Hiking in the Adirondacks Region of New York

Hiking in the Adirondacks is a much sought after pastime for residents and visitors of New York. Besides offering miles and miles of trails, it's also scenic and features lush, green landscapes, lakes and ponds. Basically, it's the place to visit if you want to enjoy nature. Below are a few trails you will want to hike.

Roaring Brook Falls is a short, green, shaded and well-marked trail that is excellent for families with school aged children. The rock walls are high, but easy to climb. Also, there are plenty of flat paths and areas for playing and rests.

Cat Mountain is a three-mile, moderate trail that offers a variety of terrain such as streams, beaver ponds and wetlands. Bring your binoculars so you can take in all of the scenery. Also, go with a group. This area offers great photo ops that you can place in a scrapbook.

Tongue Mountain is a challenging, vertical 1,000-foot peek that runs nine miles along the spine of a peninsula. For seasoned hikers, it offers a spectacular view of several lakes and the wild life (including humans) below. There are lean-to's for overnight camping in the area. Watch out for snakes. It is not family friendly.

Buck Mountain is a three-mile, moderate hike, each way, up paths flanked by lush greenery, wild life and rocks. For people who enjoy kayaking, it's perfect. As you paddle through this area, you will enjoy the scenery and feel the serenity of this trail. This is a great trail for newlyweds.

Black Mountain is an easy hike that offers you access to the Profile Rocks and three ponds (Black Mountain, Lapland and Milman). It is very green and includes a junction that new visitors might miss. Be on the look out for it. It's a wonderful trail to take for any couple that wants to sit and reminisce near a clear, body of water. It'll help you reconnect.

These trails are the ones that you should visit in the Adirondacks. Be sure to practice safety as you hike: carry a compass and map, go in a group (or pair) and bring water. It'll help you enjoy your hike and want to return to the area again in the future.