Official Selection Updated June 2026

Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in New York City

Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 84+ hiker reviews.

10 selected trails
1.6 to 17.7 km
84+ reviews
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Beginning of High Line trail - hiking in New York City
Beginner

Beginning of High Line

4.8 (10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
#1 New York City
2.3 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
2
Hudson River Greenway trail - hiking in New York City
Beginner

Hudson River Greenway

4.8 (11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
17.7 km
Total distance
5 m
Elevation gain
3
George Washington Bridge Park trail - hiking in New York City
Beginner

George Washington Bridge Park

4.6 (4 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
67 m
Elevation gain
4
The San Remo trail - hiking in New York City
Beginner

The San Remo

4.3 (3 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
122 m
Elevation gain
5
Central Park Sightseeing Bike Rentals And Tours trail - hiking in New York City
Beginner

Central Park Sightseeing Bike Rentals And Tours

4.2 (24 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
10 km
Total distance
15 m
Elevation gain

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