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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in New York

New York has 247 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 156 cities and towns — Ithaca, Fairport, Staten Island, Queensbury and 152 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Van Cortlandt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,130 reviews

Bronx, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a museum, playgrounds, sports facilities, dog runs, BBQ areas, trails & more.

Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7,402 reviews

Woodhaven, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large forested park featuring hiking trails & bridle paths, plus a bandshell, golf & other sports.

Buttermilk Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,036 reviews

Ithaca, NY

1 miScenic

811-acres of wooded parkland featuring hiking paths, a lake, waterfall & campgrounds.

Whirlpool State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,303 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

4.3 miLoopPavedScenic

Scenic park overlooks Niagara Whirlpool, with gorge hikes, fishing, picnicking & kids' play areas.

Robert H. Treman State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,281 reviews

Ithaca, NY

2 miNatural surfaceScenic

Gorge with scenic waterfalls & a stream-fed swimming hole ringed by hiking trails & camping areas.

Kensico Dam Plaza

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,320 reviews

Valhalla, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Historic dam has a 9-11 memorial, scenic picnic areas & events from concerts to antique shows.

Rockland Lake State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,207 reviews

Valley Cottage, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with a massive swimming pool plus tennis courts, golf courses, trails, lake for fishing & more.

Crotona Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 4,195 reviews

Bronx, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Tree-filled park with a lake, large pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, baseball diamonds & more.

Inwood Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,558 reviews

New York, NY

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Historical & hilly green space with a long river front, sports areas & NYC's last natural forest.

Ithaca Falls Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,972 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Scenic

This park with a 150-foot waterfall also features ruins of 19th-century mills & areas for fishing.

Chittenango Falls State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,943 reviews

Cazenovia, NY

Scenic

Winding gorge trails & a footbridge offer views of a 167-ft. waterfall, with areas for picnics.

Owl's Head Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,923 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront park provides panoramic city views, a playground, spray pool, skate park & sports courts.

Cobbs Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,702 reviews

Rochester, NY

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Public 109-acre park with a reservoir, sports fields & a hilltop trail that affords city views.

Mendon Ponds Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,582 reviews

Honeoye Falls, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Wide range of activities & trails in a 2,500-acre park known for glacial ponds & a sensory garden.

Devil's Hole State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,337 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Named for the rapids it overlooks, this park offers fishing, picnicking & hikes in the river gorge.

Mohonk Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,156 reviews

Gardiner, NY

LoopScenic

Sprawling area of nature reserve with 75 mi. of carriage trails, cliffs, fields & forests.

Hudson Highlands State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,015 reviews

Cold Spring, NY

LoopScenic

Scenic 8,000+ acre area along the Hudson River offering vistas & trails for all fitness levels.

Sprain Ridge Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,125 reviews

Yonkers, NY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Large, heavily wooded park offering several trails for hiking & mountain biking plus picnic areas.

Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,830 reviews

Williamsville, NY

ShadedScenic

Recreational park adjacent to Glen Falls offering duck ponds, fishing & nature walking paths.

Cold Spring Harbor State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,815 reviews

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hilly 40-acre park with harbor vistas, hardwood forest & mountain laurel plus seasonal songbirds.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,743 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

LoopScenic

Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres.

Como Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews

Lancaster, NY

Scenic

Park with disc golf, play structures, tennis & basketball courts, picnic shelters & a sledding hill.

Knox Farm State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,552 reviews

East Aurora, NY

LoopPavedShadedScenic

633 acres for wildlife viewing, hiking & cross-country skiing, plus a dog park & historic buildings.

Panama Rocks Scenic Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,535 reviews

Panama, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Ellison Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,547 reviews

Rochester, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Secluded trails wind through forest & wetlands with a fishing creek, playing fields & ice rink.

Chestnut Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews

Orchard Park, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

1,200-acre park known for scenic hilltop with city view & Eternal Flame Falls, a natural phenomenon.

Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,465 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

Crushed gravelLitScenic

Highest point of a craggy range, with ice caves & cliffs, plus Lake Maratanza & a waterfall.

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,279 reviews

Ithaca, NY

Scenic

Part of the Cornell Plantations Path, this walkway offers views of the the gorge & its waterfall.

