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Albany County [23 listings over 10 locations]
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Dutchess County [24 listings over 14 locations]
Greene County [17 listings over 7 locations]
Orange County [38 listings over 17 locations]
Putnam County [20 listings over 6 locations]
Rensselaer County [8 listings over 7 locations]
Rockland County [44 listings over 15 locations]
Saratoga County [4 listings over 3 locations]
Schenectady County [2 listings over 2 locations]
Ulster County [30 listings over 12 locations]
Westchester County [83 listings over 35 locations]
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Visit this current list of the best places to hike in the Hudson Valley. Hiking trails are listed by county and town in the lower-Hudson Valley, mid-Hudson Valley, and upper-Hudson Valley. Find the best hiking trails from southern to northern Hudson Valley. Experience hiking at its best at www.HudsonValleyAttractions.com where you will find over 200 hikes to satisfy all levels of hikers. Pack plenty of water, snacks, and your hiking gear, and visit Hudson Valley Hiking Trails where you can experience the thrill of a challenging hike; or for beginners, the satisfying feeling of spending a day outdoors surrounded by nature. Although hiking and walking may appear to be the same activity; hiking usually refers to the experience of walking on trails and paths away from the noise and pollution of an urban area. Hiking trails are often surrounded by fresh air, trees, the sounds of birds, small animals, and the wonderful breadth of nature. In contrast, you can walk just about anywhere, including busy streets in the city. Hudson Valley hiking offers a wide range of trails for all levels of hikers. The beginning hiker, intermediate, and experienced hiker can find places to hike that are suitable for their level of expertise. Plan a day, weekend, or vacation in the Hudson Valley where you can experience the best hiking has to offer. Take short hikes, challenging, and scenic hikes, and immerse yourself in the great outdoors. Hiking with KidsHiking is ranked among the best activities for kids. Almost all kids can enjoy a hike. When planning a hike, let the child's ability guide you. Some kids are more active and have more energy than other children. Let the age of the child and each individual child's ability to walk distances be your guide.The benefits of hiking with kids are many. Hiking allows you to share an experience or adventure with your child where you can discover nature and the great outdoors, breath fresh air, learn about birds, small animals, wild flowers, trees, and more about the natural world around us. You can work together with your child to map out and determine the hiking route that best suits you and your child's ability. In addition to the many benefits listed above, is the fact that hiking is good for your mental and physical health, and hiking is often free. A hike is within reach of most people that are reasonably healthy, regardless of financial circumstances. Involve your child in the planning stages of a hike. Select a trail together, and then create a simple map that your child can read while on the trail. You can also teach the child how to read trail markers. If your child is not initially interested in hiking, you may want to reward your child at the end of a hike for helping to find the hiking markers and the way forward or back to home base. This added incentive may encourage your child to become a hiker. During the preparation phase of the hike, give children a list of hiking essentials and let them pack their own backpack. The backpack should include gear similar to your own such as a whistle, rainwear, compass, and first-aid kit. In addition to involving the children in "the adventure of hiking" they will feel grownup and responsible as you work together to make the hike a success. Supplies for your hiking adventure should always include plenty of water, healthy snacks that your child enjoys, and a map that your child can read. Involve them in decisions of where to hike as you would involve another adult. Here are some suggestions toward building a successful hiking experience with kids:
Fishing pond - Fishing in Hudson River Valley Nature Museum - Trailside Museum in Pound Ridge Picnic area - Picnicking in Hudson River Valley Playground - Playgrounds in Hudson Valley Zoo (Bear Mountain) - Bear Mountain Attractions The most important thing to remember is that hiking should be fun. Don't stress if you cannot complete your hike, or if it starts to rain, or if it's too hot. Just enjoy the day together. These memories will last a lifetime for both you and your children. Westchester Hiking Trails Places to hike in the lower-Hudson Valley include: Hiking trails in Westchester offering some of the best hiking opportunities for the beginning hiker to the experienced hiker looking for a challenge. Although Westchester borders New York City, it offers many beautiful places to hike that are secluded from noise and pollution. Westchester abounds with beautiful mountain, lake, and Hudson River landscapes. Immerse yourself in the natural world and plan a day hiking the trails of Westchester County.
