New York

NEW YORK STATE DOG-FRIENDLY HIKES

ParkHike NameRegionStateLengthDifficultyFeaturesDogs
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAppalachian Trail – Hoyt Road, NY to Conn. 341, Kent, CTSouthern TaconicsNY/CT11.5 milesStrenuousViews, Waterfall, WoodsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkNelsonville/Notch/Breakneck Ridge Trail LoopEast Hudson HighlandsNY7.0 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkIndian Hill Loop TrailSterling ForestNY3.6 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery CenterFamily Friendly Woodland Quest Trail at Hudson Highlands Nature CenterStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY1.0 milesModerateViewsNo Dogs
Mohonk PreserveNorth Lookout at Mohonk PreserveShawangunk MountainsNY6.5 milesModerateFees, ViewsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkDevils Path East SectionCatskillsNY13.1 milesVery StrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic ParkOld Croton Aqueduct from Tarrytown to YonkersWestchester CountyNY9.0 milesEasyHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkTownsend Trail/Long Meadow Extension LoopSterling ForestNY3.8 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkBull Hill (Mt. Taurus) via Lone Star/Nelsonville/Washburn/Undercliff Trails LoopEast Hudson HighlandsNY5.8 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Hunter Brook Linear ParkHunter Brook Linear ParkWestchester CountyNY2.9 milesEasyWoodsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkLong Path over Romer MountainCatskillsNY12.0 milesStrenuousFees, ViewsAllowed off leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkCamp Smith TrailEast Hudson HighlandsNY4.3 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkSugarloaf MountainCatskillsNY7.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sylvan Glen Park PreserveSylvan Glen Park Preserve Shorter LoopWestchester CountyNY3.6 milesEasyBikes allowed, Historic feature, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksORAK Ruins, Jackie Jones Fire Tower and Big Hill ShelterHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.5 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Shaupeneak Ridge Cooperative Recreation AreaShaupeneak Ridge Cooperative Recreation AreaOther NYNY5.6 milesStrenuousViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkUndercliff/Brook/Cornish Trail Loop from Cold Spring stationEast Hudson HighlandsNY6.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksSuffern-Bear Mountain Trail/PingypHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.5 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkSouth Beacon Mountain Firetower and Scofield RidgeEast Hudson HighlandsNY8.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksWest Mountain Loop from Seven Lakes DriveHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.4 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkKanape Brook and Ashokan High PointCatskillsNY9.2 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed off leash
Franklin D. Roosevelt State ParkCrom Pond Trail in FDR State ParkWestchester CountyNY1.8 milesEasyBikes allowed, FeesAllowed on leash
Black Rock ForestMt. Misery/Hill of Pines/Rattlesnake Hill/Black Rock Mountain LoopStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY7.5 milesModerate to StrenuousViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Marshlands ConservancyAlong Long Island Sound in Marshlands ConservancyWestchester CountyNY1.0 milesEasyPublic Transportation, ViewsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkWindham High Peak via Burnt KnobCatskillsNY7.3 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Black Rock ForestWhitehorse and Black Rock Mountains from Reservoir RoadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY6.0 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksRaccoon Brook Hills Trail/Pine Meadow Lake/Diamond Mountain LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.2 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksLake Sebago and Stony Brook in Harriman State ParkHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.1 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Black Rock ForestBlack Rock Mountain and Sphagnum Pond Loop from Mine Hill RoadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY5.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksSeven Hills/HTS/Reeves Brook Trail Loop to Ramapo Torne and Torne ViewHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.2 milesModeratePublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Mohonk Preserve and Mohonk Mountain HouseSpring Farm to North Lookout at Mohonk PreserveShawangunk MountainsNY8.0 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric feature, Fees, ViewsNo Dogs
