Best Easy Day Hikes Hudson River Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 18 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.

Rochester, New York

by Randi Minetor

Published 1 September 2009

Now there's a book that provides the best of the best: the top twenty trails for a short walk, a longer hike or an all-day adventure. Best Easy Day Hikes: Buffalo chooses the trails that lead to the most panoramic views, and that wind through the prettiest woods and meadows and into the most interesting natural areas in Erie, Niagara and Genesee Counties. Urban trails, river walks, converted rail rights-of-way and park paths are just some of the wonderful walking experiences you'll find right here in Greater Buffalo-selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York resident, professional travel writer and active area birder. It's time to rediscover Buffalo from the outside!

Syracuse

by Randi Minetor

Published 4 May 2010