7 Hiking Trails Near NYC We Escape to When We Can

NYC is blessed with Nature all around Her

Every time we are in the city, we take 2 days off to explore hiking trails and wildlife, all 7 within a short drive’s distance.

Breakneck Ridge

3.2-mile loop, Hudson Highlands State Park (58 miles from NYC)

Bull Hill

5.5-mile loop, Hudson Highlands State Park (56 miles from NYC)

Pine Meadow Lake

10-mile loop, Harriman State Park (38 miles from NYC)

Lake Minnewaska

2-mile loop, Minnewaska State Park (90 miles from NYC)

Giant Ledge & Panther Mountain

6.3-mile out and back, Slide Mountain Wilderness (131 miles from NYC)

Storm King Mountain

2.6-mile loop, Storm King State Park (56 miles from NYC)

Bear Mountain

3.8-mile loop, Bear Mountain State Park (44 miles from NYC)

The Catskill Mountains are another favorite!  - Click here to find the trails we hiked in the Catskills.