Hikes in Central New York

The Central Region of New York State, which consists of the Syracuse Metropolitan Area and its surrounding, is home to numerous parks with trails to beautiful natural features like lakes and waterfalls. In the winter, there are trails open for skiing and snowshoeing. [wp_ad_wide_page] Hiking Central New York [table id=42 /]... ... Read more.
Buttermilk Falls in the Adirondack Mountains
Would you like to try some buttermilk? Take the half-mile round trip hike to Buttermilk Falls in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The short, wide waterfall is a beautiful and easy-to-reach destination on the Raquette River near Long Lake. Buttermilk Falls is one of the area's most popular trails, and rightfully so. The short hike to Buttermilk Falls begins from a trailhead on North Point Road west of Long Lake and north of Blue Mountain Lake. ...Read more.
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Published: October 12, 2012 Last updated: April 9, 2026