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New York City: Slide-Cornell-Wittenberg

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Climb to some of the best views in the Catskills on this 11.7-mile high-peaks trek. Overnight camping permitted.

New York City: Wawayanda State Park Loop

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Hike, ski, or bike a hidden pocket of sylvan wilderness just an hour from Manhattan.

New York City: Fingerboard Shelter via the AT

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Tackle a section of America's first National Scenic Trail on this 15.8-mile out-and-back overnight near Lake Tiorati in Harriman State Park.

New York City: Burnham Hollow to McKenley Hollow

BACKPACKER Review
This 14-mile shuttle hike winds tranquil wooded slopes to five peaks over 3,400 feet in a remote section of the Catskills. Off-trail experience and navigation skills required.

Catskill State Park: Windham High Peak

BACKPACKER Review
A mild Catskills out-and-back, this 6.3-miler on the Long Path climbs gentle grades through light spruce forest to Windham High Peak and views south of the Blackhead Mountains.

New Haven, CT: Kettletown State Park Loop

BACKPACKER Review
Climb miles up to viewpoints over the cool waters of the Housatonic River and Lake Zoar on this 3.8-mile loop through Kettletown State Park.

New York City, NY: Slide Mountain via Curtis-Ormsbee Trail

Summit a Catskills favorite, Slide Mountain, on this 6.7-mile loop with views of the Shawangunks and Taconics.

Minnewaska State Park - Awosting Falls, Castle Point, & Rainbow Falls

A long but fairly easy walk through Minnewaska State Park, stretching from Lake Minnewaska almost all the way to Lake Awosting. Fantastic views along the central part of the Shawangunk Ridge. Be prepared to see a lot of mountain bikers along the carriage roads.

New York City: Pine Meadow Lake

There are no car horns blowing on this pleasant 5-mile loop--just the therapeutic hum of mountain streams and a peaceful lake in the woods.

New York City: Long Path Loop (Harriman State Park)

New York City: Pine Meadow Lake

There are no car horns blowing on this pleasant 5-mile loop--just the therapeutic hum of mountain streams and a peaceful lake in the woods.

New York, NY: Harriman State Park Loop

With 1,400 feet of climbing per 15-mile loop, Harriman State Park offers some of the best training in the NYC metro area.

Bear Mountain: NYC's Urban Antidote

BACKPACKER Review
Harriman/Bear Mountain State Park is only an hour from Manhattan, but you'll feel like you're worlds away.

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