Hiking trails in Bedford and Pound Ridge: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Hiking trails in Cortlandt Manor: Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam Hiking trails in Croton-on-Hudson: Croton Point Nature Center Hiking trails in North Salem: Mountain Lakes Park Hiking trails in Peekskill: Blue Mountain Reservation Hiking trails in Pocantico Hills: Rockefeller State Park Preserve Hiking trails in Valhalla: Bronx River Parkway Reservation Hiking trails in Yorktown Heights: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Hiking paths for beginning and intermediate hikers include: Hiking trails in Mount Kisco: Leonard Park and Pool Hiking trails in New Rochelle: Glen Island Park and Glen Island Beach Hiking trails in Ossining: Briarcliff Peekskill Trailway Hiking trails in Pound Ridge: Pound Ridge Town Park Hiking trails in Rye: Marshlands Conservancy & Nature Center Hiking trails in White Plains: Bryant-Mamaroneck Park Hiking trails in Yonkers: Tibbetts Brook Park and Pool Hiking Trails in the lower-Hudson Valley include: Hiking trails in Rockland; offering hikes for beginner, intermediate, and experienced hikers, including an opportunity to hike on the world-famous Appalachian Trail. Check this list of places to hike in Rockland.
Hiking trails in Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain Park Hiking trails Bear Mountain: Perkins Point Hiking trails in Haverstraw: Cheesecote Mountain Park Hiking trails in New City: Kennedy Dells Park Hiking trails in Nyack: Hook Mountain State Park Hiking trails in Nyack: Mountainview Nature Park Hiking trails in Pomona: Samuel G. Fisher Environmental Park Hiking trails in Orange & Rockland: 7 Lakes Scenic Drive Hiking trails in Rockland County: Appalachian Trail in Bear Mountain Hiking trails in Valley Cottage: Rockland Lake State Park Shorter hikes for the beginning and intermediate hiker include: Hiking trails in Bear Mountain: Hessian Lake in Bear Mountain Park Hiking trails in Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain Bridge Walkway Hiking trails in Blauvelt: Buttermilk Falls Park Hiking trails in Haverstraw: Bowline Point Park Hiking trails in Haverstraw: Emeline Park Hiking trails in Haverstraw: Haverstraw Bay Park Hiking trails in Monsey: Monsey Glen Park Hiking trails in New City: Demarest Kill Park Hiking trails in Nyack: Nyack Beach State Park Hiking trails in Piermont: Piermont Pier and Piermont Marsh Hiking trails in Orange & Rockland: 7 Lakes Scenic Drive Hiking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include: Hiking trails in Putnam where several state parks offer miles of trails for the beginning, intermediate and advanced hiker. Check this list of places to hike in Putnam.
Hiking trails in Philipstown: Hiking Philipstown - Breakneck Ridge Hiking trails in Philipstown: Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) Hiking trails in Garrison: Manitou Point Preserve Hiking trails in Carmel: Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park Shorter hikes for the beginning and intermediate hiker include: Hiking trails in Carmel: Wonder Lake State Park Hiking trails in Cold Spring: Foundry Dock Park Hiking trails in Philipstown: Charcoal Burners Trail Hiking trails in Philipstown: Little Stony Point Hiking trails in Philipstown: Round Hill Hiking trails in Philipstown: School Mountain Road Hiking trails in Philipstown: Constitution Marsh Audubon Center Hiking trails in Carmel: Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park Hiking Trails in the mid-Hudson Valley include excellent Hiking in Orange County offering beginner, moderate, and advanced hiking paths for all levels of hikers. Check this list of places to hike in Orange County, New York.
Hiking trails in Chester: Goosepond Mountain State Park Hiking trails in Cornwall: Black Rock Forest Hiking trails in Cornwall: Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Hiking trails in Fort Montgomery: Fort Montgomery Historic Site Hiking trails in Mountainville: Storm King State Park Hiking trails in New Windsor: Stewart State Forest Hiking trails in Orange County: Harriman State Park in Orange County Hiking trails in Orange County: Appalachian Trail, Orange County Hiking trails in Orange County: Highland Lakes State Park Shorter hikes for the beginner and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Bear Mountain: Bear Mountain Bridge Walkway Hiking trails in Fort Montgomery: Fort Montgomery Historic Site Hiking trails in New Windsor: New Windsor Cantonment Historic Site Hiking trails in Newburgh: Chadwick Lake Park Hiking trails in Tuxedo Park: Sterling Forest State Park Hiking trails in Vails Gate: Knox's Headquarters Historic Site The mid-Hudson Valley offers hiking for all levels of hikers at Hiking in Dutchess County. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced hiker, you'll find trails that you can comfortably and confidently hike. Check this list of places to hike in Dutchess.