Sterling Forest State ParkBare Rock Trail to Greenwood Lake OverlookSterling ForestNY7.5 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveMossy Glen/Jenny Lane/Wawarsing Turnpike LoopShawangunk MountainsNY5.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Blue Mountain ReservationBlue Mountain Reservation LoopWestchester CountyNY5.0 milesEasy to ModerateBikes allowed, ViewsAllowed on leash
Mountainview County Nature ParkMountainview Nature Park in West NyackRockland CountyNY2.5 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkCatskill Escarpment Loop (North) from Scutt Road (North/South Lake)CatskillsNY7.2 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Westchester Wilderness WalkWestchester Wilderness Walk – Pound Ridge, New YorkWestchester CountyNY6.0 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Storm King State ParkCrows Nest Mountain/Howell Trail from Route 9WStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY4.3 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkSlide Mountain (Highest Peak in Catskills) LoopCatskillsNY6.8 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Kennedy Dells County ParkKennedy Dells County Park Loop HikeRockland CountyNY2.4 milesEasyViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Rocky Point Pine Barrens State ForestRocky Point Pine Barrens State ForestLong IslandNY10.5 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric featureAllowed on leash
Mohonk PreserveOld Minnewaska Trail and Undivided Lot TrailShawangunk MountainsNY7.5 milesModerate to StrenuousFees, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery CenterFamily Friendly Highlands Quest Trail at Hudson Highlands Nature MuseumStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY1.8 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric feature, ViewsNo Dogs
Bronx River Parkway ReservationBronx River PathwayWestchester CountyNY9.8 milesEasyPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Teatown Lake ReservationTwin Lakes Trail LoopWestchester CountyNY2.5 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksRaccoon Brook Hills Trail/Cascade of Slid LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.4 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkSterling Forest Fire Tower and Iron MinesSterling ForestNY4.3 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksSeven Hills/HTS/Raccoon Brook Hills Loop from Reeves MeadowHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY8.0 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkLong Path on Schunemunk MountainSchunemunk MountainNY7.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Hook Mountain State ParkLong Path/Bike Path Loop from Landing RoadRockland CountyNY6.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksStockbridge Mountain/Nawahunta Fire Road Loop from Silvermine Picnic AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.7 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
John Boyd Thacher State ParkCliff Edge Overlook and Indian Ladder via the Long Path and Escarpment TrailsOther NYNY5.7 milesEasyHistoric feature, Views, Waterfall, WoodsAllowed on leash
Nyack Beach State ParkLong Path/Hook Mountain Bike Path Loop to Summit of Hook MountainRockland CountyNY6.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic ParkOld Croton Aqueduct from Tarrytown to OssiningWestchester CountyNY9.0 milesEasy to ModerateBikes allowed, Historic feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksSuffern to Sloatsburg via S-BM, Kakiat and Pine Meadow TrailsHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY9.2 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Black Rock ForestSutherland Pond/Scenic Trail/Eagle Cliff Loop from Mine Hill RoadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY6.5 milesModerateHistoric feature, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Black Creek PreserveBlack Creek PreserveShawangunk MountainsNY2.5 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Rockefeller State Park PreserveRockwood Hall at Sleepy HollowWestchester CountyNY2.1 milesEasyHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Walkway Over the Hudson and Franny Reese State ParkWalkway Over the Hudson and Franny Reese State Park from City of Poughkeepsie (East Shore)Dutchess CountyNY6.0 milesModerateAccessible, Historic feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Appalachian National Scenic TrailCat Rocks and Nuclear Lake on Appalachian Trail in Dutchess County NYLong Distance TrailsNY12.7 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Fahnestock State ParkRound Hill LoopFahnestock State ParkNY4.6 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Mohonk PreserveMillbrook Mountain via Millbrook Ridge TrailShawangunk MountainsNY6.5 milesModerateFees, ViewsAllowed on leash
