Kings Park, New York
Top Spots in and near Kings Park
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Kings Park, New York
Kayaking the Nissequogue River
5.0Starting on the banks of Nissequogue River State Park, this 6 mile journey makes you feel like you’re cruising down river in the south, when you’re really on Long Island. I really suggest going as high tide is rolling in as there can be some shallow sections along this trip. Head out into the ope...Read more -
Stamford, Connecticut
Hike Cove Island Park Loop Trail
5.01.1 mi / 3 ft gainThis trail is accessible year round and features water views of the Long Island Sound with beach access. The trail is a popular spot for walking, biking, fishing, and even bird watching. But if you’re not quite in the mood to get your steps in, you can use the small beach to sit and chat with a f...Read more -
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Stroll around Fayerweather Island
0.5 miParking is at the end of Barnum Road in the Seaside Park. Though the lighthouse grounds are accessible the tower itself is not open to the public. To access the island you must walk across the breakwater. Please use caution as it is uneven footing and at times can be slippery. From the isla...Read more -
Patchogue, New York
Fire Island's Watch Hill
4.02 miIf departing from NYC, catch the early LIRR train from Penn Station (or Atlantic Terminal) towards Patchogue. You may have to transfer at both Jamaica & Babylon, but it's an easy hop across the platform. Trip will take approximately an hour and a half and cost around $15, Off Peak, each way. ...Read more -
Rye, New York
Hike the Marshlands Conservancy Loop
4.01.55 mi / 125 ft gainLocated along the Long Island Sound, this 147-acre conservancy is home to a plethora of different birds, including marsh wrens, seaside sparrows, and American woodcocks. The conservancy has 3 miles of trails, all easy to navigate. Starting out from the visitor's center, take the trail to the rig...Read more -
Pound Ridge, New York
Leatherman's Loop
1.25 mi / 1183 ft gainThis loop trail is moderately rated and reaches a total elevation gain of approximately 1,183 feet. It’s located in the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, which spans roughly 4,315 acres. It is Westchester County’s largest park and includes roughly 35 plus miles of hiking trails to explore. The Ward...Read more -
Yonkers, New York
Run the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
5.026.5 miThis trail traces the route of the Old Croton Aqueduct, which carried water to New York City between 1842 and 1955. Our recommended route starts near the Greystone Station in Yonkers, NY (Metro-North Hudson Line) and ends by the Scarborough Station, but you can easily modify your route – the enti...Read more -
Closter, New Jersey
Alpine White Trail (Stateline Lookout)
5.03.86 mi / 856 ft gainStarting at about 520 feet, the White path takes you along the Stateline Lookout which is a small stone building overlooking the Hudson River. The initial descent is your average hike through the woods and across a couple of wooden bridges until you reach the Giant Steps. The Giant Steps take you...Read more -
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Hike the Hemlock Hills & Pine Mountain Loop
7.5 mi / 1174 ft gainThere are several trailheads for Hemlock Hills But the least crowded is at the intersection of Ned's Mountain road and Bogus Road. I took my 3 year old black lab. There are ton's of little ponds for your dog to jump in and do dog things. For the most part the hike is flat but at some parts it c...Read more -
Briarcliff Manor, New York
Hike Kate Kennard Trail
1.8 mi / 140 ft gainIf you’re in the town of Briarcliff and looking for an easy local trail to try out, Kate Kennard Trail is good for getting in a quick run or walk. It’s a straight line path the whole way. You’ll know you’ve reached the end of the path when you see a sign that marks the beginning of a road leading...Read more -
Closter, New Jersey
Hike to Huyler's Landing/ Closter Dock Loop
4.05.4 mi / 450 ft gainThe easiest way to access this loop hike is by parking at the Palisades State Park Headquarters. This is just off exit 2 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Parking here is free and it is a short walk down a road to the Closter Dock Trail. The Closter Dock Trail is more of a wide fire road ...Read more -
New York, New York
Explore the Met Cloisters
5.0The Met Cloisters is an art museum owned by the Met that boasts religious (mostly Catholic) art from a range of time periods as the building used to function as a cloister for monks. The inside of the Cloisters museum is a castle-like building that can be visited for a small ticket fee (suggested...Read more -
Danbury, Connecticut
Hike Middle Mountain To Thomas Mountain Loop
3.7 mi / 856 ft gainMiddle Mountain to Thomas Mountain Loop is a 3.7 mile loop hike that takes you past great forest setting located near Danbury, Connecticut.Read more -
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hike the Dyckman Hill/Huyler's Landing Loop
9 mi / 980 ft gainThere is two ways to access this loop hike. The first is from the Englewood Picnic area just off Exit 1 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Parking here requires a fee of $5 May through September. The second is to drive past the Englewood Picnic area turnoff on Henry Hudson Drive and continu...Read more -
Queens, New York
Ridgewood Reservoir
2.23 mi / 194 ft gainRidgewood Reservoir is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Hamden, Connecticut
Mountain Bike West Rock Ridge State Park
West Rock Ridge State Park is a 700 ft high scenic ridge that is located on the west side of New Haven. There are tons of good mountain biking trails located all around the ridge that can satisfy all types of skill levels. The easiest place to park is the Lake Wintergreen parking lot, which sits ...Read more
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