Sterling Forest State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,258 reviews

Tuxedo Park, NY

4 miLoopScenic

Dense, nearly pristine forest & small lakes over 21,935 acres, a wildlife habitat with recreation.

Kaaterskill Falls, Viewing Platform

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,208 reviews

Palenville, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Morgan Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,208 reviews

Glen Cove, NY

BoardwalkLitScenic

Large shoreline park with a beach, fishing areas & sunset views, plus summer concerts.

Falls View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,184 reviews

Cohoes, NY

Scenic

Relaxed destination for viewing the cascading waters of the Mohawk River, plus walking trails.

Wilkeson Pointe

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,125 reviews

Buffalo, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Waterfront green space featuring trails, a playground, and lake views, plus picnic tables.

Thornden Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Syracuse, NY

Scenic

Large green space with a rose garden, basketball court, playground, pool & amphitheater.

Kaaterskill Wild Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 984 reviews

Saugerties, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rustic natural area with year-round activities, including camping, boating, hiking & snowmobiling.

Labrador Hollow Unique Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 947 reviews

Tully, NY

BoardwalkScenic

Nature preserve featuring a waterfall that can be accessed via a boardwalk hike and/or a paved trail.

Storm King State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 946 reviews

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

1,884-acre park offering hiking paths open from dawn to dusk. No on-site toilets available.

Pratts Falls Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 965 reviews

Manlius, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails lead to a 137-foot waterfall at this scenic park with picnic spots & an archery range.

Rock City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 934 reviews

Olean, NY

1 miScenicDog-friendly

Souvenir shop & massive rock formations along marked, scenic trails with a peaceful vibe.

Hook Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 910 reviews

Nyack, NY

6 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Large, undeveloped riverside park offering trails for hiking & biking, plus scenic overlooks.

Chadwick Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 876 reviews

Newburgh, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Lakeside, dog-friendly park with play equipment, plus a hiking trail and fishing.

Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 865 reviews

Haines Falls, NY

Scenic

Long Branch Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

Liverpool, NY

Dog-friendly

Green space offering sheltered areas, walking trails, a ball field, 100-ft. sledding hill & events.

Latourette Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 812 reviews

Staten Island, NY

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

City park featuring a historic 19th century mansion, a golf course, hiking trails & a nature center.

The Plotter Kill Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Rotterdam, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve providing kid-friendly hiking trails and waterfalls.

Kakiat Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Montebello, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

This 376-acre park has paths for hiking & horseback riding, plus diverse topography & wildlife.

Pixley Falls State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 683 reviews

Boonville, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic park offering picnic areas, a softball field, and hiking trails leading to multiple waterfalls.

Suffern Bear Mountain Trail Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 654 reviews

Tomkins Cove, NY

LoopMixedScenic

Hiking area with a lake and multiple trails, plus a restroom.

Poets' Walk Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 619 reviews

Red Hook, NY

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Wooded park with trails (some of which can be steep or muddy), a rustic wooden gazebo and views of the Hudson River.

Trail View State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 636 reviews

Woodbury, NY

20 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

This 400-acre park has 7+ miles of hiking & biking trails running through a variety of habitats.

John B. Austin Nature Trail, Lockport

4.8 ★★★★★ 591 reviews

Lockport, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil nature trails featuring a waterfall, an old-growth forest and a creek, as well as wildlife.

Lasdon Public Gardens and & Veterans Memorial

4.7 ★★★★★ 552 reviews

Katonah, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Former home modeled after Mount Vernon, with gardens, trails & a nature sanctuary for public use.

Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Gowanda, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Reservoir State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 545 reviews

Niagara Falls, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a variety of sports facilities, a reservoir for fishing & wintertime skiing & sledding.

Abraham Lincoln Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 510 reviews

Webster, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

This park along Irondequoit Bay offers fishing, multi-use trails & a playground made of tree logs.

Cranberry Lake Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews

West Harrison, NY

Scenic

Protected lake, forest & swamp containing varied habitat types & an educational nature center.

Falling Waters Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 482 reviews

Saugerties, NY

1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Riverfront, day-use park with trails, grassy fields & a waterfall, plus remains of an old icehouse.