Black Rock ForestBlack Rock Mountain Loop from Reservoir Road TrailheadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY5.2 milesModerate to StrenuousViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkAcra Point and Batavia Kill LoopCatskillsNY5.2 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksPanther Mountain/Lake Wanoksink/Pine Meadow Lake Loop from Ramapo Equestrian CenterHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY9.3 milesModerate to StrenuousViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkBalsam Mountain Catskill High PeakCatskillsNY5.2 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksRamapo Torne/Raccoon Brook Hills Trail Loop from Reeves MeadowHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.5 milesModeratePublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Granite Knolls ParkGranite Knolls Easy LoopWestchester CountyNY2.5 milesEasyBikes allowed, Historic feature, WoodsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksGreen Pond/Boston Mine Shorter Loop from Route 106Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY2.8 milesEasyHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sam’s Point PreserveSam’s Point, Indian Rock, High Point and Verkeerder Kill Falls LoopShawangunk MountainsNY10.0 milesModerate to StrenuousFees, ViewsAllowed on leash
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic ParkOld Croton Aqueduct from Ossining to Quaker BridgeWestchester CountyNY5.5 milesEasy to ModerateBikes allowed, Historic feature, Public TransportationAllowed on leash
Rockefeller State Park PreservePocantico Hills Loop WalkWestchester CountyNY5.7 milesEasyHorses allowed, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Fahnestock State ParkAppalachian Trail/Blue Trail (Clear Lake) Loop from Route 301Fahnestock State ParkNY6.3 milesModerateViewsNo Dogs
Minnewaska State Park PreserveShort and Scenic Loop Hike on Bullwheel, High Peters Kill and Red TrailsShawangunk MountainsNY2.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, Fees, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksDiamond Mountain/Stony Brook LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.3 milesModerateHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkIndian Head Mountain LoopCatskillsNY7.8 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Sterling Forest State ParkDoris Duke TrailSterling ForestNY3.9 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksIron Mines Short LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY3.7 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkSchunemunk Mountain Loop from Taylor Road via Jessup, Western Ridge and Sweet Clover TrailsSchunemunk MountainNY7.5 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAppalachian Trail on Bellvale MountainLong Distance TrailsNY7.1 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksLemon Squeezer / Island Pond LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.5 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkSugarloaf Hill and Osborn Loop TrailEast Hudson HighlandsNY7.0 milesModeratePublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks1777E/Doodletown Bridle Path Loop from Route 9WHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.0 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric featureAllowed on leash
Sylvan Glen Park PreserveMohegan Quarry Ramble at Sylvan Glen Park PreserveWestchester CountyNY4.9 milesEasy to ModerateBikes allowed, Historic feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Trail View State ParkNassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail (Massapequa to Woodbury)Long IslandNY14.8 milesModeratePublic TransportationAllowed on leash
Manitou Point PreserveHudson River Views at Manitou Point PreserveEast Hudson HighlandsNY3.5 milesEasy to ModeratePublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Fahnestock State ParkRound Hill/East Mountain LoopFahnestock State ParkNY7.5 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Mohonk PreserveNortheast Crags/Bonticou Crag Loop from Spring FarmShawangunk MountainsNY7.0 milesModerateFees, ViewsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkCatskills Frick Pond Loop Via Quick Lake, Big Rock and Loggers Loop TrailsCatskillsNY2.2 milesEasyViewsAllowed off leash
High Line, The Esplanade, Hudson River ParkHigh Line from the WTC Site via The Esplanade & Hudson River ParkNew York CityNY4.8 milesEasy to ModerateAccessible, Historic feature, Public Transportation, ViewsNo Dogs
John Boyd Thacher State ParkHang Glider Overlook and High Point Overlook via the Long PathOther NYNY4.5 milesEasyViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkMud Pond/Trout Pond LoopCatskillsNY4.8 milesModerateSwimmingAllowed off leash
