The Best Hiking in 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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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 -
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 -
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
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 -
Queens, New York
Astoria Park Loop Trail
1.26 mi / 36 ft gainAstoria Park Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Bridge Walk via Brooklyn
4.71.12 mi / 0 ft gainBrooklyn Bridge Walk via Brooklyn is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
North Woods
3.83 mi / 305 ft gainNorth Woods is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Jersey City, New Jersey
Liberty State Park & New York Bay
2.92 mi / 79 ft gainLiberty State Park & New York Bay is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Jersey City, New Jersey.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
5.01.34 mi / 75 ft gainBrooklyn Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New York City, New York.Read more -
New York, New York
Fort Washington Park Greenway
8.06 mi / 581 ft gainFort Washington Park Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
Prospect Park Loop
4.03.65 mi / 223 ft gainThere are multiple places to enter Prospect Park. If you're looking for the main entrance to Prospect Park, it faces the stunning Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch in Grand Army Plaza. It is adjacent to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the flagship Brooklyn Public Library, and the Brooklyn Museum. As you...Read more -
Brooklyn, New York
The Green-Wood Cemetery
2.46 mi / 230 ft gainThe Green-Wood Cemetery is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Dekorte Park Meadowlands Trail
5.03.26 mi / 26 ft gainDekorte Park Meadowlands Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near North Arlington, New Jersey.Read more -
New York, New York
George Washington Bridge
1.55 mi / 20 ft gainGeorge Washington Bridge is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near New York City, New York.Read more -
Fort Lee, New Jersey
Long Path Trail along the Hudson
13.31 mi / 1214 ft gainLong Path Trail along the Hudson is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Englewood, New Jersey.Read more -
Bronx, New York
Sound View Park Greenway
3.1 mi / 105 ft gainSound View Park Greenway is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near New York City, New York.Read more
