A 6 mile loop that climbs to Beacon Fire Tower and Lambs Hill filled with history, ruins, and views of the Hudson Valley and beyond..
New York
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Kid FriendlyNew JerseyNew YorkWallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Liberty Loop Trail – Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliAn easy, kid-friendly hike around Liberty Marsh – an impoundment that attracts migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and raptors – with an optional 1 mile extension through puncheon walkway through swamp.
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backpackingHarriman State ParkKid FriendlyNew YorkTop Hikes
Almost Perpendicular, Claudius Smith Den & Elbow Brush – Harriman State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliThis hike offers dramatic views from the cliff “Almost Perpendicular,” visits the historic Claudius Smith Den, passes the interesting rock formation Elbow Brush and features panoramic views from the cliff Almost Perpendicular
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Hudson Highlands State ParkNew York
Mt. Beacon Fire Tower – Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliA moderately-difficult hike filled with history, ruins, and panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and beyond from the Beacon Fire Tower.
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This loop of Schunemunk Mountain follows two ridges with endless views from outcrops carved smooth by glacial action and dotted with pitch pines and visits the Megaliths – an interesting geologic feature.
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Minnewaska State ParkNew YorkTop Hikes
Gertrude’s Nose & Millbrook Mountain – Minnewaska State Park Preserve
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliGertrude’s Nose & Millbrook Mountain is one of the best hikes in the region with an elevation gain of over 1500 feet.
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Catskill ParkNew YorkTop Hikes
Kaaterskill Falls & Inspiration Point Loop/Escarpment Trail – Catskill Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliIt’s easy to see why Kaaterskill Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the Catskills. Paired with a loop to Inspiration Point along the Escarpment Trail, this is one of the most rewarding hikes, hands down.
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Hudson Highlands State ParkNew YorkTop Hikes
Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) Loop – Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliJust to the south of Breakneck Ridge, Bull Hill (or Mount Taurus) offers rock scrambles and amazing views of the Hudson River, Storm King Mountain, Breakneck Ridge, and Cold Spring.
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The highlight of this relatively short 2.5 mile loop hike is a rock scramble to a prominent, stark-white crag featuring cliffs and views overlooking the valley.
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backpackingHarriman State ParkKid FriendlyNew YorkTop Hikes
Bald Rocks & Hogencamp Mountain – Harriman State Park
by Juan Melliby Juan MelliOverview: This 5-mile out-and-back hike follows a unique and picturesque section of the Ramapo Dunderberg Trail,…