Ice Caves Trail at Sam's Point

4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

LoopBoardwalkShadedLit

Hike-friendly area featuring ice caves with a boardwalk for exploration, plus mountain views and waterfalls.

Ferncliff Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Rhinebeck, NY

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

200-acre forest preserve & game refuge with trails for hiking & biking, campsites & a fishing pond.

Schiller Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 509 reviews

Syracuse, NY

ShadedScenic

A playground, athletic fields, a swimming pool & a community center are offered in this city park.

Verkeerder Kill Falls Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 441 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Shenantaha Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Ballston Spa, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Trail-lined, creek-threaded park featuring sports fields and playgrounds.

Dater Mountain Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews

Sloatsburg, NY

17 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

This expansive park features 31 lakes & 2 beaches, plus 2 campgrounds & over 200 miles of trails.

Schunnemunk State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 450 reviews

New Windsor, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

2,700-acre park with 8 marked trails totaling over 20 miles, running through mountains & glades.

Little Stony Point

4.8 ★★★★★ 419 reviews

Cold Spring, NY

LoopScenic

Hiker-friendly area on the Hudson River featuring a sandy beach, plus hiking trails.

Hunters Creek County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

East Aurora, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Area featuring scenic trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus a creek for splashing around (if you're experienced).

High Rock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 434 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

City park known for its ponds, wetlands, walking trails & a hill with panoramic views at the top.

Gorge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 414 reviews

Ithaca, NY

LoopScenic

Steep 0.65-mi. hiking trail along a gorge with dramatic rock formations, waterfalls & pools.

Black Creek Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Esopus, NY

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Shaded, clean, dog-friendly nature preserve featuring walking trails, suspension bridges and river views.

Beacon Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 387 reviews

Beacon, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Popular trail featuring a fire tower at the summit, plus steep inclines.

Elmwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 404 reviews

Syracuse, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

This 65-acre park features athletic fields & courts, a playground & a picnic area with a pavilion.

Christman Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

Delanson, NY

1.3 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Preserve featuring a waterfall and hiking trails through plantations, streams and woods.

Indian Kill Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 385 reviews

Schenectady, NY

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Trails pass through this wooded park with steep sections and a creek leading to small waterfalls.

Barberville Falls Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 376 reviews

Poestenkill, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed waterfall destination with a steep trail down to its base, plus hiking trails and parking.

Lucien Morin Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Rochester, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Marsh area popular with canoers & kayakers also offers birdwatching, fishing, hiking & geo-caching.

Prospect Mountain Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

Lake George, NY

2.5 miNatural surfaceScenic

Challenging hike path to a summit overlook featuring lake, mountain and forest views, along with picnic tables.

Irondequoit Bay Park West

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Irondequoit, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, some with views of Irondequoit Bay.

Quiet Cove Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 359 reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

Scenic

Clean, tranquil locale with picnic areas, trails and decks that overlook the Hudson River.

Leonard Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Mt Kisco, NY

Scenic

Park featuring a disc golf course, tennis courts, and a playground, plus picnic areas and trails.

Franny Reese State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 357 reviews

Highland, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

This 251-acre park features hiking & biking trails, the ruins of a 19th-century estate & more.

Rand Tract Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 355 reviews

Syracuse, NY

Natural surfaceLitScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with a kid-friendly trail and a pond where visitors can feed ducks and geese.

High Tor Wildlife Management Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 354 reviews

Naples, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife habitats from wooded hills to marshlands provide hunting, fishing & hiking opportunities.

Tryon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 346 reviews

Rochester, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Secluded city park known for its hiking & biking trails amid picturesque surroundings.

Cronomer Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 360 reviews

Newburgh, NY

LitScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park containing a fire-viewing tower and playgrounds, plus hiking trails.

Jeff Blatnick Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

Niskayuna, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with baseball fields, playgrounds, a dog park, a roller rink, a frisbee golf course, and tennis courts.

Harry J. Betar Jr. Recreational Park at Moreau Rec.

4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews

South Glens Falls, NY

Informal area featuring baseball and soccer fields, plus a playground and walking paths.

Highland Forest County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 323 reviews

Fabius, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Regional forest and park offering trails for horseback riding, sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

Mount Loretto Unique Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 318 reviews

Staten Island, NY

LoopMixedScenic

Park featuring beaches and trails for walking , biking and birdwatching.