Huckleberry Ridge State ForestLenape Ridge/Minisink Trail LoopShawangunk MountainsNY5.0 milesModeratePublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkHunter Mountain via Spruceton TrailCatskillsNY8.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksTimp-Torne/Dunderberg Spiral Railway/R-D Trail Short Loop from Route 9WHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY3.9 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBear Mountain Summit LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY1.3 milesEasy to ModerateAccessible, Historic feature, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkArden Point and Glenclyffe (Garrison, N.Y.)East Hudson HighlandsNY3.7 milesEasyPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Butler Memorial SanctuaryButler Memorial Sanctuary (Mt. Kisco, NY)Westchester CountyNY3.5 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Walkway Over the Hudson and Franny Reese State ParkWalkway Over the Hudson and Franny Reese State Park from Highland (West Shore)Dutchess CountyNY7.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Trail View State ParkNassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Trail (Woodbury to Cold Spring Harbor)Long IslandNY5.7 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkSchunemunk Mountain Loop from Otterkill RoadSchunemunk MountainNY8.5 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksPopolopen Gorge/Popolopen Torne LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.5 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Koegel ParkKoegel Park via the North County TrailwayWestchester CountyNY2.9 milesEasyWoodsNo Dogs
Fahnestock State ParkCharcoal Burners/Cabot/Perkins/Fahnestock Trail LoopFahnestock State ParkNY7.2 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBreakneck Mountain Loop from Diltz Road (Diltzes Lane)Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.9 milesModeratePublic Transportation, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Fahnestock State ParkThree Lakes Trail/Appalachian Trail Loop from Dennytown RoadFahnestock State ParkNY5.0 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Stissing MountainStissing Mountain Loop to Fire TowerDutchess CountyNY1.5 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksAppalachian Trail/Long Path Loop from Silvermine Picnic AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.6 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Hither Hills State Park and Hither Woods PreserveHither Hills and Hither Woods LoopLong IslandNY11.3 milesModerateHistoric feature, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkRed Back Loop TrailSterling ForestNY6.5 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric featureAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkKaaterskill FallsCatskillsNY1.0 milesEasy to ModerateWaterfallAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksDunderberg Spiral Railway/Bald Mountain LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksDater Mountain Nature Park and Harriman State ParkHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.0 milesEasy to ModeratePublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveGertrude’s Nose Loop/Millbrook MountainShawangunk MountainsNY8.0 milesModerate to StrenuousFees, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkSchunemunk Mountain Loop from Taylor Road via Dark Hollow, Jessup and Western Ridge TrailsSchunemunk MountainNY9.0 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkBlackhead Mountain LoopCatskillsNY5.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksCircular Hike Around Bear MountainHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY10.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBear Mountain Loop via Appalachian Trail and Major Welch TrailHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.0 milesStrenuousFees, ViewsAllowed on leash
Buttermilk Falls County ParkButtermilk Falls in Rockland CountyRockland CountyNY1.2 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkPeekamoose and Table MountainsCatskillsNY9.2 milesStrenuousViews, Waterfall, WoodsAllowed off leash
Mohonk PreserveUndercliff/Overcliff Carriage Roads LoopShawangunk MountainsNY5.0 milesEasyBikes allowed, Fees, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksIron Mines Loop #3 (Northwest/Lemon Squeezer)Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.0 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Storm King State ParkStillman/Highlands/Bluebird Trails Loop from Mountain RoadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY4.1 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkSterling Ridge Trail/Fire Tower/Sterling Lake Trail Loop from Route 17ASterling ForestNY7.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationSoutheast Loop at Ward Pound Ridge to Highest Point in the ParkWestchester CountyNY3.8 milesModerateFeesAllowed on leash
Connetquot River State Park PreserveLong Island Greenbelt TrailLong IslandNY15.4 milesModerateHistoric feature, Public Transportation, WaterfallNo Dogs
