The Giant Stairs section in Palisades Interstate Park is closed due to a major rockfall and slide, which occurred on the morning of 1/9/26.
View of ruins on Kennedy Dells County Park Loop – Photo: Daniel Chazin This 2.3-mile loop in a quiet corner of Westchester County explores the scenic ravines and historic infrastructure surrounding Crum Creek, blending wooded paths with parkland edges and suburban glimpses. Starting from the main parking area, the hike begins on the white-blazed Bridle…
Buttermilk Falls in Rockland County – Buttermilk Falls County Park – Photo: Daniel Chazin This 1.5-mile loop explores the scenic hillside above Buttermilk Falls in Rockland County, offering a short but rewarding climb to multiple panoramic viewpoints. The hike begins on the blue-blazed trail, ascending beside a wooded ravine to the base of the falls.…
Forest View Trail/Closter Dock Trail Loop – Photo: Daniel Chazin This rewarding loop invites you along a striking stretch of the Palisades, blending cliffside vistas, Hudson River history, and rugged adventure—all just minutes from the George Washington Bridge. The hike begins on the iconic aqua-blazed Long Path, tracing the clifftops above the Hudson with spur trails leading to dramatic viewpoints…
