Family-friendly hikes in New York abound. But if you only have three easy hikes to include on your New York bucket list, the ones in this article should absolutely be on it. There is something for everyone on each of these trails. So whether you love the beach, a heavily wooded forest, or even fairy gardens, you will enjoy these trails. So keep reading for some happy family hiking!
- The Wild Center - Tupper Lake
Allison Lahache/AllTrails In Upstate New York, in Tupper Lake, you will find a truly special nature center and hike for your family. The Wild Center offers an easy .9-mile loop trail with informative signs and tons of beautiful nature to behold. The Wild Center, 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, NY 12986, USA
Frank Leith/Google Local But The Wild Center offers more than just a hike, making it the perfect day trip for families. There are indoor nature exhibits where you can learn more about the Adirondacks, the animals that live there, and climate solutions.
The Wild Center/Facebook Outdoors, there are stick sculptures, modern steel sculptures, and play areas. So it’s a great place to go for a short hike, and then spend the day learning, exploring, and playing.
- Sands Point Preserve Loop Trail - Middle Neck
Andrew Mangibin/AllTrails With 216 acres of woods, fields, and a beachfront along the sound, this 1.9-mile trail is perfect for families who love all nature has to offer. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY 11050, USA
Jane Viau/AllTrails There are two Great Gatsby-esque historical estates and even a Dino Trail with dinosaur footprints in the woods. So check out the Sands Point Preserve today!
- Tinker Nature Park Loop - Henrietta
Kate Konz/Google Local This easy 1.1-mile loop trail is perfect for families with small children. The trail has hands-on boxes along the way where you can examine and feel animal fur, antlers, and even more wonderful things from nature. Tinker Nature Park Nature Trail, Henrietta, NY 14534, USA
Mark Peterson/Google Local At the end of the trail, there is a playground for the kiddos. Be sure to visit the Tinker Nature Park Welcome Center with live turtles and snakes. And keep your eyes out for the fairy doors and houses along the trail!
Have you tried any of these three family-friendly hikes in New York? If not, get out your calendar and find a day for the whole family to enjoy these amazing trails.
Allison Lahache/AllTrails
In Upstate New York, in Tupper Lake, you will find a truly special nature center and hike for your family. The Wild Center offers an easy .9-mile loop trail with informative signs and tons of beautiful nature to behold.
The Wild Center, 45 Museum Dr, Tupper Lake, NY 12986, USA
Frank Leith/Google Local
But The Wild Center offers more than just a hike, making it the perfect day trip for families. There are indoor nature exhibits where you can learn more about the Adirondacks, the animals that live there, and climate solutions.
The Wild Center/Facebook
Outdoors, there are stick sculptures, modern steel sculptures, and play areas. So it’s a great place to go for a short hike, and then spend the day learning, exploring, and playing.
Andrew Mangibin/AllTrails
With 216 acres of woods, fields, and a beachfront along the sound, this 1.9-mile trail is perfect for families who love all nature has to offer.
Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY 11050, USA
Jane Viau/AllTrails
There are two Great Gatsby-esque historical estates and even a Dino Trail with dinosaur footprints in the woods. So check out the Sands Point Preserve today!
Kate Konz/Google Local
This easy 1.1-mile loop trail is perfect for families with small children. The trail has hands-on boxes along the way where you can examine and feel animal fur, antlers, and even more wonderful things from nature.
Tinker Nature Park Nature Trail, Henrietta, NY 14534, USA
Mark Peterson/Google Local
At the end of the trail, there is a playground for the kiddos. Be sure to visit the Tinker Nature Park Welcome Center with live turtles and snakes. And keep your eyes out for the fairy doors and houses along the trail!
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