Wappinger Greenway TrailWappinger Greenway TrailDutchess CountyNY5.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, Public TransportationAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksIron Mines Loop #1 (East) in Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.5 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery CenterFamily Friendly Pond Quest Trail at Hudson Highlands Nature MuseumStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY0.5 milesEasyAccessible, ViewsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkTouchmenot Mountain (Catskills)CatskillsNY5.0 milesModerate to StrenuousViews, WoodsAllowed off leash
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationWard Pound Ridge Southwest Loop to Leatherman’s CaveWestchester CountyNY6.5 milesModerateHorses allowed, Fees, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksRed Cross, Beech Trail and Long Path Loop from Lake SkannatatiHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY8.4 milesModerateViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Teatown Lake ReservationVernay Lake/Hidden Valley LoopWestchester CountyNY2.2 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Mountain Lakes County Park (North Salem, N.Y.)Mountain Lakes Park (North Salem, N.Y.)Westchester CountyNY5.5 milesModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Mohonk Preserve and Mohonk Mountain HouseSpring Farm to Mohonk Mountain HouseShawangunk MountainsNY9.0 milesModerateFees, ViewsNo Dogs
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksClaudius Smith Rock Loop from TuxedoHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.2 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Wonder Lake State ParkWonder Lake Figure-Eight LoopFahnestock State ParkNY4.0 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park PreserveDickie Barre, Peters Kill and Awosting Falls LoopShawangunk MountainsNY7.8 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, Fees, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Storm King State ParkButter Hill/Stillman/Bluebird Trail Loop from Route 9WStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY3.5 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksWest Mountain (Timp-Torne/A.T. and Beechy Bottom Road) Loop from Anthony Wayne Recreation AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.0 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkWindham High PeakCatskillsNY6.4 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksIron Mines Loop #2 (Southwest) in Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY8.5 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBlack Mountain Loop from Anthony Wayne Recreation AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.5 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationLoop hike to CCC Camp Ruins, Indian Rock Shelter, Raven Rocks, Dancing Rock and Bear Rock at Ward Pound RidgeWestchester CountyNY5.0 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkSchunemunk Mountain Loop from Taylor Road via Jessup, Western Ridge and Dark Hollow TrailsSchunemunk MountainNY8.2 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkNorth-South Lake/Escarpment Trail Loop HikeCatskillsNY10.3 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBear Mountain Loop via Major Welch Trail and Appalachian TrailHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveMossy Glen/Rainbow Falls/Castle Point/Hamilton Point LoopShawangunk MountainsNY10.0 milesModerate to StrenuousFees, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Taconic State ParkBrace Mountain on the Taconic RidgeSouthern TaconicsNY7.0 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Dater Mountain Nature ParkDater Mountain Nature ParkHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY2.5 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
High Tor State ParkHigh TorPalisadesNY2.3 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Tallman Mountain State ParkLong Path/Bike Path Loop in Tallman Mountain State ParkRockland CountyNY4.3 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands Gateway Park (Cortlandt, New York)Hudson Highlands Gateway Park LoopWestchester CountyNY4.3 milesModerateViews, Waterfall, WoodsAllowed on leash
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationLoop Hike to Fire Tower Site and Indian Rock Shelter from Michigan Road Parking AreaWestchester CountyNY4.0 milesModerateHistoric feature, Horses allowed, Fees, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkHunter Mountain via Becker Hollow TrailCatskillsNY5.0 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed off leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkAppalachian Trail /Osborn Loop Trail from Route 9East Hudson HighlandsNY6.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Schunemunk Mountain State ParkSchunemunk Mountain Loop from Taylor Road via Sweet Clover, Jessup and Dark Hollow TrailsSchunemunk MountainNY6.5 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Wonder Lake State ParkWonder Lake/Laurel Pond Loop HikeFahnestock State ParkNY5.1 milesEasy to ModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveCastle Point Carriage Road/Lake Awosting Carriage Road/Upper Awosting Carriage Road LoopShawangunk MountainsNY8.5 milesModerateFees, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksClaudius Smith Den/Parker Cabin Mountain LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY8.5 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkCatskill Escarpment Loop (South) from Scutt Road (North/South Lake)CatskillsNY4.7 milesModerateHistoric feature, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
