Book excerpt: 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: Syracuse 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 Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison Counties. Urban trails, walks circling lakes, and gorge paths are just some of the wonderful walking experiences you’ll find right here in Greater Syracuse—selected for you by a lifetime upstate New York resident, professional travel writer and active area birder. It’s time to rediscover Syracuse from the outside!