Rock City State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews

Salamanca, NY

LoopScenic

Buttermilk Falls County Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 339 reviews

Orangeburg, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking park featuring a loop trail, a waterfall, and views from the hilltop.

Ashokan Rail Trail- Woodstock Dike Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 293 reviews

West Hurley, NY

11.5 miCrushed gravelScenic

Bike-friendly trail along a reservoir with a mountain backdrop and foliage tunnels.

Graham Hills Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 300 reviews

Pleasantville, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Large wooded park featuring miles of hiking & mountain biking trails, picnic space & wildlife views.

Neversink Gorge Trails

4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Rock Hill, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Outdoor area featuring 3 waterfalls along the Neversink River, with hiking trails of varying difficulty.

Lisha Kill Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Niskayuna, NY

0.5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Nature preserve with 3 marked trails, plus scenic waterfalls and hiking routes.

Van Buren Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 270 reviews

Baldwinsville, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park for swimming, disc golf, basketball, tennis and playgrounds.

Slide Mountain Wilderness

4.7 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

Phoenicia, NY

Scenic

Riverdale Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 261 reviews

Bronx, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and biking area featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, woodlands and Hudson River views.

Walnut Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews

Liberty, NY

Scenic

Town park featuring a playground mountain-bike paths with steep inclines, plus ball fields.

Gosnell Big Woods Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

Webster, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly and scenic park featuring hilly trails, meadows and old-growth trees.

Bear Hill Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Cragsmoor, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic hiking area with a 1.5-mile trail leading to vistas and cliffs for climbing.

Morgan Hill State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Tully, NY

MixedScenic

National forest offering a range of activities including hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

William J. Farley Jr. Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Phoenix, NY

Paved

Park featuring baseball diamonds and 2 playgrounds for different age groups.

Westmoreland Sanctuary

4.7 ★★★★★ 228 reviews

Mt Kisco, NY

LoopScenic

Wooded preserve featuring marked trails, plus a nature center and museum.

Breakneck Ridge Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Cold Spring, NY

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular hiking area featuring a rock scramble, plus marked trails (easy to challenging) with Hudson River views.

Canawaugus Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Scottsville, NY

ShadedScenic

Park with a creek for fishing, swimming and bridge-jumping.

Peach Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 225 reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park with winding trails, picnic tables and benches that lead to orchard-style views.

Muttontown Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

Muttontown, NY

Scenic

Wooded area with trails, a horse ranch, ponds, and the ruins of King Zog's mansion.

Sunshine Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

West Seneca, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean park with multiple baseball fields, plus a playground and a hill for sledding.

Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 217 reviews

Queensbury, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve offering easy walking trails with river views, and wildlife observation opportunities.

Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary

4.3 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews

Garrison, NY

MixedScenic

Relaxed marshland featuring a network of trails, plus a visitor centre.

Aqua-Terra Wilderness Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 219 reviews

Binghamton, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Large natural area featuring a 6-acre fishing pond, hiking trails & abundant wildlife.

High Tor State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 reviews

New City, NY

Crushed gravelScenic

Day park known for scenic hiking paths offering Hudson River views, plus a jumbo pool & picnic area.

Bluestone Wild Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 212 reviews

Kingston, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Remote 3,000-acre preserve featuring hiking, skiing, camping & a lake known for ice fishing.

Woods Hollow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Ballston Spa, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Low-key natural area with a large network of forested trails & a small pond with a fishing pier.

Nimham Mountain Multiple Use Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Carmel Hamlet, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Easy and difficult trails for hiking (or trail running) through the woods, leading to a fire tower.

Zim Smith Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Mechanicville, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with trails that pass by ponds and parks and offer views of wildlife.

Bonticou Crag

4.9 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

New Paltz, NY

LoopScenic

Wooded area for easygoing jaunts with boulder-filled trails and views, plus an adrenaline-fueled rock scramble.

Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Rhinebeck, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Short hill popular for sledding, picnics, frisbee and dog walking, with views.

Platte Clove Preserve - Catskill Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Elka Park, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Privately owned park featuring hiking trails, waterfalls and scenic overlooks.

