New York City Day Hiking

New York City Day Hiking

Popolopen Torne - one of the best views in the area. The body of water is the distance is the Hudson River and the bridge is the Bear Mountain Bridge. Click here to go to the hike that will take you here.

Welcome to NewYorkCityDayHiking.com! Here you will find detailed information about many day hikes in the Greater New York City area. Your feedback is appreciated!


HIKE SELECTOR: Anthony's Nose Beacon Hills & Views Bearfort Ridge Bear Mountain Black Rock Forest Breakneck Ridge Dater Mountain Nature County Park Delaware Water Gap Doodletown Plus West Mountain Dunderberg (and Bald) Mountain & the Timp Iron Mine Johnsontown Road - Diamond Mountain Johnsontown Road - Lake Sebago Lake Skenonto Circular Macedonia Brook State Park Mombasha High Point Mt. Taurus Palisades Interstate Park: Northern Section Palisades Interstate Park: Southern Section Pine Meadow Lake Popolopen Torne Pound Mountain Circular Pyramid Mountain Raccoon Brook Hill Ramapo Mountains Ramapo Torne and the Pulpit Ringwood State Park Schunemunk Mountain Southern Storm King State Park Southfields Circular Sterling Fire Tower Storm King Mountain Times Square, Orange County The Timp & the Anchor The Timp & Bald Mountain Three Mountains Plus Doodletown *Three Mountains: West, The Timp & Bald West Mountain & Nuclear Lake (Pawling, NY) West Pawling Appalachian Trail Highlights Wayne's Timp Wyanokie High Point Updated within the last six months ** New hike, added within the last six months		*What's New!* - December 25, 2009 Greater New York City Area Day Hike Selector - A table with information about every hike including mileage, difficulty, typical hiking times and links to each of the hikes. Public Transportation to Hiking Areas - Taking buses and trains to hiking areas. Guide to Day Hiking - How to get started, what to bring, what to wear, how to organize a hike, how to lead a hike, information about maps, books and local area hiking groups, where to buy hiking clothes and gear and other information you need to know. Reading Trail Markers - How to navigate on a trail (with illustrated examples). How to stay un-lost on a hike - Tested common sense ideas. Happy Feet - Selecting the right hiking boots & socks. Trekking Poles - They're for everyone! What to Wear - Looking good and feeling comfortable. Lyme Disease - Either go hiking in Antarctica or read this article. What to Bring on a Hike - crib sheet for what to bring on a day hike. Hiking Recommendations - Miscellaneous advice (a work in progress). Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Children? Pets? Buying maps? etc. New! Bibliography - Books and maps and and direct links to buy them. Expanded! Links of Interest - Hiking cubs/groups, stores/vendors, and other resources. Blog - a work in progress. Questions & Comments: Email: Michael Brochstein

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