The best hiking trails in Essex County
New York · 312 Hiking Trails
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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Essex County, New York. The Northville - Placid Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 20 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, and difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Adirondack High Peaks Loop and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Presbury Point Loop Trail. The longest trail is the Northville - Placid Trail at 220.5 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the State Highway 86 to West Branch Ausable River Trail at 308 m. Get off line access to Water, Shelter, Campsite, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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