Devil's Path Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews

Elka Park, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

College Hill Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 207 reviews

Poughkeepsie, NY

Scenic

Historic city park with a Parthenon-like pavilion, a rock garden, lake fishing & walking trails.

Oak Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews

Olean, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Tree-filled hilltop park featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and basketball courts.

Shirley Chisholm State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Brooklyn, NY

MixedScenic

Park for biking, running and walking, plus picnics, with scenic trails to explore.

Meadowlark Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Fort Salonga, NY

5 miLoopNatural surface

Mountain biking area featuring trails with berms, jumps, and tabletops.

Washington Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Rochester, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic woodsy area with hiking paths, picnic spots, old water towers and rotating graffiti.

Blauvelt State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Blauvelt, NY

PavedScenic

Undeveloped park consisting of 590 acres of forest with hiking trails providing access.

Esopus Bend Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Saugerties, NY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Woodland preserve in verdant, peaceful environs known for its picturesque locale & hiking trails.

River-to-Ridge Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

New Paltz, NY

90 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly, kid-friendly hiking and biking area with scenic views.

Arthur W. Butler Memorial Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

Mt Kisco, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Rugged park of forests, streams & swamp that is a prime raptor migration viewing site, with trails.

Goosepond Mountain State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 186 reviews

Chester, NY

MixedScenic

State park featuring over 1,500 acres of dense woods, with established trails for hiking & biking.

Warwick County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 177 reviews

Warwick, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained greenspace with a golf course, a playground, and picnic tables.

Indian Head Wilderness

4.8 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Elka Park, NY

7 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

The 7-mile loop on this 3,573 ft. peak, with bouldering sections & waterfalls, draws expert hikers.

Fishkill Ridge Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 164 reviews

Beacon, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring scenic views and varied terrain.

Makamah Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews

Fort Salonga, NY

2 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Preserve acquired in 1973 featuring dry and wet woodlands, and habitat for 94 bird species.

Whitestown Town Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Whitesboro, NY

Sizable park with fields and courts for soccer, tennis, basketball.

Gertrude's Nose / Minnewaska Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Kerhonkson, NY

LoopLitScenic

Wolfe Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews

Binghamton, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

182-acre park featuring several miles of wooded hiking trails & a waterfall on Dorman Creek.

Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

Yorktown Heights, NY

LoopScenic

Hill featuring a variety of steep and moderate trails with river views at the top.

Binghamton University Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 146 reviews

Vestal, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

182-acre nature preserve with many bird species & a beaver pond, plus trails & a wooden foot bridge.

Thomas Muratore Park at Farmingville Hills

4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Farmingville, NY

Dog-friendly

Dog-friendly park offering a network of well-kept trails, as well as a large field.

Pilot Knob Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Queensbury, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area with a gazebo, waterfall, and views of Lake George.

Skaneateles Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 130 reviews

Marcellus, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly area for dog-walkers and hikers, plus fishing, swimming and picnics.

Larkin Woods/Franklin Gulf County Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Eden, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hasbrouck Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews

Kingston, NY

Scenic

Spacious park with a pavilion and views of the Hudson River.

Camillus Forest Unique Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews

Camillus, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hike and woodland trails on a green space where dogs are welcome.

Rush Pond Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Queensbury, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking trails for mountain biking and cross-country skiing, plus a pond.

RamsHorn-Livingston Audubon Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Catskill, NY

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

The Owens Falls Sanctuary

4.4 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews

East Aurora, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve and park featuring trails running along cliffs to cascade-style waterfalls..

Heritage Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Lancaster, NY

4 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved, flat rail trail through woods, fields and by ponds.

Normanskill Farm HikingTrail

4.5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

Albany, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful area known for hiking and a dog park, along with a creek and golf course.

Hallock State Park Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Riverhead, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Secluded state park with a beach and marked hiking trails often used for walks.

Center Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Fairport, NY

Large community park featuring a playground, walking trails and biking trails.

Mohawk River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Rome, NY

PavedScenic

Hiking area that's popular for walking and biking with scenic views.

Danby State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews

Ithaca, NY

LoopScenic

National forest with kid-friendly hikes and camping opportunities.

Kaaterskill Rail Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Haines Falls, NY

3.5 miScenic

Trail running from a former railway station to a waterfall, with a scenic overlook.