Hiking trails in Beacon: Hudson Highlands State Park Hiking trails in Dutchess: Clarence Fahnestock State Park, Dutchess County Hiking trails in Millerton Village: Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond Area Hiking trails in Fishkill: Fishkill Ridge Hiking trails in Pleasant Valley: James Baird State Park Hiking trails in Staatsburg: Mills Norrie State Park Hiking trails in Staatsburg: Ogden Mills & Ruth Livingston Mills State Park Hiking trails in Wappingers Falls: Bowdoin Park Shorter hikes for the beginning hiker and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Beacon: Long Dock Park Hiking trails in Beacon: Madam Brett Park Hiking trails in Dutchess: Harlem Valley Rail Trail - Dutchess Hiking trails in Pawling: Lakeside Park Hiking trails in Poughkeepsie: Quiet Cove Riverfront Park Hiking trails in Poughkeepsie: Walkway Over The Hudson Hiking trails in Red Hook: Poets' Walk Park Hiking trails in Staatsburg: Staatsburg State Historic Site The mid-Hudson Valley offers hiking trails for hikers of all levels, at Hiking in Ulster County. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced hiker, you'll find trails to match your experience. Check this list of places to hike in Ulster.
Hiking trails in Esopus: Shaupeneak Ridge Hiking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Hiking trails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands Hiking trails in Kerhonkson: Minnewaska State Park Shorter hikes for the beginning hiker and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Esopus: Black Creek Preserve Hiking trails in Esopus: Esopus Meadows Preserve Hiking trails in Highland: Franny Reese State Park Hiking trails in Highland: Walkway Over The Hudson Hiking trails in Kingston: Sleightsburgh Park Hiking trails in New Paltz: Dutchess Rail Trail Hiking trails in New Paltz: Mohonk Mountain House - Day pass forhiking Hiking trails in Ulster: Catskill Forest Preserve Day Hikes Hiking trails in Ulster: Hudson Highlands - Easy to challenging hikes The mid-Hudson Valley offers hiking for all levels of hikers at Hiking in Columbia County. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced hikers will find many hiking paths and trails. Check for places to go hinking in Columbia.
Hiking trails in Ancram: Lake Taghkanic State Park Hiking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Hiking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Shorter hikes for the beginning hiker and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Columbia: Harlem Valley Rail Trail Hiking trails in Hudson Valley: Hudson Highlands Hiking trails in Copake Falls: Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area Hiking trails in Hudson: Harrier Hill Park Hiking trails in Hudson: Olana State Historic Site The mid-Hudson Valley offers hiking for all levels of hikers at Hiking in Greene County. Find trails for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced hiker, Check for places to hike in Greene.
Hiking trails in Greene: Catskill Forest Preserve - Greene Hiking trails in Hunter: Kaaterskill Falls Shorter hikes for the beginning hiker and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Greene: RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary Hiking trails in Catskill: Thomas Cole "Historic Site" Hiking trails in Coxsackie: Four Mile Point "Scenic Hudson Valley" Hiking trails in Greene: Hudson Highlands The upper-Hudson Valley offers hiking for all levels of hikers at Hiking in Rensselaer County. Find trails at all levels for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced hiker, Check for places to hike in Rensselaer.
Hiking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Hiking trails in Grafton: Grafton Lakes State Park Hiking trails in Schodack Landing: Schodack Island State Park Shorter hikes for beginning and intermediate hikers include Hiking trails in Cherry Plain: Cherry Plain State Park Hiking trails in Grafton: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Hiking trails in Troy: Frear Park Hiking trails in Troy: Prospect Park The upper-Hudson Valley offers hiking for all levels of hikers at Hiking in Albany County. Whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced hiker, you will find many trails at all levels. Check for places to hike in Albany.
Hiking trails in East Berne: Thompson's Lake Campground Hiking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Hiking trails in Delmar: Five Rivers Environmental Education Center Shorter hikes for the beginning hiker and intermediate hiker include Hiking trails in Voorheesville: John Boyd Thacher State Park Hiking trails in Cohoes: Fall View Park - Cohoes Hiking trails in Albany: Washington Park Hiking trails in Albany: Lincoln Park Hiking trails in Loudonville: Crossings of Colonie Park Hiking trails can vary in difficulty and in the time it takes to hike a trail. Hikes can be as short as an hour or take several months. Hikers attempting the world-famous Appalachian Trailcan spend as long as a year hiking this difficult and challenging trail, spanning a distance of 2,144 miles - from Maine to Georgia, along the Appalachian Mountain range. Although hiking trails vary in difficulty, a common thread is that hiking is good for your physical and mental health as well as your spirit. Many hiking trails are located in large parks; allowing you to breath fresh air, listen to the sounds of nature such as the sounds of birds and small animals running about; and hiking trails usually run through scenic landscapes offering great photo opportunities. Before starting your first hike, review essentials for hiking. Essentials for Hiking SafetyTips for Safe Hiking. |