New Windsor, New York
Top Spots in and near New Windsor
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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 -
Jefferson, New Jersey
Thru Hike the Four Birds Trail
19 mi / 1200 ft gainThe Four Birds Trail is about 19 miles long and is a great thru hike or can be done in sections as out and back hikes or part of loop hikes with other trails. Starting from the north, the trail ascends gradually over easy terrain until you reach a cliff ridge. There are several good view points...Read more -
Grahamsville, New York
Swim at Peekamoose Blue Hole
3.8To get there: From Sundown, NY, head 10 miles on Route 42 until you see a large parking area on the right with a sign for the Peekamoose Mountain area. Follow the signs from the parking area to the creek. Swimming Hole Coordinates: (41.9182, -74.4215) You can cool off from NY's warm weather and d...Read more -
Kent, Connecticut
Explore Kent Falls
5.00.75 mi / 250 ft gainEvery now and then you need a day to rest those sore muscle from all your recent adventures. The only issue is, you don't want to sit around inside, you want to be outside. Insert a trip to Kent Fall State Park. The perfect rest adventure day.Located 1 hour and 45 minutes north of New York City i...Read more -
Washington, Connecticut
Hike Meeker Trail
3.3 mi / 639 ft gainMeeker Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back hike that takes you by a lake located near New Preston, Connecticut.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 -
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 -
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 -
Frankford, New Jersey
Picnic at the Sunrise Mountain Pavilion
This pavilion is one of the key features along the New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail. There is a parking lot a very short hike part way down the mountain, but I recommend backpacking in from a different area to take in more of the beauty of the trail, mountains, and views in this area. ...Read more -
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Hike the Dyckman Hill/Huyler's Landing Loop
9 mi / 980 ft gainThere is two ways to access this loop hike. The first is from the Englewood Picnic area just off Exit 1 from the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Parking here requires a fee of $5 May through September. The second is to drive past the Englewood Picnic area turnoff on Henry Hudson Drive and continu...Read more -
Sharon, Connecticut
Hike the Pine Knob Loop, Housatonic Meadows SP
5.02.5 mi / 770 ft gainThe Pine Knob loop is a 2.5 mile loop trail that takes you through beautiful thick woods filled with vistas, wild flowers and tons of wild life. You will start your adventure at the Pine Knob Trail head where you will be able to a Connecticut Appalachian trail guide. Pine Knob is a blue blaze ...Read more -
Boonton Township, New Jersey
Hike Pyramid Mountain to Tripod Rock
4.0This is a fun hike that is great for the entire family. The trails are really well maintained and Tripod Rock is a pretty amazing feature to check out. You can hike to the rock and follow your steps back to the parking lot for a 3 mile round trip or continue along the trail for a 4.4 mile loop. I...Read more -
Washington, Connecticut
Hike the Mount Tom Tower Trail
1.3 mi / 337 ft gainStarting from the parking lot of Mt. Tom State Park, hop onto the Tower Trail (yellow trail) which leads more into the woods. During winter time, the trail may be slippery, please use your best judgement and always know your limits. Gaining about 300 feet in total elevation in approximately 1 mil...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 -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more