Best trails in New York

300 trails · 6724 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails in 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 300 trails · best 15 shown on the map
B
Brookfield Trail System
#1 Brookfield Trail System
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
E
Empire State Trail (super, bike)
#2 Empire State Trail (super, bike)
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
E
Erie Canalway Trail
#3 Erie Canalway Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
F
Finger Lakes Trail System
#4 Finger Lakes Trail System
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
G
Genesee Valley Greenway
#5 Genesee Valley Greenway
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
N
Northville-Placid Trail
#6 Northville-Placid Trail
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
O
Otter Creek Horse Trails
#7 Otter Creek Horse Trails
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
P
Paumanok Path
#8 Paumanok Path
Why 100: intrinsic quality
100Elite
A
Allegany Park - Red House
#9 Allegany Park - Red House
Why 94: intrinsic quality
94Elite
C
Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail
#10 Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail
Why 88: intrinsic quality
88Elite
F
Ferris Lake Wild Forest
#11 Ferris Lake Wild Forest
Why 86: intrinsic quality
86Elite
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Winona State Forest Trails
#12 Winona State Forest Trails
Why 86: intrinsic quality
86Elite
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Six Nations Trail System
#13 Six Nations Trail System
Why 85: intrinsic quality
85Elite
A
Adirondack Branch
#14 Adirondack Branch
Why 83: intrinsic quality
83Elite
A
Adirondack Rail Trail
#15 Adirondack Rail Trail
Why 83: intrinsic quality
83Elite

Trails in New York

New York has 6724 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 in New York

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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