New York

Visit Cat Rocks and Eastern Pinnacles – dramatic rock outcrops with panoramic views – and end your hike at of the best ice cream shops.

These are the best books, maps, and resources for hiking in New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.

High Tor Hike Overview A short, moderate hike to the tallest point along the Hudson…

Hook Mountain and Nyack Beach Hike Overview This Hook Mountain and Nyack Beach loop uses…

Eagle Cliff and Copes Lookout is an easy hike along mostly flat, level paths with spectacular views of Mohonk Lake, cliffs, and the Shawangunk Ridge – it’s what makes Mohonk Mountain House so special.

Bear Hill Preserve is an easy, kid-friendly hike to a dramatic cliff with panoramic views and the less well-known Grapefruit Squeeze – a relatively deep crevice of fallen boulders to explore that’s worth a visit on its own merits.

The Labyrinth and Lemon Squeeze is a challenging scramble through a boulder field and narrow crevice in a cliff leading to amazing views.

Overview This loop of northern Harriman State Park is jam-packed with views and history, featuring…

On clear days, Sky Top Tower offers unobstructed views of up to six states and is one of the top destinations at Mohonk Mountain House.

One of the easier hikes in the Catskills to a dramatic viewpoint from a rocky outcrop of Platte Clove, Devil’s Path, and the Hudson Valley.