New York
Looking for the best hiking in New York? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New York. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near New York
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Elka Park, New York
Layman's Monument and Kaaterskill Falls
3.05 mi / 892 ft gainLayman's Monument and Kaaterskill Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you to one of New York's tallest waterfalls at 231 feet and to the historical monument for Frank D. Layman, who passed away in 1990 while fighting a forest fire. This trail is located near Haines Falls, New York.Read more -
Castile, New York
Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail
3.96 mi / 610 ft gainThis scenic out-and-back hike in Letchworth State Park takes you through forested gorge rim views, up toward the iconic Inspiration Point overlook, and down into the gorge for a dramatic view of Lower Falls on the Genesee River. What You’ll See & Experience The trail follows the Gor...Read more -
Woodstock, New York
Sugarloaf Mountain via Blue Trail
6.54 mi / 2297 ft gainSugarloaf Mountain, is one the 35 highest peaks in New York's Catskills at 3806 ft. There are many ways to approach this peak, and this is an out-and-back hike via Mink Hollow. The parking area is located at the end of Milk Hollow Rd (42.10405386879072, -74.17148500019927). From here, get on the...Read more -
Interlaken, New York
Interloken Trail
4.010.99 mi / 873 ft gainInterloken Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Trumansburg, New York.Read more -
Manlius, New York
Three Falls Woods
2.74 mi / 253 ft gainThree Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.Read more -
Enfield, New York
Rim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop
4.36 mi / 761 ft gainRim Trail and Gorge Trail Loop is a 0.9 loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Newfield, New York.Read more -
Woodstock, New York
Overlook Mountain Trail
4.53 mi / 1348 ft gainIt is important to know that parking for the head of this trail is great, located on Meads Mountain Rd in Woodstock NY. The trail is clearly a gravel road marked by Red trail markers, on a gradual inline up to the Hotel first, at the 2 mile mark, and then the Fire Tower is 0.5 miles further down...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Cascadilla Falls (9 falls)
1.09 mi / 299 ft gainCascadilla Falls (9 falls) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Manlius, New York
Pratt's Falls Park Trail
0.87 mi / 98 ft gainPratt's Falls is a hidden gem. There is very rarely anybody at this park, and it is a great waterfall for photography. At only about 9m shorter than Niagara Falls, Pratt's Falls is much bigger than it looks. The falls are accessed from a short trail (only about 0.9 miles) that leads down to th...Read more -
Hudson, New York
High Falls Conservation Area Loop
1.41 mi / 194 ft gainHigh Falls Conservation Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Philmont, New York.Read more -
Westfield, New York
Skinny Dip Falls Trail
1.01.23 mi / 276 ft gainSkinny Dip Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Westfield, New York.Read more -
Waverly, New York
Azure Mountain Firetower
1.8 mi / 899 ft gainAzure Mountain Firetower is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Saint Regis Falls, New York.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 -
Wolcott, New York
Chimney Bluffs Loop
2.77 mi / 369.42 ft gainParking is $5 per vehicle, and bathrooms are located in the same parking lot. Open year round dawn to dusk. Stop by for a picnic overlooking Lake Ontario, go on a nature walk, or hang out by the rocky pebble beach. The Bluff Trail takes your breath away, it doesn't feel like upper state New York...Read more -
New York, New York
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path
5.01.68 mi / 69 ft gainJacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir Running Path is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
3206 Bear Mountain-Beacon Highway, New York
Bull Hill Short Loop
5.04.26 mi / 1194 ft gainBull Hill Short Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cold Spring, New York.Read more