The Best Backpacking in Monroe

Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain to Harriman State Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Arden, New York.

Elk Pen to Manitou is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harriman, New York.

Appalachian Trail: Long Path to Elk Pen is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Arden, New York.

Elk Pen to West Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Harriman, New York.

Appalachian Trail: Fitzgerald Falls to Little Dam Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Southfields, New York.

Bald Rocks Shelter via Kanawauke Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Southfields, New York.

Appalachian Trail: Highway 17A to Seven Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Warwick, New York.

Schunemunk Mountain via Western Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Salisbury Mills, New York.

Appalachian Trail: Highway 17A to Little Dam Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Warwick, New York.

Appalachian Trail: Highway 17A to Bellvale Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Warwick, New York.

Tuxedo Park to Stone Bridge is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Tuxedo Park, New York.

Lake Skenonto is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Tuxedo Park, New York.

While the first day is a bit longer and less exciting in terms of frequent landmarks, its a relaxing hike through rocky, wooded, forest among bountiful blueberry bushes and the occasional raspberry bush. Enjoy the isolation on this leg. The second day is packed with frequent and beautiful landmar...

Triangle, White Bar, and Nurian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Southfields, New York.

Suffern - Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pomona, New York.

Perkins Memorial Tower via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bear Mountain, New York.