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The best walks and hikes in New York

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Want to go hiking in New York to explore more of this corner of

United States? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in New York to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in New York is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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1. West Drive & East Drive loop — Central Park

10.4km

02:43

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Brooklyn Bridge via Manhattan — New York City

3.40km

00:52

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cascade Mountain & Porter Mountain — Adirondack Park

9.04km

04:10

600m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Lucifer Falls & Enfield Falls via Gorge Trail and Rim Trail loop — Robert H. Treman State Park

7.19km

02:07

200m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bear Mountain Loop — Bear Mountain State Park

6.27km

02:11

340m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Breakneck Ridge Trail loop — Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

5.14km

02:09

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Overlook Mountain – Overlook Mountain Wilderness – Catskill Park

7.41km

02:31

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bull Hill Loop — Hudson Highlands State Park

8.48km

02:56

410m

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Gertrude's Nose loop — Minnewaska State Park Preserve

10.9km

03:08

250m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Bridge loop via Brooklyn — New York City

6.67km

01:42

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in New York

1. West Drive & East Drive loop — Central Park

2. Brooklyn Bridge via Manhattan — New York City

3. Cascade Mountain & Porter Mountain — Adirondack Park

4. Lucifer Falls & Enfield Falls via Gorge Trail and Rim Trail loop — Robert H. Treman State Park

5. Bear Mountain Loop — Bear Mountain State Park

6. Breakneck Ridge Trail loop — Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve

7. Overlook Mountain – Overlook Mountain Wilderness – Catskill Park

8. Bull Hill Loop — Hudson Highlands State Park

9. Gertrude's Nose loop — Minnewaska State Park Preserve

10. Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Bridge loop via Brooklyn — New York City

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