Best trails near Paul Smiths

23 trails · 23 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Paul Smiths, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 23 trails · best 15 shown on the map
D⛰
Debar Mountain Wild Forest
#1 Debar Mountain Wild Forest
1.3 mi away
Why 66: intrinsic quality
66Top-rated
S⛰
Slush Pond Road
#2 Slush Pond Road
0.7 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
K⛰
Kettle Trail
#3 Kettle Trail
0.1 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
H⛰
Hays Brook
#4 Hays Brook
2.0 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
S⛰
Sheep Meadow
#5 Sheep Meadow
2.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
H⛰
Hays Brook Horse Trail
#6 Hays Brook Horse Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
G⛰
Grass Pond
#7 Grass Pond
2.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
M⛰
Mc Colloms Road
#8 Mc Colloms Road
0.8 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
J⛰
Jenkins Mountain Trail (Blue)
#9 Jenkins Mountain Trail (Blue)
1.9 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
B⛰
Black Pond Loop
#10 Black Pond Loop
2.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
E⛰
Esker Trail
#11 Esker Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
E⛰
Esker Trail (Green)
#12 Esker Trail (Green)
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
L⛰
Logger's Loop (Olive)
#13 Logger's Loop (Olive)
2.6 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
C⛰
Core Loop Connector
#14 Core Loop Connector
2.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
J⛰
Jenkins Mountain Trail (Blue)
#15 Jenkins Mountain Trail (Blue)
2.7 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Paul Smiths

The Paul Smiths area has 23 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Paul Smiths

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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