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Appalachian Trail Region | Hike the Appalachian TrailThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Delaware Water Gap to Connecticut
Bearfort Ridge and Wawayanda RegionNJBearfort Ridge is one of the most picturesque mountain ridges in all of New Jersey. West of the ridge includes much former farmland with many old woods roads.North Jersey Trails Map
Catskills RegionNYThirty-five peaks and ridges in the Catskills have elevations of 3,500 feet or more, and sixteen of them do not have maintained trails to their summits. Hundreds of miles of trails of all degrees of difficulty invite the hiker to this varied and delightful area. Catskill Trails Map Set
Central Jersey RegionNJHikers can avail themselves of a wide range of hiking opportunities – rail trails, towpaths, ravines, wooded hills, meadows, wetlands, and former fields in this region covering Mercer, Monmouth, Hunterdon and Warren counties
Dutchess County RegionNYThis region, known for its bucolic farm landscapes, may not be as rugged as its neighbors, but it’s parks offer other enticements; historic homes, Hudson River panoramas, nature preserves, and 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail.
East Hudson Highlands RegionNYNo other part of the Hudson Valley can match the scenic grandeur of the river’s gorge through the Highlands. Here, the Hudson is narrow and winding, flanked by hills of a thousand feet. Many of the region’s most spectacular hikes are found here.East Hudson Trails Map
Fahnestock State Park RegionNYThis region is centered on a large park in Putnam County of over 12,000 acres with approximately 50 miles of marked hiking trails and numerous woods roads.East Hudson Trails Map
Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks RegionNYTwo parks operated jointly with 52,000 acres of rugged landscape and 235 miles of trails in the New York metropolitan area. Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Maps
Highlands Trail Region | Hike the Highlands TrailWhen complete the Highlands Trail will extend from the Delaware River in New Jersey, across the Hudson River in New York, to the Connecticut border.
Hike the Wallkill Valley Loop (Trail)NYThe Wallkill Valley Loop (WVL) is a 117 mile long hiking route that circles the Wallkill River valley using the existing trail right-of-ways of four different long distance hiking trails. This is a virtual route; there are no signs along the way that indicate you are following the WVL.
Hudson River Greenway Trail Region | Hike the Hudson River Greenway TrailNYThis trail system includes riverside walking trails, rail-trail corridors, a water trail, and bike and auto routes. It aims to connect the valley's historic, cultural, and recreational resources.
Jersey Shore RegionNJBehind sandy shores are paths through teeming marshes, patches of forest, rolling hills, and historic travel routes.
Kittatinnies RegionNJParalleling the 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River from Port Jervis to the Delaware Water Gap is the long, wooded ridge of the Kittatinnies with elevations of 1,400 to 1,800 feet.Kittatinny Trails Map
Long Island RegionNYNo mountains, but many trails,often along shore lines of rivers, ocean, or Long Island Sound.
Long Path | Hike the Long Path (Trail)Extending 350+ miles from the George Washington Bridge to Altamont, near Albany, the Long Path is a thread connecting many of New York's parks, preserves, and state forest lands.
Morris County RegionNJHiking opportunities in this region range from the rugged trails in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp. It includes the country’s first National Historical Park at George Washington’s army encampment
New York City RegionNYMore than 26,000 acres of city parkland can be found across the five boroughs and offer a surprising array of walks along wetlands, rivers, historic paths, and cultivated woodlands and gardens.
Palisades RegionThe giant pillars of traprock making up The Palisades are a unique and imposing geological formation, offering stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.Hudson Palisades Trails Map
Pinelands RegionNJThe Pinelands is a nearly one-million acre block of wilderness covering relatively level land on New Jersey's coastal plain, crossed by miles of sand roads and some marked trails.
Ramapo Mountains RegionNJThe proximity of these mountains – which are traversed by a dense network of trails – to the highly developed areas of Bergen and Passaic counties makes them a favorite destination of hikers North Jersey Trails Map
Rockland County RegionNYAlthough Rockland County is one of the smallest counties in New York State, it is home to many state county and town parks and is almost one third parkland.Hudson Palisades Trails Map
Schunemunk Mountain RegionNYThe striking ridge that is Schunemunk Mountain is geologically dissimilar from nearby mountains in the Hudson Highlands, being formed from sedimentary deposits including puddingstone. Later faulting created the long cleft that is now Barton Swamp.West Hudson Trails Map
Shawangunk Mountains RegionNYThe “Gunks” offer veteran hikers the challenge of rough trails and rock scrambles, while less ambitious hikers may enjoy spectacular views from gentle carriage roads.Shawangunk Trails Map
Shawangunk Ridge Trail | Hike the Shawangunk Ridge TrailNYThe Shawangunk Ridge Trail begins at High Point State Park in New Jersey and runs 36 miles northward along the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge to Minnewaska State Park Preserve.Shawangunk Trails Map
Southern Taconics RegionThe trail system features sweeping views over the adjacent valleys to Mount Greylock to the north, the Catskill Mountains to the west, and the Hudson Highlands to the southwest. South Taconic Trails Map
Sterling Forest RegionNYThe Sterling Forest area includes over 20,000 acres of parkland, featuring dense second-growth woodlands, lakes and marshes.Sterling Forest Trails Map
Storm King and Black Rock Forest RegionNYStorm King Mountain looms above the Hudson River like a fortress, dominating the rugged river gorge on the west. Just behind it, to the southwest, lies Black Rock Forest, the largest sustained area over 1,200 feet in the Highlands.West Hudson Trails Map
Watchungs RegionNJThe Watchungs consist of three narrow, curved ridges that extend from Bound Brook north to Oakland/Mahwah; suburban developments have covered all but isolated sections, with areas for hiking limited to several parks and reservationsNorth Jersey Trails Map
Westchester County RegionNYThis densely populated suburban county has more than 180 parks and over 600 miles of trails.
Wyanokies RegionNJWithin view of New York City's skyline, elevations vary from 400 to 1300 feet. Scenic vistas, streams and waterfalls can be enjoyed on trails in state forest and watershed lands.North Jersey Trails Map