ManitogaManitoga to Appalachian Trail CircuitEast Hudson HighlandsNY4.6 milesModeratePublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveMossy Glen/Blueberry Run/Rainbow Falls/Hamilton Point LoopShawangunk MountainsNY9.1 milesModerateFees, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksQueensboro and Turkey Hill Lakes Loop from Anthony Wayne Recreation AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.6 milesModerateHistoric feature, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Sam’s Point PreserveIce Caves and Verkeerderkill Falls Trail HikeShawangunk MountainsNY7.4 milesModerate to StrenuousFees, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveMossy Glen/Blueberry Run/Castle Point Carriage Road LoopShawangunk MountainsNY8.7 milesModerateFees, Swimming, Views, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksParker Cabin/Black Rock Mountain Loop from Route 106Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.9 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Minnewaska State Park PreserveBeacon Hill and Lake Minnewaska Easy LoopShawangunk MountainsNY3.0 milesEasy to ModerateFees, Swimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkBull Hill (Mt. Taurus) via Washburn/Notch/Brook/Cornish Trail LoopEast Hudson HighlandsNY4.8 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery CenterFamily Friendly Field Quest Trail at Hudson Highlands Nature MuseumStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY0.5 milesEasyAccessible, Historic feature, ViewsNo Dogs
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksGreen Pond/Boston Mine Longer Loop from Elk PenHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.3 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Buttermilk Falls County ParkButtermilk Falls and Long Path in Rockland CountyRockland CountyNY4.0 milesModerateViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Westmoreland Sanctuary (Mt. Kisco, N.Y.)Westmoreland Sanctuary Loop HikeWestchester CountyNY6.0 milesModerateViewsNo Dogs
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationRocks Trail at Ward Pound Ridge ReservationWestchester CountyNY7.5 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, Horses allowed, Fees, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksReeves Brook/Raccoon Brook Hills/Pine Meadow Trails Loop from Reeves MeadowHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Taconic State ParkSouth Taconic Trail – Northern SectionSouthern TaconicsNY6.3 milesStrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Shawangunk Ridge TrailLong Path and Shawangunk Ridge Trail (Wurtsboro, N.Y.)Long Distance TrailsNY10.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Storm King State ParkButter Hill/Stillman/By-Pass Trail Loop from Route 9WStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY2.5 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkFurnace Loop/Indian Hill Loop Trails from Hall RoadSterling ForestNY4.3 milesModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Saxon Woods ParkSaxon Woods Park Southern LoopWestchester CountyNY2.7 milesEasyPublic TransportationAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkSugarloaf Mountain and Breakneck Ridge TrailEast Hudson HighlandsNY6.0 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State Park PreserveFishkill Ridge Conservation Area from Pocket RoadEast Hudson HighlandsNY6.8 milesModerate to StrenuousViews, WaterfallAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkShavertown Trail on Perch Lake Mountain in CatskillsCatskillsNY5.3 milesModerateViewsAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksAlmost Perpendicular/Claudius Smith Den LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY4.7 milesModerate to StrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksGoshen and Stevens MountainsHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY7.0 milesModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on leash
Hudson Highlands State ParkBreakneck Ridge LoopEast Hudson HighlandsNY2.8 milesStrenuousPublic Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Hunt-Parker Memorial Sanctuary and Mount Holly SanctuaryWestchester County Sanctuary RambleWestchester CountyNY7.6 milesModerateWoodsNo Dogs
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksSilvermine Lake LoopHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY3.8 milesModerateHistoric feature, Views, WoodsAllowed on leash
