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Adirondack Hiking Information Hikers on Mt Jo

Since 1922, the Adirondack Mountain Club has been the authority on hiking in the Adirondacks. This page is your source for a wealth of information about Adirondack hiking and backpacking, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter.

Proper planning and preparation are essential for a safe and successful hiking or backpacking trip. This information will help you plan a trip that is both safe and enjoyable for you, while having minimal impact on wildlife and natural resources.

 

Adirondack Alpine Zone

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ADK Chapter Outings Hiking with Dogs
ADK Outdoor Workshops

Hiking With Kids

Avalanches

Hunting Seasons

Bears

Leave No Trace

Blackfly Season

Lightning
Buy Guidebooks, Maps

Lodging

Camping at Heart Lake

Mud Season

Camping in the High Peaks

Snowshoe and Ski Rentals

Campfires

Summer Hiking

DEC Regulations

Trail Conditions

Gear

Trail Guides and Maps

Giardia

Trailhead Parking

Group Size

Weather

High Peaks Information Center

What (Not) to Wear

High Use Times

Winter Hiking

                  

ADK trip leaders should read special information here.

For more information on hiking in the High Peaks, including fire danger, bear-resistant canisters, biting insects, closures and notices, weather links and Leave No Trace links, visit the DEC website. For DEC information for specific regions of the Adirondacks:

For the latest information and trail conditions in the High Peaks region, call the High Peaks Information Center (HPIC) at 518-523-3441 or send an email to backcountry@adk.org, or call DEC Region 5 Forest Ranger headquarters at 518-897-1300.

 

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