Hiking Trails

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April 10,2019 at 5:47PM UTC

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Anyone into hiking? My boyfriend and I started doing overnight backpacking trips last year and we're looking for one to do this Memorial Day weekend. We'd ideally like to be within a few hours of NYC, any recommendations?

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AnonymousApril 10,2019 at 5:59PM UTC
There's a lot of trails around Hudson River with beautiful views especially near Bear Mountain. Breakneck Ridge Trail is a great 30 minute hike. It's a little steep and strenuous but its a short length to the peak and the view is gorgeous!
FlossyApril 26,2019 at 12:44PM UTC
Bear Mountain is lovely as mentioned and the Appalachian trail goes through the NW corner of CT through Kent, CT up to the Berkshires in Western MA. There are great day or camping opportunities.
R.E. GastApril 26,2019 at 1:22PM UTC
Have you gone on the Appalachian Trail yet? There's an Appalachian Trail Station that you can get to on public transit, less than two hours from Grand Central Station.
This blog also points to some nice resources and what looks like a nice trail: https://sectionhiker.com/catskills-backpacking-the-escarpment-trail/
AnonymousApril 26,2019 at 1:50PM UTC
This looks great, thanks!
LudmilaApril 26,2019 at 1:51PM UTC
Catskills have tons of trails, from a couple hours to overnight. I own the electronic trail map from here
https://www.nynjtc.org/maps/catskill-trails-map
It has camp sites, shelters and water springs clearly marked.
Depening on the location of the trailhead, it's between 2-3 hours from NYC. I spend there at least every 3rd weekend between hiking, skiing, and (rarely but excitingly) mountain biking. Let me know if you want more specific tips.
AnonymousApril 26,2019 at 2:02PM UTC
Thank you! Just a quick question - which trail is your personal favorite?
LudmilaApril 26,2019 at 3:23PM UTC
I like Sugarloaf mountain loop for the day hike (google Elka Park Roaring Kill trail) for the trailhead. It has a lot of pinery, a bit steep but beautiful. For the multi-day hike you may want to extend it east or west over Devil's Path. If you go west, there's a Devil's Tombstone state campground for your overnight stay. If you go east, it's a lot steeper with breathtaking views, and a couple of shelters with water access on the Overlook trail and at Echo Lake (depending how much you can hike in a day).
Beware of ticks during Memorial weekend. (Though they are everywhere in NorthEast at this time.)
Happy hiking!
Leslie WoodruffApril 30,2019 at 12:07AM UTC
I can’t believe nobody has mentioned Kasterskill Falls or Cold Spring yet!
AnonymousApril 30,2019 at 1:52PM UTC
Kaaterskill Falls are beautiful!! Although we're looking for something a bit longer (15 miles or so) but maybe there's a way we can work that into the trail...thanks for reminding me! I'll have to look into Cold Spring