- All Metro Areas - See listing of all metropolitan areas with hikes
- Abram S Hewitt SF, Bearfort Ridge Loop, NJ
- Rock Scrambles, Hemlock Forest, Streams, Views, Swamps, Secluded Lake
- africa loop-harriman park
- mountain climbs, lake, mountain laurel in bloom 61503
- Allaire State Pk South Side loop
- Pleasant, easy walk through some scenic woods
- Apshawa Preserve - Green Loop
- Outstanding views and interesting ruins in this relatively unknown area
- Bearfort Fire Tower Loop
- Outstanding view from fire tower. Interesting terrain.
- Bearfort Waters, Pequannock Water Shed, NJ
- Solitude, Views from Fire Tower, Deep Hemlock Forest, Clear Streams
- Bethpage Bikeway
- A narrow island of nature in Long Island urban sprawl. (7 miles)
- Bradley Mine Hike
- 1.5 Feet of Snow! Ice! Bradley Mine
- Bruce Lake Loop, Promised Land SP, PA
- Red Spruce stands, Swamps, Lakes, Streams, Natural Area
- Buttermilk Falls Loop, NJ
- 3 waterfalls, cascades/slides, views, natrual Area, hemlocks, good climb
- Camp Jefferson
- Short hike over interesting, rocky terrain
- Carris Hill Loop
- Norvin Green Park, Mines & Carris Hill
- Christie Mine - Big Hill Loop
- Christie Mine, Old Mine Road, Big Hill Shelter
- Conashaugh Loop Delaware Water Gap NRA, PA
- Waterfalls, Streams, Ravines, Farm Fields, Extensive White Pine & Hemlock Forest
- D&R Canal - Bulls Island to Lambertville
- Smooth and even trail along converted rail line. (7 miles)
- D&R Canal - Frenchtown to Bulls Island
- Park benches ever mile or so. (9 miles)
- D&R Canal - Lambertville to Washingtons Crossing
- The feeder canal has an even trail. (7 miles)
- Dunnfield Creek Loop Worthing SF, NJ
- The Gap, Views, Glacial Lake, Hemlock Ravine, Cascades, Natural Area
- Echo Lake West
- Easy hike along the shore of Echo Lake with nice views
- Elk Pen Loop, Harriman SP, NY
- Great climbs, Lemon Sqeezer, Mines, Lake, Swamps, Views,
- Flat Brook Loop, Delaware Water Gap NP, NJ
- Lots of Bear Activity, Rattlesnakes, Quite Woods, Lake, Steep Ravine
- Gardiner County Park Loop
- Very easy hike, many different birds, and small animals.
- Governor Mtn
- Easy hike with outstanding views of Wanaque Reservoir
- Hacklebarney Loop, NJ
- Waterfall. Wild Trout Streams, Black River, Hemlock forest, Deep Ravines
- Harriman State Park West Mountain
- Outstanding views, Doodletown. Good day hike or short overnight backpack.
- Hemlock Pond Delaware Water Gap NRA
- Thick Hemlock Forest, Swamps, Lakes, Water Falls, Limited views, Beavers
- High Mountain Loop from WPC
- Excellent view of NYC skyline
- High Mountain Preserve Loop
- Interesting hike through a nice variety of terrain. Great view of NYC skyline.
- Highlands Trail Loop, Mahlon Dickerson Res, NJ
- Glacial Erratics, Northern Bog, Limited views, climb Highest point in park.
- Horsepond Mountain
- Short, pleasant end to end walk to several nice overlooks. No crowds.
- Jones Beach Bikeway
- A paved bikeway to Jones Beach. Better than paying the toll. (4 miles)
- Kakeout Reservoir
- An easy, pleasant walk around a scenic reservoir.
- Kincaid Woods Loop, Pyramid Mt
- Pleasant walk through cedar stands, past glacial erratics and old mine
- Lake Sonoma and Overlook Rock
- Great views, lake, seasonal waterfalls, varied terrain
- LetterRock Mtn Loop
- Letterrock Mtn, Bushwacking
- Long Mountain Loop
- View of lakes, trout stream, stiff climbs
- Lord Stirling Park Swamp Loop
- Easy walk through Great Swamp. Abundant wildlife. Birders bring binoculars.
- Lower Norvin Green Loop
- Norvin Green Park, Mines & Old homestead
- Lusscroft Farm Loop
- Old farm, Plane wreck, Mines, Views, Streams, Tough climb, Bushwhacking
- Lusscroft tour
- Old maple forest, ridge top, creaks, old farmstead
- Major Welch Trail
- Steep Inclines, Bear Mtn summit, Incredible views
- Manaticut Point-Norvin Green SF
- Short, steep hike to an outstanding overlook. Stream crossing.
- Monument Loop, High Point SP, NJ
- Best views, Natural Area, Northern Bog, Highest Point in NJ, Ridge Walking
- Mountainside Park
- Hike in little known park to a nice overlook and interesting ruins.
