Regions

Regionsort iconStateOverviewMapBookRegion Type
Appalachian Trail Dutchess/PutnamNYManages the Appalachian Trail in Dutchess and Putnam Counties.East Hudson Trails MapAppalachian Trail Guide to New York-New JerseyMaintenance
Appalachian Trail New JerseyNJManages the Appalachian Trail in New Jersey.Kittatinny Trails MapAppalachian Trail Guide to New York-New JerseyMaintenance
Appalachian Trail Orange/RocklandNYManages the Appalachian Trail in Orange and Rockland Counties.Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails MapsAppalachian Trail Guide to New York-New JerseyMaintenance
Appalachian Trail Region | Hiking the AT in NY and NJNY/NJThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Delaware Water Gap to ConnecticutWalk Book
Appalachian Trail Region | Hiking the AT in NY and NJNY/NJThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Delaware Water Gap to ConnecticutMaintenance
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 MapNew Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
Catskills RegionNY35 peaks and ridges in the Catskills have elevations of 3,500 feet or more; 19 of them have maintained trails to their summits. Hundreds of miles of trails of all degrees of difficulty. Catskill Trails Map Set | New Maps for Hiking the CatskillsNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Catskills Region 3NYManages the Catskill in DEC Region 3.Catskill Trails Map Set | New Maps for Hiking the CatskillsMaintenance
Catskills Region 4NYManages the Catskills in DEC Region 4.Catskill Trails Map Set | New Maps for Hiking the CatskillsMaintenance
Central Jersey RegionNJThis area presents a wide range of trail opportunities – rail trails, towpaths, ravines, wooded hills, meadows, wetlands, and former fields in this region covering Mercer, Monmouth, Hunterdon and Warren counties.New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
Central Jersey TrailsNJManages the trails in Farney Highlands, High Mountain, Morristown, Pyramid Mountain, Southern Wyanokies, Mountainside Park, Pequannock Watershed.North Jersey Trails MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated GuideMaintenance
Dutchess County RegionNYParks in this bucolic farm region historic homes, Hudson River panoramas, nature preserves, and 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail.New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Dutchess County RegionNYParks in this bucolic farm region historic homes, Hudson River panoramas, nature preserves, and 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail.New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookCounty
East Hudson Highlands RegionNYWith rugged hills dropping 1000 feet into the Hudson River, many of the metropolitan area's most spectacular hikes are found in the Highlands.East Hudson Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
East Hudson TrailsNYManages the trails in Fahnestock, Hudson Highlands, South Taconics, Westchester County.East Hudson Trails MapWalkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NYMaintenance
Fahnestock State Park RegionNYThis region is centered on a large park in Putnam County of over 12,000 acres with a large lake and many ponds and streams.East Hudson Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
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 MapsNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Highlands Trail NorthNYManages the Highlands Trail east of the Hudson.East Hudson Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookMaintenance
Highlands Trail Region | Hike the Highlands Trail in NY and NJNY/NJWhen complete the Highlands Trail will extend from the Delaware River in New Jersey, across the Hudson River in New York, to the Connecticut border.Walk Book
Highlands Trail Region | Hike the Highlands Trail in NY and NJNY/NJWhen complete the Highlands Trail will extend from the Delaware River in New Jersey, across the Hudson River in New York, to the Connecticut border.Maintenance
Highlands Trail WestNY/NJManages the Highlands Trail west of the Hudson and New Jersey.West Hudson Trails MapMaintenance
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.Tourist
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.Walk Book
Jersey Shore RegionNJBehind sandy shores are paths through teeming marshes, patches of forest, rolling hills, and historic travel routes. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
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 MapKittatinny Trails - Hiking Guide BookWalk Book
Long Island RegionNYNo mountains, but many trails,often along shore lines of rivers, ocean, or Long Island Sound. Hiking Long Island - Guide BookWalk Book
Long Path NorthNYManages the Long Path north of the Catskills to Albany.Guide to the Long Path (OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER)Maintenance
Long Path SouthNY/NJManages the Long Path south of the Catskills.Guide to the Long Path (OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER)Maintenance
Long Path | Hike the Long Path (Trail)NY/NJExtending 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.Walk Book
Long Path | Hike the Long Path (Trail)NY/NJExtending 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.Maintenance
Metro TrailsNYManages the trails in NYC, Idlewild Park, Pelham Bay Park, Forest Park, Alley Pond Park, Staten Island.New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookMaintenance
Morris County RegionNJTrails include rugged footpaths in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
Morris County RegionNJTrails include rugged footpaths in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookCounty
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.Take a Hike New York CityWalk Book
North Jersey TrailsNJManages the trails in NJ Palisades, Ringwood, Ramapo Valley, Campgaw Mountain, Garret/Rifle Camp, Northern Wyanokies, Ramapo Mountain.North Jersey Trails MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated GuideMaintenance
Palisades RegionNY/NJThe 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
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. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
Ramapo Mountains RegionNJMiles of trails close to the highly developed areas of Bergen and Passaic counties make these mountains a favorite destination. North Jersey Trails MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated GuideWalk Book
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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookCounty
Schunemunk Mountain RegionNYThis 8-mile long ridge is geologically unlike nearby mountains, being formed from sedimentary deposits including the lovely pink, pebble-studded puddingstone. West Hudson Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
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 MapShawangunks Trail CompanionWalk Book
Shawangunk Ridge Trail | Hike the Shawangunk Ridge TrailNYThe Shawangunk Ridge Trail begins at High Point State Park in New Jersey and runs 41 miles northward along the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge to Minnewaska State Park Preserve.Shawangunk Trails MapGuide to the Long Path (OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER)Walk Book
Southern Taconics RegionNY/CT/MATrails offer 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Sterling Forest RegionNYThe Sterling Forest area includes over 20,000 acres of parkland, featuring dense second-growth woodlands, lakes and marshes.Sterling Forest Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Storm King and Black Rock Forest RegionNYStorm King looms above the Hudson River 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk BookWalk Book
Watchungs RegionNJThe Watchungs consist of three narrow, curved ridges that extend from Bound Brook north to Oakland/Mahwah.North Jersey Trails MapNew Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk BookWalk Book
West Hudson North TrailsNYManages the trails in Black Rock, Schunemunk, Storm King, Shawangunks.West Hudson Trails MapScenes & Walks in the Northern ShawangunksMaintenance
West Hudson South TrailsNYManages the trails in Bear Mt. Harriman, Sterling Forest.Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails MapsMaintenance
West Jersey TrailsNJManages the trail in Stokes State Forest, Swartswood, Worthington, Wawayanda East, Iron Belt Trail, Southwest Highlands, High Point.Kittatinny Trails MapKittatinny Trails - Hiking Guide BookMaintenance
Westchester County RegionNYThis densely populated suburban county has more than 180 parks and over 600 miles of trails.Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NYWalk Book
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 MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated GuideWalk Book