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Hiking in New York City: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 40 hiking trails in New York City by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine

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Hiking in New York City

Our favourites in New York City

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in New York City

40 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Central Park

New York

  • 2 hr 30 min walk
  • 10.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Marine Park

Brooklyn

  • 48 min walk
  • 3.2 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Astoria Park

Astoria

  • 45 min walk
  • 2.5 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

North Woods

New York

  • 30 min walk
  • 1.6 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Amy Park

New York

  • 20 min walk
  • 0.8 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

See the trails

Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 2 of our 40 trails, not allowed on 1, to be confirmed for 37 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 40 trails in New York City; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in New York City?

We list 40: 40 easy.

Which hike should I start with in New York City?

Among the 40 easy trails, start with Lincoln Terrace / Arthur S. Somers Park (0.8 km, 15 min), New York Butte (15 min) and McCarren Park (1.6 km, 20 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in New York City?

Dogs are allowed on 2 of our 40 trails, including Bronx River Park and Great Kills Park. They are not allowed on 1: Beginning of High Line. For 37 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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