Hardscrabble Wilderness Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews

Briarcliff Manor, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

City-run green space on 235 acres of rolling hills with a small pond & dog-friendly hiking trail.

Elm Ridge Wild Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 109 reviews

Windham, NY

LoopScenic

Well-marked trails for hiking and mountain biking through a forest to an elevation gain.

Roosevelt Farm Lane Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Hyde Park, NY

2 miLoopMixedShaded

Wooded, 2-mile trail through forests and across hills, with benches.

Horizon Hill Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Fairport, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with scenic trails through hilly terrain, and wildlife sightings.

Creation Walk Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Marilla, NY

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Wooded, 1.25-mile hiking path, plus soccer fields, a creek and verses from the Bible.

Frear Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Troy, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Golf course, playground and picnic spot featuring paved trails , tennis courts and scenic views.

Sylvan Glen Park Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Mohegan Lake, NY

ShadedDog-friendly

Local and dog-friendly park featuring a few lakes, 8 miles of trails and an old quarry.

Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife refuge featuring a hiking trail leading to a beach.

Center Park East

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Fairport, NY

Dog-friendly

Large area featuring soccer fields, a playground, walking paths and trails.

Crawford Walking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Pine Bush, NY

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring paved walking trails and a gazebo, suitable for families.

Root Glen

4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Clinton, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Longkill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Ballston Lake, NY

Timp Torne & Jones Point Path Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Tomkins Cove, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Trails with stunning panoramas, including of the Hudson and Bear Mountain Bridges .

Deere Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Large wooded park featuring a Korean War memorial & the Staten Island Greenbelt Blue Trail.

Forest Park Hiking Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Richmond Hill, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with a variety of paths, including some that are kid-friendly, plus wildlife.

Awosting Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Wallkill, NY

LoopScenic

Park offering hiking trails and opportunities to view lake scenery, including fall foliage.

South Platt St. Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews

Plattsburgh, NY

Popular park for ballgames and other activities, as well as sledding in winter.

Whippoorwill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Chappaqua, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring hiking trails, creeks and a waterfall, plus birds and ponds.

Hempstead Harbor Woods Mountain Bike Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Port Washington, NY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Park with kid-friendly hiking trails and boulders.

Blue Mountain Reservation Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Cortlandt Manor, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a kid-friendly playground plus hiking trails and picnic spots.

Washburn Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Cold Spring, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Trail for hiking to a summit with panoramic vistas overlooking Cold Spring.

Popolopen Torne Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Highland Falls, NY

LoopScenic

Bennett Hill Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Feura Bush, NY

50 miScenic

Nature preserve offering hiking and the chance to see cows and a farm.

Orra Phelps Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Wilton, NY

200 miScenicDog-friendly

Wooded 1.5-mile trail system for serene hikes and reflective moments, plus wooden bridges.

Mawignack Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Catskill, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Finger Lakes Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Mt Morris, NY

Scenic

Hiking area with a pond and trails that provide scenic views, especially during autumn.

Sojourner Truth State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Kingston, NY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Eighteenmile Creek Conservation Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Hamburg, NY

18 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic wilderness featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, a creek and 18-mile gorge.

Manorville Hills County Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 69 reviews

Manorville, NY

10 miLoop

Roy H Park Preserve - North (Short) Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Freeville, NY

20 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and birding spot featuring a creek, woodlands and a boardwalk trail.

Appalachian Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Warwick, NY

LoopScenic

Good for kids, this area features hiking trails with views of Greenwood Lake.

Paulo's Peak

4.6 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Man-made mountain with a gentle slope, plus views and a path to the top.

West Hills Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Huntington, NY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Spacious park with hiking trails, picnic areas, dog runs, and spooky vibes.

Bare Hill Unique Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Rushville, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and a lake.

Table Rock Trails

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Oneonta, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

High Banks Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Ulster Park, NY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Crescent Trail Indian Hill Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Fairport, NY

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Tree-lined trail along a hilly course featuring a pond and open fields.

Van Dusen Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

Queensbury, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and markers.

Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Ithaca, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness

4.7 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

East Jewett, NY

Scenic

Area known for hiking, including kid-friendly trails.

Suffern - Bear Mountain Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Suffern, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Hiking area with kid-friendly trails, plus rocks, BBQ facilities, and a train.

