This section of the famed Appalachian Trail winds through farmlands, across the Boardwalk, and into Wawayanda State Park.

With nearly 40 million visitors a year, Central Park is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the world. Its geographic prominence makes it one of the most iconic and internationally recognized landmarks in New York City. This hike is a 4-mile loop through Central Park, with plenty of opportunities to explore.

When you think of hiking in New York, the Catskills and Adirondacks are often the first things to come to mind. Long Island, however, is home to a surprisingly challenging and diverse trail that dissects the island between Cold Spring Harbor and the Massapequa Preserve.

This loop pairs the Major Welch Trail with the Appalachian Trail to reach the summit of Bear Mountain, a popular destination. Rich with history, the summit provides beautiful panoramic views and is also accessible by car.

Blue Mountain Reservation is home to a massive network of trails, both for hiking and mountain biking. Roughly an hour north of NYC, it's easy to forget how close you are to such a massive metropolitan area. This loop connects the main parking lot at the pond to two large, defined peaks: Mount Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. Either peak is accessible as an out-and-back hike, but this loop is one of the best options to connect both in one day while avoiding the most frequented bike trails.

This day hiking loop connects the serene Lake Minnewaska to exposed, rocky bluffs at Gertrude's Nose. Along the way, you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding Hudson Valley. This 22,000+ acre preserve is also home to a wide array of flora and fauna, in addition to some wildlife that is considered rare to the state.

This section of the famed Appalachian Trail passes Anthony's Nose, Canopus Lake, Nuclear Lake, and Cat Rocks, ending at the Appalachian Trail Station.

This unequivocally diverse day hike to Rainbow Falls and past Castle Point links a beautiful stream to exposed, rocky bluffs and ultimately, the eponymous waterfall.