This week we picked 7 of the best places to hike in Central New York, featuring some great waterfalls and lakes:
Location: Pompey
Trail Distance: 0.9 miles
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20 minutes southeast of Syracuse, Pratt’s Falls Trail is great for all ages and features a gorgeous cascading waterfall. While the trail is only officially 0.9 miles long, there is plenty of space to explore and take in the natural scenery. If you’re close to Syracuse, this a perfect way to get out and explore CNY!
Location: near Syracuse
Trail Distance: 3 - 10 miles
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A popular destination during the summer and fall, Green Lakes State Park is a great place to hike and relax in Central New York. Green Lakes offers a small beach and kayaking during the summer, but the trails around the lake are beautiful all year round. There are around 10 different trails you can choose from ranging from 3 miles to 10 miles. You don’t want to miss out on this great photo opportunity!
Location: Tully, NY
Trail Distance: 0.6 miles
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Another amazing place to hike in CNY is Tinker Falls, located in Tully, NY. Tinker Falls trail features a gorgeous waterfall that is best to see during the spring thaw. If you keep walking up the trail to the lookout, you will get amazing views of Upstate New York’s beautiful farms and trees! The overlook trail is perfect for any time of the year, even in the winter!
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Location: near Marietta, NY
Trail Distance: 1.1 miles
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For more experienced hikers, Carpenter Falls near Marietta, NY is a hike well worth the challenge. This steep 1.1 mile trail features another one of Central NY’s impressive waterfalls. Make sure you wear your good hiking boots!
Location: Tully, NY
Trail Distance: 0.5 miles
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Another great hike in Tully, NY is at the Labrador Hollow Unique Area. This hike is a short half mile boardwalk trail that lets you look out at Labrador Pond. The view of the Pond is gorgeous, and if you go in the summer or early fall, the pond is a great location to go kayaking and canoeing! Make sure to take your camera, as the fall foliage here is truly remarkable.
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Location: near Woodstock, NY
Trail Distance: 0.3 miles
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A short 0.3 mile trail near New Woodstock, NY, Delphi Falls and is the perfect place for a calm and peaceful walk in Central NY. The soothing sounds of the flowing falls and creek will surround you during this relaxing walk in the immersive wilderness.
📷James Lazio
Location: Liverpool, NY Trail Distance: 4 - 14 miles More Information Onondaga Lake in Syracuse offers several trails options on both sides of the lake. The flat paved trail is suitable for everyone to have the great scenic view of the lake. It is a great pleasure just standing on the shore to feel the wind coming from the lake.