Top Hikes

Camp Smith Trail is the most rugged trail in Westchester County and a great way to reach Anthony’s Nose, with panoramic views along the way.

This 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

Mount Tammany offers perhaps the best view in New Jersey, overlooking the winding Delaware River and Mt. Minsi on the Pennsylvania side. Park in the Dunnfield Creek parking lot in the Delaware Water Gap and look for the Tammany Trail sign. Take the Red Dot Trail up and the Blue Dot Trail down for a 3.5 mile hike. Expect to have a lot of company on this trail.

Gertrude’s Nose & Millbrook Mountain is one of the best hikes in the region with an elevation gain of over 1500 feet.

Dramatic views of the Delaware River and Mt. Tammany, cascades, and a waterfall make this Mt. Minsi hike one of the best in the area.

It’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.

Just 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.

A great 7.5-mile hike to Terrace Pond with ridgeline views, a glacial lake, swamp, floating walkway, and cascades in Wawayanda State Park.

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.

A great first place to experience backpacking, the Appalachian Trail within the Delaware Water Gap is one the most scenic sections in NJ.