Day Hike Selector: Greater New York City Area

Hike Name (Click on the hike's name to see detailed information.)	Distance in miles (estimated)	Difficulty	Hiking Time in hours (estimated)	*Terrain Rating	Notes
Anthony's Nose	6.4	medium+	3.5 - 5.5	C	hilly/steep/rocky terrain, nice river views
Bald Mountain & The Timp	7	medium+	4.5 (group)	D	Starts and ends at the Bear Mountain Inn.
Beacon Hills & Views *New for 2008!*	10	medium+	6.5+ (group)	D	hills & views !
Bearfort Ridge	8.3	medium+	5-7+	D	some rock scrambling, hilly
Bear Mountain	4	medium+	3.5	C	hilly
Black Rock Forest *Major Update for 2008!*	8.6	medium	4.5+ (individual)	C	moderate / rolling hills, nice views
Breakneck Ridge	3.1, 3.2 or 5.5	medium - difficult	<4 or 4+ (5-6.25 group)	E	Lots of rock scrambling, not for those with a fear of heights, over 1350' elevation gain, three versions listed.
Delaware Water Gap	6 or 9-10	moderate- strenuous	3-5.5 or up to 7	D	Three versions listed
Dunderberg (and Bald) Mountain and the Timp	8	strenuous	5.5 - 7 (group)	D	over 1500' total elevation gain
Iron Mine Hike	6.5	medium	5?	C	1050' elevation gain
Lake Skenonto Circular	8	medium+	5.5-6 (group)	C	medium hills
Mombasha High Point	7.3	medium	5+ (group)	C	small hills
Mt. Taurus	5.2	medium - strenuous	4+ group	D	over 1400' elevation gain
Pine Meadow Lake	5.6	medium	3+	C
Palisades Interstate Park: Northern Section	6+	moderate	4	C	small hills
Palisades Interstate Park: Southern Section	10	easy or moderate	4 or 5.25	B or C	Two versions
Popolopen Torne *New for 2008!*	6	strenuous	3.5+	D	excellent panoramic views, rock scrambling, steep climb
Pound Mountain Circular	6	medium	4+ (group)	C	1200'+ total elevation gain
Pyramid Mountain	5	moderate	3 - 4	C	700'+ elevation gain
Ramapo Torne and the Pulpit	6	medium - strenuous	5 - 6 (group)	D	hilly, some rock scrambles, ~1400' total elevation gain
Ringwood State Park	5.5	medium	4	C
Schunemunk Mountain *Updated for 2008!*	9.6	strenuous	6.5 - 7.5 (group)	D	1,575'+ vertical rise, some rocky terrain and scrambling
Southfields Circular	10.25 (or 8)	medium	5.5+ (~6.5+ group)	C	1,000'+ vertical rise, car shuttle needed for shorter version
Sterling Fire Tower *New for 2008!*	7 or 8.5	medium	4	C	small hills, two options.
Storm King Mountain	4	medium	3 - 4.25	C	some hills (small amount of rock scrambling)
The Timp & the Anchor	6	medium - strenuous	4 - 5 group (3+ solo)	D	strenuous 1000' rise, starts near Jones Point
The Timp & Bald Mountain	~9	strenuous	5.5 - 7 (group)	D	over 1000' elevation gain, starts near Jones Point
West Mountain & Nuclear Lake (Pawling, NY)	7, 12, 13	moderate	4, 6+, 7 (group)	C	3 versions (900', 1250', 1250' rise)
West Pawling Appalachian Trail Highlights *New for 2008!*	7.2	moderate	4-5 (group)	C	small rolling hills
Wayne's Timp	8+	medium - difficult	5+ (6+ group)	C - D	hilly, steep, many views
Wyanokie High Point	6	medium+	4.5 - 6	C	hilly, about 700' gain

*Terrain Rating using the AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club) scale;
A - Solid pavement/sidewalk
B - Soft ground/sand/carriage trails
C - Hiking trails/gentle rolling hills
D - Steep hills, scrambles possible
E - Rough terrain/exposure and/or thick brush possible
F - Extremely difficult terrain/possible sustained exposure

Guide to Day Hiking: Getting Started - Your first day hike, a detailed discussion about what to bring, planning a hike of your own and leading a group hike.

Which hike has the best views? All hikes listed above have at least one really nice view (and some have more than one!).