bike paths and other long-distance trails for walking, bicycling and skiing
• Cross-country skiing - more than 50 destinations
• Guide services - programs and trips for outdoor activities
• Lodging - resorts, lodges and hostels near outdoor recreation
• Parks - about 150 state parks

Outdoor Recreation Resources

Canal System - multi-use trails run along almost half of the 524 miles of canals throughout the state. 1-800-4CANAL4 www.canals.state.ny.us

New York Tourism publishes a highway map and a 200-page travel guide with listings of activities and attractions. To order a free travel informantion package, call 1-800-CALL-NYS (in Canada and US) or visit their web site, www.iloveny.com.

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