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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Cragsmoor, New York
Sam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail
3.47 mi / 584 ft gainSam's Point Overlook to Ice Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail with scenic views near Lake Maratanza located near Ellenville, New York. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.Read more -
Ausable Chasm, New York
Ausable Chasm
1.84 mi / 210 ft gainAusable Chasm is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Peru, New York.Read more -
Shelter Island, New York
Hike through the Mashomack Nature Preserve
10 miJust a short ferry ride from the Hamptons, South Ferry Road is exactly where it sounds; very close to the South Ferry of Shelter Island. The parking lot of Mashomack Preserve is marked by a large sign. When you walk in, you'll see a large nature center. Sign in at a clipboard at the table out fro...Read more -
Woodstock, New York
Sugarloaf Mountain via Blue Trail
6.54 mi / 2297 ft gainSugarloaf Mountain, is one the 35 highest peaks in New York's Catskills at 3806 ft. There are many ways to approach this peak, and this is an out-and-back hike via Mink Hollow. The parking area is located at the end of Milk Hollow Rd (42.10405386879072, -74.17148500019927). From here, get on the...Read more -
Castile, New York
Inspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail
3.96 mi / 610 ft gainInspiration Point and Lower Falls via Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Portageville, New York.Read more -
Old Forge, New York
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)
1.85 mi / 285 ft gainBald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Old Forge, 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 -
Union Springs, New York
Great Gully Falls Trail
1.63 mi / 164 ft gainGreat Gully Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Union Springs, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Potter's Falls
3.45 mi / 440 ft gainPotter's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.Read more -
Montour Falls, New York
Eagle Cliff Falls
0.29 mi / 128 ft gainEagle Cliff Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.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 -
Gardiner, New York
Lake Minnewaska Loop Trail
2.01 mi / 348 ft gainLake Minnewaska Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Kerhonkson, 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 -
Hudson, New York
High Falls Conservation Area Loop
1.41 mi / 194 ft gainHigh Falls Conservation Area Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Philmont, New York.Read more -
Wilmington, New York
Whiteface Mountain Summit Trail
9.45 mi / 3606 ft gainWhiteface Mountain Summit Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Wilmington, New York.Read more -
Manlius, New York
Three Falls Woods
2.74 mi / 253 ft gainThree Falls Woods is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Manlius, New Yorkv.Read more