Hiking in the Hudson Valley

Some of our favorite hikes:

Doodletown

We love the woodland cemeteries near Doodletown.

The first part of the hike is an uphill slog, then it is pleasant.

Minnewaska State Park

Awosting Falls

Lake loop

Go early, Minnewaska fills up quickly!

Breakneck Ridge

Tough scramble at the beginning, then beautiful views.

Don’t go on a weekend during peak season if you can avoid it.

Tallman Mountain State Park

Afterward, get lunch in Piermont. Still feel like more activity? Walk out on the Piermont Pier.

Palisades Alpine outlook Closter Dock Trail Loop

Beautiful views, steep descent to the river. Looks like you are parking at a truck stop, because you basically are.

The NYNJ Trail Conference has the best maps.

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference | The Authority for NY-NJ Hiking Trails

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maintains over 2,100 miles of trails in the New York metropolitan area.