- Mt Tammany - Delaware Water Gap Views
- Delaware Water Gap Views, Portion of the AT, nice and refreshing stream
- Mt Taurus
- Hike to great views of Hudson River valley and abandoned estates
- Norvin Green SF Mine Loop
- Nice views, abandoned mines, stream
- Osio Rock and Tourne Mtn
- Short hike with nice views that passes an unusual stone livingroom.
- Overlook & Hoeferlin Loop
- Some nice views and varied terrain
- Overlook Rock - Norvin Green State Forest
- Short hike over varied terrain to an outstanding overlook
- Palisades Giant Stairs Peanut Leap
- Rugged hike with outstanding views, waterfalls, ruins.
- Parker Loop High Point & Stokes SF, NJ
- Views, Wild trout Stream, Bears, Fall Foliage
- PEEC Loop, Delaware Water Gap, PA
- Scenic Gorge, Waterfalls, Views, Ponds, Swamps, Fossils
- Pine Meadow Lake Loop
- Pine Meadow Lake, Views of The Hudson, Steep Climb
- Pinwheel Vista
- Short hike along Appalachian Trail to a terrific view. Bring lunch and a camera.
- Pyramid Mountain Loop
- Nice views, glacial erratics including the famous Tripod Rock
- Pyramid Mtn - Kincaid Woods
- Short hike through a pretty area. A great after dinner walk
- Ramapo Mountains Loop
- A lovely hike to nice views and through some old Boy Scout camps
- Ramapo Mt. St. Forest Castle Pt-Todd Loop
- Outstanding views, historic ruins
- Ramapo Overlook to Lake Todd and Waterfall
- Hike to nice overlook, scenic lake and waterfall.
- Ramapo Ramble
- Easy trail over varied terrain, waterfalls, stone ruins. Short bushwack to views
- Ramapo Reservation Loop
- Rushing Streams, Ruins, Solitude, Boy Scout Camp
- Reeves Brook Loop-Harriman Park
- streams, rocks,climbs, views
- Ringwood State Park Cupsaw Brook Loop
- Short, pleasant walk in the woods.
- Ringwood State Park East
- Ringwood SP. Outstanding views, estate roads, rugged trails and historic ruins
- Sawmill Loop High Point SP, NJ
- Great XC skiing, Streams, Spruce Swamp, Lake, Hemlocks, Views of Ridge
- Schuber and Millstone Loop
- An interesting hike in a little known area,recently purchased by Bergen County.
- Schuber Trail End to End
- Pleasant hike over varied terrain. Streams, waterfalls, nice views.
- Silas Condict White Trail Loop
- Outstanding views, interesting rock formations.
- Silver Mine Loop, Stokes SF, NJ
- Silver Mine, Waterfalls, Hemlock forest, springs and streams
- Splitrock Loop, NJ
- Views, Rock Scrambles, Lake, Streams, cliffs, Peaceful hardwood forest
- Stairway to Heaven Loop, NJ
- Steep climb, Waterfall, views, Good Bouldering Rocks, Bushwhack
- Sterling Forest Fire Tower Loop
- Nice views, especially from fire tower.
- Sterling Lake Loop
- Easy walk around Sterling Lake, historic furnace, mines and ruins
- Sterling Ridge and Jennings Hollow
- Historic ironwork ruins, outstanding views, swamp and streams
- Sterling Ridge Loop
- Mountain/Lake Views, hemlock forest, Jennings Creek, Fire Tower, Valley
- Sterling Valley Loop, Sterling SF, NY
- Views, ridge and valley walk, pass along Sterling Lake, tall Hemlocks
- Stillwater Loop
- Stillwater Natural Area, Big Bear Swamp Panther Lake
- Stokes Forest Loop, NJ
- Great Views, clear streams, waterfalls, Good climb, valley walking
- Stonetown Circular, Norvin Green SF, NJ
- Great Views, Wanaque Reservoir, Revolutionary war soldiers hideout, good climbs
- Stoney Brook Loop
- Great for XC skiing or Snowshoeing, Wild trout Stream, Views, nice forest
- Sunfish Pond
- Great glacial pond, lots of wildlife, well maintained trail system
- Sunfish Pond - Delaware Water Gap
- Great Views of Delaware Water Gap. Glacial Pond. Appalachian Trail
- Sunrise Mountain Stokes SF & High Point SP NJ
- Views, Appalachian trail, Quite woods, wind swept summit
- Sunrise Mountain, Stokes SF
- Southerly approach to Sunrise Mtn. Great views.
- Terrace Pond Loop, NJ
- Terrace Pond, Bearfort Mt Natural Area, Limited Views, WaterFalls, Lush forest
- The Celery Farm
- A short, pleasant hike. Great for families and birders. No dogs allowed.
