Narrow passage on the Catfish Loop Trail – Photo by Daniel Chazin The 4.6-mile Catfish Loop Trail explores the rugged, lesser-traveled southwest corner of Clarence Fahnestock State Park, offering a peaceful circuit through forested ridges, historic stone walls, laurel tunnels, and scattered viewpoints. Starting from Dennytown Road, the loop briefly follows the Appalachian Trail before
View of the New York City skyline from Cactus Ledge – Photo by Daniel Chazin This 3.8-mile loop in Ramapo Valley County Reservation offers a well-rounded experience of scenic overlooks, rocky ascents, quiet forests, and tranquil water features—all within one of Bergen County’s most popular parklands. Blazed in 2016 by Trail Conference volunteers, the Vista
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
View of Greenwood Lake from the Ernest Walter Trail – Photo by Daniel Chazin This 6.7-mile loop over Bearfort Ridge is one of the most scenic and adventurous day hikes in the New York–New Jersey Highlands. Beginning with a steep 600-foot climb up the State Line Trail, the route rewards hikers with sweeping views over
Cranberry Lake Preserve – Photo: Jane Daniels The Cranberry Lake Preserve loop is a peaceful 3.5-mile loop that explores the varied terrain of Cranberry Lake Preserve, a 190-acre natural area tucked amid the suburban bustle of Westchester County. Despite its modest size, the preserve offers a rich and diverse hiking experience, from tranquil lakeside paths
