Stony Point, New York
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Cold Spring, New York
Hike the Perkins/Fahnestock/Charcoal Burners Trail Loop
7.5 mi / 800 ft gainThis is one of my favorite hikes in the Clarence Fahnestock State Park. A real mixed bag but mostly very enjoyable. The trail starts at the Charcoal Burners Trailhead Route 301. There is only road side parking on a soft shoulder, both sides of the road. After a short walk into the forest, you re...Read more -
Hopewell Junction, New York
Beaver Pond via Appalachian Trail
5.03 mi / 400 ft gainBeaver Pond is a small body of water created by a dam that was constructed during the days of iron ore mining in the area. The pond is crystal clear and has a wonderful tree line right on the water. The best time to visit here is early morning in the fall. With the leaves changing color they m...Read more -
Closter, New Jersey
Hike Alpine White Trail (Stateline Lookout)
5.05 mi / -520 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 -
Beacon, New York
Mt. Beacon Fire Tower
4.83.83 mi / 1332 ft gainMount Beacon is a very popular trail along the Hudson River, and for good reason. It offers a good workout, fantastic views for both sunrise and sunset (and of course the time in between), a recently rebuilt fire tower, and all with incredibly easy access right on the edge of a lively town. The ...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Malouf's Mountain Camp on Mt. Beacon
7.02 mi / 2087 ft gainStarting in the quaint town of Beacon there are a couple of options for hikes of varying difficulty. From the station the walk is about 1.5 miles to the trail heads, alternatively if you choose to stay the night at Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground you can arrange for the host to meet you, take...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Hike the Scofield Ridge Loop
7.5 mi / 1850 ft gainThere are some great view points along this route. Start from the Mount Beacon Park trailhead parking area. This leads to the Casino Trail (red markers). The trail climbs steeply to some old ruins of a casino. Most of what remains is only the brick structure housing the mechanics for a trolle...Read more -
Beacon, New York
Explore Long Dock and Dennings Point Parks
4.0Long Dock and Dennings Point are two of the most popular parks in Beacon, that just so happen to be connected by a train track turned trail. Plenty of parking is available at Long Dock, and its a perfect spot to picnic, launch your kayak into the Hudson, or cast your line hoping to reel in the bi...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 -
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 -
West Milford, New Jersey
Hike the Terrace Pond North - South Loop
10.7 mi / 1200 ft gainFrom Warwick Road, parking at the northernmost road side parking area, cross the road, and the Terrace Pond North trail (marked with blue blazes) begins as a steady climb until you gain a ridge that offers some great views for several miles. Eventually, you'll reach a power line where you turn ri...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 -
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 -
Paterson, New Jersey
Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River
3.2Getting to the Great Falls of the Passaic River is a relatively straight shot. It is located off exit 57B on Route 80 which is also accessible from highway 287. Parking is located on McBride Avenue across the street from the park's welcome center.Typically during autumn park rangers offer 45 to 1...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 -
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hike the Dyckman Hill/Carpenter's Grove Loop
4.04 mi / 400 ft gainThis loop hike can be started from several different places. I chose to start from Allison Park which overlooks the Hudson River in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. From the parking area, walk out to the entrance road and travel south to Saint Peter's College. The Long Path Trail, which you join from All...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