Harris Whalen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Penfield, NY

Dog-friendly

Park featuring facilities for baseball, tennis, and basketball, as well as a playground, and hiking trails.

Empire State Trail - Pawling Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Holmes, NY

Scenic

Woodcock Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 reviews

Clifton Park, NY

2.4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Nature area featuring peaceful trails and a dog-friendly hike.

Fuller Mountain Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Warwick, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Hike featuring a lookout point, with rock ledges, deer sightings and parking.

Hurley Marbletown Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 48 reviews

Hurley, NY

Natural surface

Crescent Trail Horizon Hill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Fairport, NY

Dog-friendly

Graphite Range Community Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Wilton, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Fox Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Latham, NY

50 miLoopMixedScenic

Trails for walking and biking, plus a loop offering Mohawk River views.

Tiffany Creek Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews

Oyster Bay, NY

Dog-friendly

Shady park featuring several trails, ranging from flat to hilly, for hiking and snowshoeing.

Wittman Dam

4.5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Binghamton, NY

Scenic

Kid-friendly area set aside primarily for hiking.

Huckleberry Point

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Elka Park, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Western Ridge Trailhead- Moreau Lake State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Gansevoort, NY

Scenic

Hiking area suitable for kids featuring an overlook and the opportunity to see frogs.

Clendon Brook Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Queensbury, NY

LoopDog-friendly

Wooded hiking trails (some steep) with a brook running through them.

Northwest Woods Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

East Hampton, NY

Natural surface

Black Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

North Chili, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Esty and Hellie Stowell Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Emmons Pond Bog

4.5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Oneonta, NY

LoopMixedScenic

Gulf Wilderness Park trailhead

4.1 ★★★★☆ 41 reviews

Lockport, NY

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Schiffendecker Farm Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Glenmont, NY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Preserve for wildlife, featuring hiking routes, streams and hills, plus a beaver dam.

Sharon's Bench

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

New Windsor, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Challenging hike to a viewpoint bench that was erected in memory of a local woman.

Granite Mountain Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Putnam Valley, NY

ScenicDog-friendly

Ashford Glen Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews

Schenectady, NY

ShadedScenic

Short trail through a wooded valley next to a stream and featuring a ravine.

Overlook Meadow

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

New York, NY

1.3 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Crescent Trail: Lyndon Road Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

Fairport, NY

LoopBoardwalk

100 Acre Woods Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Ballston Spa, NY

MixedDog-friendly

Canandaigua Vista Nature Preserve

5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Canandaigua, NY

1.5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Allen Falls Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Potsdam, NY

Natural surfaceScenic

Marlboro Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

Marlboro, NY

Scenic

Sterling Lake Loop

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Tuxedo Park, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Steege Hill Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Corning, NY

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Marsh Sanctuary

4.4 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Mt Kisco, NY

Scenic

Eldridge Wilderness Preserve

4.2 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews

Ithaca, NY

1.2 miNatural surface

Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Beacon, NY

Scenic

Edwin and Gertrude Grace Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

Greenlawn, NY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Swatling Falls Nature Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Mechanicville, NY

PavedScenic

Hidden Pond Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Hauppauge, NY

Hudson River Greenway Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Congers, NY

Scenic

Rockland Lake Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Valley Cottage, NY

Paved

Red Wing Recreation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Lagrangeville, NY

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Nature Preserve - Monkey Loop Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Ithaca, NY

LoopDog-friendly

Mombasha High Point

4.2 ★★★★☆ 18 reviews

Monroe, NY

Scenic

Panther Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Pomona, NY

Scenic

Park for Paws

2.9 ★★★☆☆ 25 reviews

Catskill, NY

Dog-friendly

Narrows Cascade & Heritage Trail access point

4.2 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Troy, NY

Scenic

Tuxedo-Mount Ivy Trailhead (T-MI)

4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Pomona, NY

LoopMixed

West Hills Preserve Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Melville, NY

Serpentine Commons

4.3 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews

Staten Island, NY

Scenic

Tuller Hill State Forest

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Cortland, NY

Scenic

Palmer Road Preserve

4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews

East Greenbush, NY

1 miLoop

Cantine Hiking Trails

4 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews

Saugerties, NY

Dog-friendly

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