Fairy Trail
A mythical hike along the so-called "Fairy Trail."
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 25 m
Hiking in New York City
Go hiking in New York City with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 13 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in New York City.
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Hiking Routes in New York City
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
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
South Mountain Reservation
Very gentle hike with great birdlife and some nice features
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 158 m
- Descent
- 158 m
Palisades to tiny castle
Scenic stroll along the Hudson river
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 250 m
- Descent
- 250 m
Hiking Guidebooks in New York City
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