Day Hikes
Private, customized day hikes are specially planned to meet your interests and needs. Enjoy the freedom to choose any destination, set your own pace, and explore the trails you desire. Let your guide handle all the logistics and lead the way, so you can enjoy the scenery and make the most of your time outdoors.
Guided Hikes Include:
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Half-Day Hike (Up to 5 Hours) $300 for 1-4 People + $75 each additional person Full Day Hike (5-8 Hours) $500 for 1-4 People + $75 each additional person Ultra Day Hike (8-12 Hours) $700 for 1-4 People + $75 each additional person Additional surcharge based on travel distance: $100 Minnewaska $200 Catskills $400 Adirondacks $600 Northern VT & NH Group Discounts Available |
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Day hikes can be booked online using our live availability calendar.
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Harriman State Park - Diamond MTN
Duration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard Distance: Up to 9 Miles Elevation Gain: 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. |
Harriman State Park - West MountainDuration 4-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard Distance: 7.5 Miles Elevation Gain: 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. |
Appalachian Trail - Ten Mile Hill, Housatonic River and Bulls BridgeDuration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate Distance: Up to 9 Miles Elevation Gain: 1,500ft. Scenic route on the iconic Appalachian Trail along the Housatonic River. Features a nice lookout, covered bridge and backcountry lean-to shelter. |
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 Gain: 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. |
Bear Mountain - Perkins Memorial Tower and Zoo (Accessible)
Duration: 3-5 Hours
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Distance: 2-6 Miles Elevation Gain: 250 - 1300ft. 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. |
Breakneck Ridge - Hudson HighlandsDuration: 3-4 Hours
Difficulty: Hard Distance: 3.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1,230 feet This challenging hike is very popular and known for its rock scrambling, amazing views of the Hudson River, and adrenaline pumping ledges. The trail is very steep and not recommended for the faint of heart or in adverse weather. |
Bull Hill - Hudson HighlandsDuration: 3 - 5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate (Steep, Rocky Terrain) Distance: 4 - 7 miles Elevation Gain: 1,350 ft. In the same park as Breakneck Ridge, this mountain offers equally as grand views of the Hudson, without any rock scrambling. The ascent is a little steep, with a more gradual descent past ruins of the Cornish Estate. A nice add-on to this loop is Little Stony Point, across the street at river level. |
Popolopen TorneDuration 3-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard Distance: 5-9 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. |
Anthony's Nose
Duration 2-5 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate - Hard Distance: 2-7 Miles Elevation Gain: Up to 1,750 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. |
Giant Stairs - Palisades Interstate ParkDuration: 5 Hours
Difficulty: Hard Distance: Up to 10.3 Miles Elevation Gain: 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 to scramble across. |
Pound Ridge ReservationDuration: 2-5 Hours
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Distance 4-7+ Miles Elevation Gain: 420+ Feet This is the perfect introduction to hiking, and the short loop to the Leatherman's Cave is a fun trip. It's a short hike on wide well groomed trails, easy enough for families with younger children. After the cave is a short climb up to a viewpoint. |