Black Rock ForestBlack Rock Mountain/Hill of Pines/Rattlesnake Hill Loop from Mine Hill RoadStorm King and Black Rock ForestNY8.4 milesStrenuousSwimming, ViewsAllowed on leash
Fahnestock State ParkCatfish Loop TrailFahnestock State ParkNY4.9 milesEasy to ModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Long Path/Old Erie Railroad Bed (Rockland County, N.Y.)Long Path/Old Erie Railroad Bed Loop (Piermont to Nyack)Rockland CountyNY10.0 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksLong Path to Long Mountain Summit in Harriman State ParkHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY2.0 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Shawangunk Ridge State ForestRed Trail/Shawangunk Ridge Trail LoopShawangunk MountainsNY3.4 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Cranberry Lake PreserveCranberry Lake Preserve LoopWestchester CountyNY3.0 milesEasyHistoric feature, Waterfall, WoodsNo Dogs
Catskill ParkPlateau Mountain Via Warner Creek TrailCatskillsNY8.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Van Cortlandt ParkVan Cortlandt ParkNew York CityNY3.0 milesEasyHistoric feature, Public TransportationAllowed on leash
Ward Pound Ridge ReservationNorthern Loop along Cross River in Ward Pound Ridge ReservationWestchester CountyNY4.6 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksRamapo Escarpment and Pine Meadow Lake from Town of Ramapo Equestrian CenterHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.2 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Catskill ParkBalsam Lake Mountain from Beaver Kill RoadCatskillsNY4.4 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed off leash
Catskill ParkPlatte Clove to Overlook Mountain via Codfish Point and Echo LakeCatskillsNY13.0 milesModerate to StrenuousHistoric feature, Views, WaterfallAllowed off leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksWest Mountain Loop from Anthony Wayne Recreation AreaHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY6.2 milesModerate to StrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Sterling Forest State ParkSterling Lake LoopSterling ForestNY4.2 milesEasy to ModerateHistoric feature, ViewsAllowed on leash
Blydenburgh County ParkStump Pond Loop TrailLong IslandNY5.4 milesEasyHistoric feature, Public Transportation, ViewsAllowed on leash
Harriman-Bear Mountain State ParksBald Mountain/Doodletown Loop from Route 9WHarriman-Bear Mountain State ParksNY5.0 milesStrenuousViewsAllowed on leash
Appalachian National Scenic TrailAppalachian Trail North of Route 17A in Warwick, NYLong Distance TrailsNY4.8 milesModerateViewsAllowed on leash
Mohonk PreserveBonticou CragShawangunk MountainsNY3.0 milesStrenuousFees, ViewsAllowed on leash
Skyline PreserveSkyline Preserve LoopWyanokiesNJ3.5 milesModerateViews, WoodsAllowed on Leash

New York State – 46 Adirondack High Peaks

MountainElevation (ft)Difficulty
(1-7, 1 is easiest)
Ascent (ft)LengthHiketimeDog-Friendly
Mt. Marcy5344’53166’14.8 miles10 hoursYes
Algonquin Peak5114’52936’9.6 miles9 hoursYes
Mt. Haystack4960’73570’17.8 miles12 hoursYes
Mt. Skylight4926’74265’17.9 miles15 hoursYes
Whiteface Mtn.4867’42535’10.4 miles8.5 hoursYes
Dix Mtn.4857’52800’13.2 miles10 hoursYes
Gray Peak4840’74178’16 miles14 hoursYes
Iroquois Peak4840’63250’11.6 miles8.5 hoursYes
Basin Mtn.4827’63650’16.5 miles11 hoursYes
Gothics4736’54070’10 miles9 hoursYes
Mt. Colden4714’5285015.2 miles10 hoursYes
Giant Mtn.4627’43050’6 miles7.5 hoursYes
Nippletop4620’54050’12.6 miles10 hoursYes
Santanoni Peak4607’52860’11.4 miles10 hoursYes
Mt. Redfield4606’73225’17.5 miles14 hoursYes
Wright Peak4580’42400’7 miles7 hoursYes
Saddleback Mtn.4515’52990’13.4 miles10 hoursYes
Panther Peak4442’63762’17.6 miles13.5 hoursYes
Tabletop Mtn.4427’53660’15.2 miles13 hoursYes
Rocky Peak Ridge4420’64500’13.4 miles11 hoursYes
Macomb Mtn.4405’52344’8.4 miles8 hoursYes
Armstrong Mtn.4400’53734’12.7 miles11 hoursYes
Hough Peak4400’63200’13.7 miles11 hoursYes
Seward Mtn.4361’73490’16 miles17 hoursYes
Mt. Marshall4360’62575’14 miles11 hoursYes
Allen Mtn.4340’72540’16.2 miles13 hoursYes
Big Slide Mtn.4240’42800’9.4 miles8 hoursYes
Esther Mtn.4240’43020’9.4 miles7.5 HoursYes
Upper Wolfjaw4185’53619’12.7 miles11 hoursYes
Lower Wolfjaw4175’42825’8.7 miles8 hoursYes
Street Mtn.4166’62115’8.8 miles9.5 hoursYes
Phelps Mtn.4161’53394’10 miles9 hoursYes
Mt. Donaldson4140’73490’17 miles17 hoursYes
Seymour Mtn.4120’62370’14 miles11 hoursYes
Sawteeth4100’42975’11.8 miles9 hoursYes
Cascade Mtn.4098’21940’4.8 miles5 hoursYes
South Dix4060’63050’11.5 miles12 hoursYes
Porter Mtn.4059’32700’7.6 miles5.5 hoursYes
Mt. Colvin4057’42130’10.8 miles10 hoursYes
Mt. Emmons4040’73490’18 miles18 hoursYes
Dial Mtn.4020’53450’10 miles9 hoursYes
Grace Peak4012’63002’12.5 miles12 hoursYes
Blake3960’43270’13.6 miles12 hoursYes
Cliff Mtn.3960’62160’17.2 miles12 hoursYes
Nye Mtn.3895’61844’7.5 miles8.5 hoursYes
Couchsachraga Peak3820’63140’15 miles12 hoursYes