New York Department of Environmental Conservation describes Nature Centers organized by four zones. These pdf’s give information and maps of trails in state parks, forests and other state lands. Most area descriptions have phone numbers listed so you can call to see if some of the many short trails might be suitable for you.
Introduction
Northern Zone This includes information about DEC Regions 4, 5, 6 and portions of Region 3 and the Saratoga-Capital District, Thousand Islands and Adirondack Park Regions of OPRHP.
Saratoga Spa State Park. Page 14 Phone 518-584-2535 “The gentle terrain offers picnic areas, shady streamside trails, suitable for the nature-lover or the casual walker…” Call to inquire about possible obstacles.
Wellesley Island State Park Page 17 Phone 315-482-2722
Friendship Trail 0.125 mile
Southern Zone This includes information about DEC Regions 1, 2, 3 and portions of Region 4 and the Long Island, New York City, Taconic, Palisades and Catskill Park Regions of OPRHP.
Central Zone This includes information about and OPRHP’s Central and Finger Lakes Regions.
Selkirk Shores State Park Page 58 Phone 315-298-5737 “The cross-country ski trails follow generally flat and gently rolling terrain, providing easy skiing for the novice and easy walking for the day hiker.”
Western Zone This includes information about DEC’s
Region 8, all of Region 9 and OPRHP’s Genesee, Niagara Frontier and Allegany Regions.
Other Trail information This includes information on long distance trails and canal trails.