
Welcome to KB Hikes!
My name is Karina and I am a solo hiker sharing my experiences exploring all of the wilderness in New York State and beyond. This website is your source for hiking inspiration, relatable outdoor content, informational and educational posts about hiking ethics, trail reviews in the Adirondacks, Catskills, New York State Parks, and more. I also regularly share my thoughts and review things like gear and lodging/camping locations! If you like hiking or the outdoors, then you’re in the right place! Simply look through the navigation bar above or start reading some of my latest blog posts below!
Latest Posts

Taughannock Falls State Park Trail Review
I’m not the kind of person who likes surprises, but when the surprise involves hiking and exploring, I’m totally on board! For this trip, I


Adirondack Adventure: Mount Van Hoevenberg Trail Review
Mount Van Hoevenberg near Lake Placid New York is a versatile location with a lot of different recreation opportunities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain


Adirondack Waterfall: Roaring Brook Falls Trail Review
It’s officially mud season in the Adirondacks which means that it is advised to avoid notoriously muddy hikes and peaks over 2,500′ in elevation. Mud


NY Lodging Review: The Perch Keene
If you are planning to hike in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondacks, then Keene, NY is the place to be! I took the


Solo Hike at Artist’s Rock + Sunset Rock Trail Review
I feel so lucky because I was able to go on three separate hikes this week, three days in a row! Lucky, because not only


Storm King State Park Trail Review
Storm King State Park has been on my radar for quite some time now but being over two hours away, and me knowing pretty much