Forest Park Hiking Trails

About

Forest Park Hiking Trails sits in New York, NY as one of the city's hiking trails, at Richmond Hill.

Visitors rate it highly — 4.8 out of 5 across 80 Google reviews. That puts it 2nd of the 20 rated hiking trails we list in New York.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM — which makes planning simple. And if it does not suit, 19 more hiking trails in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other hiking trails in New York.

What works

Consistently well reviewed
4.8 stars held across 80 reviews is not a fluke — people keep going back.
2nd best-rated in New York
Measured against the 20 rated hiking trails we track in New York.
Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Easy to pair with a second stop
19 other hiking trails sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.

Worth knowing first

Parking is undocumented
No lot or street parking is recorded against this listing. Assume you are hunting for a kerbside spot.
No easy way to confirm
Neither a phone number nor a website is on file, so there is nobody to check with ahead of a visit.

Planning a visit

General guidance for hiking trails, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Marked trails that can run from a short loop to a half-day out, with the trailhead as the only real commitment.

A good fit for hikers and trail runners looking for a route close to town.

When to go

Start early — trailhead parking is the first thing to disappear on a good weekend. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

What to bring

More water than feels necessary
Shoes with grip
A downloaded map — signal thins out

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Featured in

#4 in Best Hiking Trails in New York, NY

Common questions about Forest Park Hiking Trails

What is Forest Park Hiking Trails?

Forest Park Hiking Trails is a hiking trail in New York, NY, at Richmond Hill.

What are the opening hours at Forest Park Hiking Trails?

Forest Park Hiking Trails is open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day of the week.

Is there parking at Forest Park Hiking Trails?

No parking is recorded for Forest Park Hiking Trails. Expect to look for street parking nearby.

How is Forest Park Hiking Trails rated?

Forest Park Hiking Trails holds 4.8 out of 5 stars from 80 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 19 other hiking trails listed on AllParx, including Carpenter's Loop Fort Lee, Cunningham Park Mountain Bike Trailhead and Sandy Hook Lighthouse.