Harriman State Park - Diamond MTN

Duration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
​Distance: Up to 9 Miles
Elevation: 1,200 Feet
Features a picturesque mountain Lake, cascading brook, & mountain top views. Many options to make this hike easier or more challenging depending on route selections.

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Harriman State Park - West Mountain
ANTHONY WAYNE PARKING CLOSED

Duration 4-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Distance: 7.5 Miles
Elevation: 1,800 ft.
The Northern section of Harriman State Park offers some amazing views of the Hudson valley, East to the Hudson River and South to NYC on a clear day. 

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Appalachian Trail - Ten Mile Hill, Housatonic River and Bulls Bridge

Duration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Distance: Up to 9 Miles
Elevation: 1,500ft.
Easy to moderate hiking depending on route selection on the iconic A.T. along the Housatonic River. Features a nice lookout, covered bridge and backcountry lean-to shelter.

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​Mount Beacon - Fire Tower

Duration: 3-5 Hours
Difficulty: Hard
​Reservoir Route: 5.2 Miles
Scofield Ridge: 6.7 Miles
Ridge & Reservoir: 7.6 Miles
Elevation: Up to 2,000 Feet
​This challenging hike, located in the Northern section of the East Hudson Highlands, features a waterfall, mountain top views and a fire tower. The terrain is steep, rocky, and sure to provide a good workout. ​

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Bear Mountain - Perkins Memorial Tower  and Zoo (Accessible)
Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower Currently Closed

Duration: 3-5 Hours
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2-4 Miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft.
Paved and crushed stone pathways without steep inclines are accessible to all ages and abilities. The Park offers a Zoo, Lake, Trailside Exhibits, Restaurant, Inn, Boating in the Summer and Ice Skating in the Winter.

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Breakneck Ridge - Hudson Highlands

Duration: 3-4 Hours
​Difficulty: Hard
​Distance: 3.6 miles
Elevation: 1,230 feet
This challenging hike is very popular and known for its rock scrambling, amazing views of the Hudson River, and adrenalin pumping ledges. The trail is very steep and not recommended when wet, icy, or snow covered.

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Popolopen Torne

Duration 3-4 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
Distance: 5-6 Miles
Elevation Gain: 1,200 Ft.
This great loop hike starts at Fort Montgomery Historic Site, features a river, fun rock scrambles, and 360 degree views! The Torne has fantastic views of the Bear Mountain Bridge, Hudson River, and a memorial for fallen soldiers. 

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Anthony's Nose

Duration 2-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard
​Distance: 2-6 Miles
Elevation Gain: Up to 1,725 Ft.
This hike is very popular due to its proximity to NYC, stunning views of the Bear Mountain Bridge and Hudson River, and many options for reaching the summit. It gets crowded on weekends and is best enjoyed mid-week.

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Giant Stairs - Palisades Interstate Park

Duration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Hard
Distance: Up to 10.3 Miles
Elevation: 1,100 Feet
This hike is less than an hour North of NYC in New Jersey's Palisades Interstate Park and features panoramic views, a waterfall, and a challenging boulder field. 

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