Top 10 Fall Hikes to View Spectacular Autumn Foliage in New York-New Jersey Region

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Where are the best trails to enjoy fall foliage in the New York-New Jersey region? 

We asked the authors and editors of Trail Conference publications for their favorite fall destinations. Their top 10 recommendations (in no particular order), all day trips from anywhere within the region, are below. Click to find details about each hike and how to get to it. Then get out and enjoy the great outdoors close to home on trails maintained by volunteers with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference!

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Favorite Fall Foliage Hikes in NEW JERSEY

Manhattan Skyline from Pyramid Mountain Natural Historical Area
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of New Jersey Walk Book
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Surprise Lake Loop Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
Recommended by George Petty, author of Hiking the Jersey Highlands
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Carris Hill from Otter Hole in Norvin Green State Forest
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of New Jersey Walk Book
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Monument Trail Loop at High Point State Park
Recommended by Robert Boysen, author of Kittatinny Trails
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Favorite Fall Foliage Hikes in NEW YORK

Black Mountain Loop in Harriman State Park
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of Harriman Trails: A Guide and History.
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Westchester County Sanctuary Ramble
Recommended by Jane and Walt Daniels, authors of Walkable Westchester
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Hudson River Views from Storm King State Park
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of New York Walk Book
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Clifftop Ramble at Minnewaska State Park
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of New York Walk Book
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Panorama from Dutchess County High Point on Taconic Ridge (pictured above)
 Recommended by Georgette Weir, editor of Trail Walker
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Catskill Escarpment Loop
Recommended by Daniel Chazin, editor of New York Walk Book
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Comments

Wyanokie High Point

On October 7th, 2011 Jeffrey Jotz says:

You can extend your Carris Hill hike in Norvin Green to include Wyanokie High Point.: http://www.nynjtc.org/hike/carris-hillwyanokie-high-point-loop-otter-hole

Strolling through the woods along Posts Brook while yellow leaves flutter down around you is really cool.  Relaxing with the colorful forest at your feet from Wyanokie High Point is even cooler!

Thanks for this list guys, I

On March 15th, 2010 david29 says:
Thanks for this list guys, I have only been to Hudson River Views from Storm King State Park. I can't wait to discover these hikes. casino pour mac