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Add Birding & Nature to your Hiking Experience
Observe Snowy Owls, Herons, American Eagles, and migratory Birds in the Wild
Hiking in Upstate NY is a great way to take in the four seasons and experience the heartbeat of nature including a wide variety of birds & wildlife in their natural habitat.
Birding is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or birdwatching, is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and experiences, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
The Regions offer a mixed terrain of mountains & valleys, forests & grasslands, lakes & rivers, marshes and more - where you can observe as many as 800 varieties of plants and over 200 species of birds - including Snowy Owls, Hawks, American Eagles, Egrets, Green Herons, and colorful migrators. So grab your hiking boots, a map, and camera (really, any camera will do), along with a pair of binocs, and get ready to bond with Nature!
Birding is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or birdwatching, is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and experiences, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
The Regions offer a mixed terrain of mountains & valleys, forests & grasslands, lakes & rivers, marshes and more - where you can observe as many as 800 varieties of plants and over 200 species of birds - including Snowy Owls, Hawks, American Eagles, Egrets, Green Herons, and colorful migrators. So grab your hiking boots, a map, and camera (really, any camera will do), along with a pair of binocs, and get ready to bond with Nature!
Explore Cat & Thomas Mountain Nature Trail near Bolton Landing, Lake George
Find Nature Trails by Region
Chimney Bluffs State Park
The Finger Lakes
One of Upstate New York's most gorgeous and unique parks, Chimney Bluffs shows off strange rock formations and spires.
Chittenango Falls State Park
Central New York
Chittenango Falls State Park features a spectacular 167-foot waterfall cascading over 400-million-year-old bedrock to flow under a scenic wooden bridge.
Clark Reservation State Park
Chautauqua-Allegany
Clark Reservation State Park's natural features include rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, woodland and meadow, a wetland and a glacial meromictic lake.
Cohoes Falls at Falls View Park
Capital-Saratoga
The four-acre Falls View Park offers a view of the scenic Cohoes Falls that spans the Mohawk River between Cohoes and Waterford, NY.
Cole's Woods
Capital-Saratoga
Open year round, Cole’s Woods opened the first lighted cross-country ski trails in North America in December of 1971 and offers many recreational activities.
Corbett's Glen Nature Park
The Finger Lakes
A secluded park just 4.9 miles from Rochester, Corbett’s Glen provides 2 miles of 8-feet-wide trails that run by meadows, wetlands and a waterfall...
Croton Point Park
Hudson Valley
Situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River, this 508-acre park offers year-round events and activities along with camping, hiking, swimming and fishing.
Cumming Nature Center
The Finger Lakes
The Cumming Nature Center is a 900-acre environmental education facility offering themed hiking and exploring trails, educational programs, events and service-learning opportunities.
