If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In New York, Make Them These
For any true adventurers, living in New York State is like constantly being surrounded by paradise. With beautiful mountain ranges, gorgeous waterfront destinations and secluded forests that are amazing to explore, it oftentimes feels impossible to cross every outdoor activity off of your bucket list. If you’ve been longing to dive into nature but haven’t been able to decide where to start, try planning a trip to one of these five amazing trails that showcase our state’s true beauty.
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It's nearly impossible to find another trail in New York that has so much natural beauty packed into such a short trail. The two-mile long Gorge Trail features beautiful stone staircases, bridges and a total of nineteen waterfalls, some of which you'll find yourself walking behind, over and right along next to. For obvious reasons this hike is one that sees a lot of visitors, so the earlier you can arrive here the better!
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If you weren't already aware of it, Letchworth is considered to be one of the best state parks in our entire country. So if you haven't already made the trip out here? Planning a day to go hiking along this famous Gorge Trail is something you'll want to get done ASAP. While the hike is one that's a bit long, coming in at 7-miles long, it's one that's well worth the effort. Taking you to some of the tallest waterfalls in our state that can be found along the Genesee River, this hike showcases what New York is all about.
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Now it's time to test your bravery! Taking on the Lemon Squeeze isn't a trail that's difficulty comes in length, but rather your ability to put mind over matter and literally squeeze your way through small spaces and a large crevice in one of New York's mountains. Taking you roughly two-miles to reach the top, after crawling through tight cracks and rocks you'll eventually get to climb a staircase and make your way to the top of the Sky Top Tower. From the top you'll have a view of the Mohonk Mountain House and surrounding mountain ranges, a rewarding end to a quite unusual hike.
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Downstate you can find all sorts of unique scenery in the Hudson Valley, but there's one hike that will make you feel like you're in another world. Something easy with a view waiting for you at the end that you'll love, the Constitution Marsh Trail is roughly two miles long round trip. After starting off with rocky terrain, you'll eventually find yourself with a 700-foot long boardwalk in front of you that takes you out into the tidal marsh. Surrounding you with views of the Hudson Highlands, this spot is incredibly serene.
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If you haven't already caught on, New York's Gorge Trails are some of our absolute greatest. Part of the reason why Ithaca is so "gorges", Taughannock Falls State Park is home to a 215-foot tall waterfall. The view you'll have once you reach the end of this Gorge Trail, you'll walk along Taughannock Creek until you reach a waterfall that's taller in size than our famous Niagara Falls. Passing smaller waterfalls along the way, you'll love how adventurous this trail will make you feel.
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If you had to suggest one of New York’s hikes to an out-of-towner, which one would you choose? To explore another noteworthy trail, hike to This One Aboveground Cave In New York That’s Like Visiting Another World!
