Peebles Island Perimeter Trail | Waterford, NY
Located right in the middle of the Capital District, the Peebles Island Perimeter Trail is a 2.3 mile loop for a beginner hiker with a 108 ft elevation. It takes approximately 46 minutes to complete. The trail is open year round and dogs are welcome on a leash.
Thacher Park Long Path Loop | Altamont, NY
The Thacher Park Long Path Loop is a 4 mile loop for a moderate hiker with 314 ft elevation. It takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes to complete. Dogs are welcome and may be off leash in some areas.
Hadley Mountain Trail | Hadley, NY
Hadley Mountain Trail is a 3.4 mile loop for an experienced hiker with 1,561 ft elevation. It takes approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. The best times to visit this mountain are between March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Sleeping Beauty Mountain | Kattskill Bay, NY
If you are looking for a longer, but more moderate hike Sleeping Beauty Mountain is a great option. It offers beautiful east lake side views of Lake George.
It can vary 5-7-miles depending on which route you take with 1,341 ft elevation. It takes approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes to complete. The best times to visit this mountain are between March through November. Dogs are welcome and may be allowed off leash in some areas.
Buck Mountain Trail | Kattskill Bay, NY
Buck Mountain offers great views of Lake George and the mountains. Be aware that the end towards the summit (about the last mile) is a very challenging rocky vertical and is not recommended for most kids.
It is a 6 to 7-mile loop for an experienced hiker and considered a generally challenging hike with 1,988 ft gain in elevation. It takes approximately 4 hours 6 minutes to complete. The best times to visit this mountain are between March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
AllTrails Hiking App
Even if you are an experienced hiker, the AllTrails app can be really helpful when hiking or when looking for places to hike. It will tell you the length, difficulty, elevation and provide a live map of where you are on the trail.
