The Devil's Path
A rugged thru-hike bagging five of the Catskill High Peaks.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.6 km
Hiking in New York
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Hiking Routes in New York
Indian Head Mountain Loop
A relentless day hike to the summit of Indian Head Mountain.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 536 m
- Descent
- 536 m
Rainbow Falls / Castle Point Loop
A beautifully diverse hike with endless views and a waterfall.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 441 m
- Descent
- 446 m
Gertrude's Nose Loop
An epic loop across exposed rocky bluffs, beginning and ending at Lake Minnewaska.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 372 m
- Descent
- 372 m
Blue Mountain Reservation Summit Loop
A relaxing hike connecting moss-covered ponds to two defined summits.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.8 km
- Ascent
- 292 m
- Descent
- 292 m
Bear Mountain Loop via Major Welch Trail and Appalachian Trail
A picturesque and challenging, albeit short, hike to the the summit of Bear Mountain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 358 m
- Descent
- 358 m
Central Park Reservoir Loop
A short afternoon hike around Central Park's Reservoir.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 2 m
Central Park Inner Loop
A 4-mile loop through Central Park, with plenty of opportunities to explore.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 62 m
- Descent
- 62 m
Central Park Outer Loop
A 6-mile loop around New York City's iconic Central Park.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 103 m
Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail
An ~20 mile singletrack route dissecting Long Island, with countless access points.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 365 m
- Descent
- 370 m
Appalachian Trail: NY-22 to Salisbury
A long stretch paralleling the Housatonic River and rich with history.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 82 km
- Ascent
- 3.1 km
- Descent
- 3 km
Appalachian Trail: Bear Mountain Bridge to NY-22
This section passes Anthony's Nose, Canopus Lake, Nuclear Lake, and Cat Rocks ending at the Appalachian Trail Station .
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 68 km
- Ascent
- 2.6 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
Appalachian Trail: Mount Peter to Bear Mountain Bridge
A winding and scenic stretch past countless ponds and climbs over several prominent mountains.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
Appalachian Trail: High Point State Park to Mount Peter
Winding through farmlands, across the Boardwalk, and into Wawayanda State Park.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 53 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Kaaterskill Falls
A straightforward hike leads to a staggering natural feature
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 129 m
- Descent
- 129 m
Ashokan Rail Trail
A beautiful rail trail along the shores of the Ashokan reservoirs.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 158 m
- Descent
- 144 m