The maps and trail descriptions in our online hiking map are only a starting point for further research. Once you have settled on the trail or trails in which you are interested, purchase the appropriate topographic map and guide book.
Adirondack Mountain Club
ADK Guides to Adirondack trails Adirondack Mountain Club, Neal S. Burdick, Series Editor A comprehensive series of trail guides covering hiking opportunities in the Adirondack Park. Includes a topo map, trail descriptions, and directions to trailheads. Numbered trails on the topo maps match numbered trail descriptions in the books for easy reference.
1. High Peaks Region
Tony Goodwin, editor, 139 trails, 1996. The definitive guide to trails in the High Peaks region. Buy
2. Northern Region
Peter V. O'Shea, 1995. 84 trails in Clinton, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties, and northern Hamilton County. Buy
3. Central Region
Bruce C. Wadsworth, 1995. 74 trails south of High Peaks to Siamese Ponds Wilderness/Rt. 8 bounded by Rt. 30 to west and Rt. 9 on east. Buy
4. Northville-Lake Placid Trail
Bruce C. Wadsworth, 1996. Description and mileage guide to the 133-mile trail that traverses the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Buy
5. West-Central Region
Arthur W. Haberl, 1996. 129 trails south of Stillwater, east of the Park's "blue line," north of Rt. 8 and west of Northville-Placid Trail. Buy
6. Eastern Region
Carl Heilman II, 1996. 100 trails in the eastern Adirondacks from Valcour Island to Lake George, includes the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Buy
7. Southern Region
Linda Laing, 1994. 62 trails in the Silver Lake Wilderness and the region bounded by Route 8 to the north and Lake George to the east. Buy
Adirondack Maps
The Adirondack Map Pack combines all 5 of the Trails Illustrated maps for New York's Adirondack Park in one value priced bundle. Includes: Lake George / Great Sacandaga Lake, Lake Placid / High Peaks, Northville / Raquette Lake, Old Forge / Oswegatchie, and Saranac / Paul Smiths outdoor recreation maps. These were produced in cooperation with the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) and include up-to-date trails, mileage charts, use designations and important recreational points of interest (like campgrounds and shelters).Each map is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant material rigorous enough to stand up to the worst mother nature can dish out. Buy
Adirondack Park Explorer 3D (CD-ROM) by National Geographic Maps - Combines the award winning TOPO! software with seamless Trails Illustrated map coverage for the entire Adirondack State Park in New York. Buy
Discover The Adirondacks Series
Originally published by Backcountry Publications, these guides are being revised and reissued by Lake View Press and distributed by North Country Books of Utica, NY. This series of guidebooks covers popular trails, hidden destinations, unmarked paths and bushwacks, ski touring trails and canoe routes. Includes topographic page maps and descriptions of the history, geology, flora and fauna found along the way
1. Discover the South Central Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, 1990. Four-season adventures that include the Siamese Ponds Wilderness Area, 90 outings. Buy
2. Discover the West Central Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin and Lee M. Brenning, with the assistance of Dennis Conroy, John and Sandy Edwards, 1994. A guide to the western wilderness and the Moose River Plains, 176 outings. Buy
3. Discover the Central Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, with the assistance of Dennis Conroy, James C. Dawson, Edythe Robbins, 1995. Four-season adventures in the heart of the north woods, 74 outings. Buy
4. Discover the Eastern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, with the assistance of Edythe Robbins, 1994. Four-season adventures near Lake George, Pharaoh Lake, and beyond, 108 outings. Buy
5. Discover the Southeastern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, with the assistance of Willard Reed, 1990. Four-season adventures on old roads and open peaks, 67 outings. Buy
6. Discover the Southern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, with the assistance of Stanford Pulrang, 1988. Walks, waterways, and winter treks, 104 excursions. Buy
7. Discover the Southwestern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, Lee M. Brenning, William P. Ehling, Scott K. Gray III, with the assistance of Stanford Pulrang, 1993. Four-season adventures in the wild-forested foothills, 118 outings. Buy
8. Discover the Northwestern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, Lee M. Brenning, William P. Ehling, Scott K. Gray III, with the assistance of Francis B. Rosevear and Anne L. Burnham, 1994. Four-season adventures through the boreal forest and the Park's frontier region, 107 outings. Buy
9. Discover the Northern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, Patricia Collier, James C. Dawson, Phil Gallos, Peter O'Shea, with the assistance of E. H. Ketchledge, 1994. Four-season excursions from Lake Placid, Saranac Lake and points north, 98 outings. Buy
10. Discover the Northeastern Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, Dennis Conroy, James C. Dawson, 1993. Four-season adventures from Lake Champlain to the rock-crowned eastern slopes, 90 outings. Buy
11. Discover the Adirondack High Peaks
Barbara McMartin, with Lee Brenning, Phil Gallos, Don Greene, E. H. Ketchledge, Gary Koch, Willard Reed, 1996. 150 outings. Buy
Other Guide Books
50 Hikes in the Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, Backcountry Publications, 1988. Descriptions and page maps for day hikes and backpacking trips. Includes hiking time, historic details, and the local geology, flora and fauna. Buy
Adventures in Hiking: A Young People's Guide to the Adirondacks
Barbara McMartin, North Country Books, 1993. Descriptions and maps of over 30 outings for young people. The basics of hiking, ecology, safety and hiker's terminology are explained. Destinations include bogs, boardwalks, nature trails, waterfalls, fire towers, lakes and views. Buy
Adventures in Camping: An Introduction to Adirondack Backpacking
Barbara McMartin, with Lee M. Brenning, North Country Books, 1996. Descriptions and maps of 45 outings for the young person or family who wishes to start backpacking. Includes techniques, equipment, regulations and trip planning for multi-day, overnight trips. Buy
50 Hikes in Central New York
William P. Ehling, Backcountry Publications, 1995. Descriptions and page maps for hikes in the Western Adirondacks and Finger Lakes. Buy
Walks in Nature's Empire: Exploring the Nature Conservancy's Preserves in New York State
Scott Edward Anderson, The Countryman Press, 1995. NY State has over 150 preserves - the 35 described in this book represent the range of the state's natural diversity; seven are in the Adirondacks. Buy
St. Lawrence County Trail Guide
Free brochure with descriptions and maps for 35 trails. Available from DEC (315-265-3090), St. Lawrence County Forestry Dept. (315-379-0837) or the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau (315-379-2377).
An Adirondack Sampler: Day Hikes
Bruce Wadsworth, Adirondack Mountain Club, 1996. Descriptions and page maps for 50 day hikes for all seasons in the Adirondack Park, includes hiking time and difficulty rating. Buy
An Adirondack Sampler II: Backpacking Trip
Bruce Wadsworth, Adirondack Mountain Club, 1996. Descriptions and page maps for 25 backpacking trips for all seasons in the Adirondack Park, includes hiking time and difficulty rating. Buy
