Birding Hikes

Birding Hikes in the Adirondacks

Find paths and trails perfect for birding

Birding hikes

Birders who visit the Adirondacks will find a variety of mountain hikes in Hamilton County presenting birders with a chance to find Bicknell's Thrush in the spruce-fir forests at the summit. Birders can hike mountains like Wakely Mountain and Blue Mountain and watch as the bird community changes from the variety of warblers and other songbirds at the base to the community at the summit. This community not only includes Bicknell's Thrush, but also Swainson's Thrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Blackpoll Warbler, Boreal Chickadee, and Yellow-bellied Flycatcher.

View our birding hikes below and find one just right for you. Read more information about birding in the Adirondacks and find paddles for bird watching as well.

Leave No Trace

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations taking a long view and protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Blue Line. That tradition continues today as we support and encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters of the Adirondacks.

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The High Peaks Wilderness Area is the largest...
Newcomb
12852
  
A developing mountain biking trail network...
Rondaxe Road
Inlet
13360
  
The Nature Trail at the Hamilton County...
Lake Pleasant
12108
  
This quick hike to Auger Falls along the...
Route 8/30
Speculator
12164
  
John Pond is a scenic destination in the...
Indian Lake
12842
  
First, there is a level walk on a marked...
New York State Route 10
Arietta
‎12139
  
The Moose River Plains Wild Forest is part of...
Moose River Plains Wild Forest
Inlet
13360
  
In 1933, a fire tower on Buck Mountain was...
South Sabattis Road, County Route 10
Long Lake
12847
  
This pond isn't frequently visited, offering...
Blue Mountain Lake
12812
  
Cascade and Stephens ponds are two beautiful...
Blue Mountain Lake
12812
  
This trail is only accessible by boat via the...
Raquette Lake
13436
  
This hike is along an old forest road, now...
Wells
12190
  
This is a unique loop trail that utilizes...
Inlet
13360
  
The trail to Sis and Bubb lakes is very...
Inlet
13360
  
Discover Echo Cliff on Panther Mountain! This...
Piseco
12139
  
This interesting hike in the Raquette Lake...
Raquette Lake
13436
  
This is a very short trail to a small...
Inlet
13360
  
This interesting loop around Sagamore Lake...
Raquette Lake
13436
  

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