The 20 Best Hiking Trails in New York, NY
These are the 20 highest-rated hiking trails we list in New York, NY, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
Sandy Hook Lighthouse leads, with 4.8 stars from 1,036 reviews; Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead follows at 4.8.
Between them they carry 4,707 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.Sandy Hook Lighthouse
4.8 · 1,036 reviews · New York
The top pick, holding 4.8 stars across 1,036 reviews. Good for kids, restrooms and parking on site.
2.Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead
4.8 · 382 reviews · New York
Rated 4.8 from 382 reviews. Parking on site.
3.South Mountain - Fairy Trail
4.7 · 686 reviews · New York
4.7 stars from 686 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome and parking on site.
5.Campmor
4.6 · 1,080 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 1,080 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Parking on site.
6.Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail
4.6 · 780 reviews · New York
4.6 stars from 780 reviews, one of the most reviewed on this list. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
7.North Woods Loch Double Waterfall
4.7 · 78 reviews · New York
Rated 4.7 from 78 reviews. Dogs welcome.
8.Closter Nature Center
4.6 · 154 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 154 reviews. Dogs welcome, good for kids and parking on site.
10.Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required)
4.6 · 82 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 82 reviews. Good for kids and parking on site.
11.Carpenter's Loop Fort Lee
4.9 · 17 reviews · New York
Rated 4.9 from 17 reviews. Open around the clock.
12.Hiking Trail - South Mountain Reservoir
4.7 · 23 reviews · New York
Rated 4.7 from 23 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
13.Old Croton Aqueduct Trailhead
4.6 · 32 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 32 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
14.Cunningham Park Southeast Preserve Trail - Trailhead
4.5 · 35 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 35 reviews. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
15.Water Hole Trail Head
4.6 · 18 reviews · New York
Rated 4.6 from 18 reviews. Open around the clock.
16.Oradell Reservoir Trail
4.5 · 22 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 22 reviews. Open around the clock.
17.Palisades overlook
4.5 · 20 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 20 reviews. Parking on site. Open around the clock.
19.Forest Park Blue Trail Head
4.5 · 17 reviews · New York
Rated 4.5 from 17 reviews. Open around the clock.
Common questions
What is the best hiking trail in New York, NY?
Sandy Hook Lighthouse ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,036 Google reviews.
Which hiking trails in New York, NY allow dogs?
South Mountain - Fairy Trail, Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail, North Woods Loch Double Waterfall, Closter Nature Center and Hiking Trail - South Mountain Reservoir, among others, are listed as dog-friendly.
Which hiking trails in New York, NY are good for kids?
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Trail, Closter Nature Center, Ravine and Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary (Membership Required) are flagged as family-friendly.
Do these hiking trails have restrooms?
1 of the 20 list restrooms on site. Check each place's page before you go, since facilities can close seasonally.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.