New City, New York
Top Spots in and near New City
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Beacon, New York
Hike Fishkill Ridge
Fishkill Ridge is a strenuous but rewarding hike, and one of the less known areas in the Hudson Valley. The parking area is at the very end of Sunnyside Road in Beacon, along with the information board at the trailhead. The red trail leaves the lot and will take you up to the first peak on the ri...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Hudson Highlands Overlook Trail
3.29 mi / 1017 ft gainHudson Highlands Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Beacon, 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 -
New York, New York
Northwest Central Park Loop
3.63 mi / 164 ft gainNorthwest Central Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Carmel Hamlet, New York
Ninham Mountain Fire Tower
5.01.23 mi / 367 ft gainThis is more of a stroll than a hike, which is nice because you can add it to another hike in the same day if you're in the area. From the dirt parking lot take the trail off to the right. Just stay straight and in about 15 minutes you'll see a huge fire tower (hard to miss). Feel free to climb a...Read more -
Weehawken, New Jersey
Photograph the NYC Skyline from JFK Boulevard East
The Big Apple. NYC has arguably the best skyline in the world. So, if you are one of the millions of people visiting wouldn't you want to get some photos of the entire skyline to post on social media and show friend & family? Skip the boat and helicopter tour lines (although a cool experience...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 -
Vernon Township, New Jersey
Stairway to Heaven
4.86.8 mi / 1089 ft gainThis popular hike starts out on the Appalachian Trail (AT, white blazes). You begin on a boardwalk that crosses over a marsh, then you leave the boardwalk and enter a forested area. At around 1.4 miles, follow a bicycle path, Canal Road, then turn right, cross over a bridge, and take a left throu...Read more -
Rockaway, New Jersey
Hike the Timberbrook Pond - Riley's Rise Loop
5 mi / 500 ft gainThe trailhead parking is at the end of Timberbrook Road, before the road enters Camp Winnebago (Boy Scouts). I hiked this in a clockwise directions starting on the Timberbrook Trail (yellow markers). After about 1 mile the trail ends at a junction with the Four Birds Trail (white markers). Turn...Read more -
New York, New York
Run the Hudson River Greenway
4.318 mi / 212 ft gainTo get in both some sights and a workout, follow the Hudson River Greenway to views of the Statue of Liberty, the Chelsea Piers, and George Washington Bridge, to name a few. This easy-access run is best done in the early morning or early evening, to avoid pedestrian traffic and too much sun. Keep...Read more -
New York, New York
Watch the Sunset from Top of the Rock
4.0There aren't any mountain peaks to summit in New York City, but the view from the top of the Rockefeller Building is the next best thing. You'll have to pay a few bucks ($29 to be exact) and deal with some tourists but you won't regret your decision once you're looking out over one of the most ic...Read more -
Brewster, New York
Fly Fish the East Branch of the Croton River
If you're craving some time away from the bustle of everyday life to enjoy some silence, broken only by the babbling sound of water flowing over small boulders and the occasional crunching of leaves-- you'll find many spots along the Croton River to satisfy your desire for stillness. The Croton...Read more -
New York, New York
High Line
4.61.47 mi / 26 ft gainBuilt on a historic freight rail line and perched above the streets of Manhattan’s West Side, the High Line is a public park that features a green-lined walkway. Park hours depend on the season, although it never opens before 7am, so best to go for sunset. Although you may have some company on wa...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 -
New York, New York
Walk the George Washington Bridge at Sunset
3.00.9 miJoin the thousands of people who cross the GWB each day, but do it by foot! This is an easy walk with beautiful views of the New York City skyline. You will begin seeing signs for the bridge bike path at Ft. Washington St. & E. 177th St., which you follow for a few blocks until you begin asce...Read more -
New York, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
5.02.4 mi / 26 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more