Full-Day Adventures with Kids in New York

We pulled these 11 full-day adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in New York. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.

11 adventures found

Snowy Mountain Trail

Indian Lake, NY

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Free

Challenging hike to the tallest peak in the southern Adirondacks with fire tower summit. Free. …

Indian Head and Rainbow Falls Trail

Keene Valley, NY

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Free

Epic hike past a 150-foot waterfall to the iconic Ausable Lakes cliff-top view. Free. Better for …

Camp Santanoni Historic Area

Newcomb, NY

Hiking
Ages 5–18+ Free

Carriage road hike or bike to a historic Great Camp on pristine Newcomb Lake. Free. Best from about …

Buck Mountain Trail

Pilot Knob, NY

Hiking
Ages 7–18+ Free

Challenging summit hike with sweeping Lake George views from 2,334 feet. Free. Better for ages 7 and …

Ampersand Mountain

Saranac Lake, NY

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Free

Challenging hike to a bald summit with 360-degree Adirondack panorama. Free. Better for ages 8 and …

Pharaoh Lake Wilderness

Schroon Lake, NY

Hiking
Ages 7–18+ Free

Pristine wilderness lake with backcountry camping far from the crowds. Free. Better for ages 7 and …

Slide Mountain Trail

Shandaken, NY

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Free

Hike the highest peak in the Catskills at 4,180 feet. Free. Better for ages 8 and up. Easily a full …