- The Timp Loop
- The Timp, Timp Pass Road, Hebert Mine
- The Trail Less Travelled NJ
- Great views, crystal clear lake, deep woods, secluded
- Thunder Swamp Trail
- Buskill Creek, Spruce Run, Lots of Wildlife & Solitude!
- Tower Loop Stokes SF, NJ
- Mt Laurel in Bloom, Streams, Views, Fire Tower, Swamps
- Tumbling Waters Trail
- A 3 mile hike with a stop along some waterfalls
- Turkey Mountain Loop
- Hike over varied terrain to some views and seasonal waterfall
- VanCampens Glen Loop, NJ
- Waterfalls, View of Delaware River, Steep ravines, colonial town, Bald Eagles
- Wanque Ridge - Ramapo Mt SF
- Historic ruins, scenic overlooks, lake
- Wawayanda Jungle, Wawayanda SP NJ
- Rhododendron Tunnels, Rare White Atlantic Cedar Swamp, Natural Area
- Wawayanda SP Cherry Ridge Rd Area
- A pleasant, easy hike with some nice scenery.
- Wild Acres
- A little oasis of green tucked between homes. More a nature walk, than a hike.
- Wildcat Mt Loop, Streling SF, NY
- Views, Old Iron Furnace, Wild rasberries,
- Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch
- Pleasant walk to excellent overlook at the Wildcat Ridge Hawkwatch
- Willow Crest Loop Swartswood SP
- Lake, Streams and Wetlands
- Windbeam Mountian
- Short, steep hike to several outstanding viewpoints
- Wood Duck Trail, Wallkill river NWR, NJ
- Easy Hike, Lots of Wildlife, Interpretive signs, Wildlife Blinds, Wetlands,
- Woods Road Ski Loop, Stokes SF
- Great ski trail, Natural Area, Hemlocks, Streams, Shelter, Rhododendrons
- Wyanokie High Point Loop
- Hike to an outstanding, 360 degree viewpoint, waterfalls and mines.
- Hikes outside the metro area...
- Ashokan High Point
- nice views, blueberries, lovely brook
- AT - Lake Lenape to Totts Gap via Mt. Minsi
- Views of Delaware Water Gap, Appalachian Trail
- Beebe Hill
- fire tower, great views, easy hike
- Blackhead Range, Catskills, NY
- Great Views, Tough Climbs, Spruce/Balsam Summits, Clear Streams, Wild Forest
- Brady Lake
- A nice walk around a lake with good fishing once the work is completed
- Burroughs Range Catskills NY
- Climb highest Catskill peak 4180ft, Wilderness area, The toughest day hike.
- Choke Creek Nature Trail Loop
- NIce walk in a PA State Forest
- Doubletop and Graham Bushwhack
- Crystal clear Brooks, Views, Wilderness Area, Trailess Area, Spruce Summits
- Halcott Mountain
- relatively easy bushwack, solitude
- Hannacroix Creek Preserve
- waterfall, scenic view, easy walk
- Harvey Mountain
- mountain views, blueberries, easy hike
- Huckleberry Point
- Moderate hike to outstanding views. Great for the kids.
- Indian Head & Twin Mtn, Catskills, NY
- Awsome views, Wilderness Area, tough Climbs, Balsam/Spruce Mt tops.
- Kaaterskill Falls
- highest two tiered waterfall in New York
- Kaaterskill High Peak from Plattekill Clove
- Beautiful hike to excellent viewpoints on Kaaterskill High Peak
- Mount Tremper
- fire tower, easy trail, mountain views
- Mount Utsayantha
- nice views, easy walk
- North Dome and Sherill Bushwhack, Catskills NY
- Wilderness Area, Streams, Spruce summits, views, lots of solitude
- Overlook Mountain -Catskills
- great views, ruins of old hotel, firetower
- Pinchot Trail - North
- Vista with observation deck, rhododendron forest, varied ecosystems and terrain
- Pinchot Trail - South
- Vista with stone tower ruins, wild blueberries, reliable water sources.
- Poets Ledge
- mountain views
- Sams Point Loop, Shawangunks
- Rare Dwarf Pitch Pine Barrens, Water Falls, Views, Cliffs, Ice Caves
- Shawangunk Loop, NY
- Dwarf Pine Barrens, Crystal clear streams, views of Catskills, ledges
- South Loop Thunder Swamp Trail - Day 1
- Solitude, Swamps, Heavy deciduous forest, blueberries, raspberries
- South Loop Thunder Swamp Trail - Day 2
- Solitude, swamps, heavy deciduous forest, blueberries, raspberries
- Southwest Hunter Bushwhack Catskills NY
- Wilderness Area, Streams, Thick Spruce Summits, Steep climbs, Bushwhack
- Sugarloaf Mt Catskills, NY
- Spruce/Balsam covered summit, Wildflowers, Clear Creeks, Views, Nice Hollow
- Westkill Mountain - Catskills
- waterfall, mountain views, remote area
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