New York

Overview: This 5-mile out-and-back hike follows a unique and picturesque section of the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail,…

This loop crosses a picturesque cascading creek, passes the remains of a historic iron furnace, and offers several viewpoints over Sterling Forest, the Ramapo River Valley, and Harriman State Park.

This loops features some of the most picturesque views Sterling Forest has to offer, including panoramic views of Greenwood Lake from Bare Rock Vista and the chance to climb the historic Sterling Fire Tower with views in every direction.

Overview: Traversing some of the less-traveled parts of Black Rock Forest, this loop packs a punch…

A 9 mile loop with ridge-line views of Sterling Lake and the surrounding hills and panoramic views from the top of Sterling Fire Tower.

Overview: This is one of the best hikes in the region. Full stop. Hike Length: 7.0 miles…

This nearly 8-mile loop climbs a total of 2,300 feet and delivers view after spectacular view of the Hudson River and Hudson Highlands. And is there any mountain with a cooler name than Storm King? I dare you to think of one. You’re right: Breakneck Ridge. But still, Storm King is pretty great, too.

“The Torne” is a small mountain with a bald top. After a steep hike along the Time-Torne Trail in which you’ll gain 500 feet in less than half a mile, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of the Hudson River, West Point, Bear Mountain, and Harriman State Park. At the top is a stone cairn memorial to fallen U.S. service members. You can carry a rock uphill to add to the cairn, which has been getting larger each year.

This hike to Anthony’s Nose is a steep and strenuous, but relatively short scramble with a great payoff view. This unofficial but well-marked trail was previously the Appalachian Trail, which has since been relocated slightly to the north.

Breakneck Ridge is an incredibly popular hike so don’t expect to get the trail to yourself. The steep rock scramble ascent will get your heart pumping quickly and you’ll be rewarded with great views of the Hudson River. It’s about a 3 mile loop, but all the action is in the first mile.