Labyrinth and the Lemon Squeeze
Scramble and squeeze through a massive jumble of rocks before enjoying breathtaking views of New York’s Shawangunks from Sky Top Tower.
Viewpoint
The Gunks Overnighter: Sam’s Point and Bonticou Crag
Hiking at Sam’s Point Preserve and Bonticou Crag with an overnight stay in New Paltz, NY.
Sam’s Point Preserve – Ice Caves, Verkeerder Kill Falls, High Point
Explore an ice cave, a waterfall, and enjoy spectacular views of the Shawangunks region and the Catskill mountains.
Terrace Pond North
Rugged, rocky trail that runs along a ridge with many expansive viewpoints before arriving at Terrace Pond.
Lemon Squeezer – Appalachian Trail
Scramble through the Lemon Squeezer – a narrow rock crevice on the Appalachian Trail – and hike past Island Pond, Green Pond, and the Valley of Boulders.
West Mountain, The Timp, Doodletown
Enjoy views of Bear Mountain Bridge, Perkins Tower, the Hudson River, and NY – and hike through Doodletown, the remains of a town from the 1700s.
Sterling Forest – Bare Rock and Fire Tower
Enjoy big views of Greenwood Lake from Bare Rock and a 360° panorama from Sterling Forest’s fire tower.
Black Rock and Hogencamp Mountain
Plenty of views and a few old mines on a hike up Black Rock and Hogencamp Mountain in Harriman State Park, NY.
Jackie Jones Fire Tower, Big Hill, and Three Reservoirs
Expansive views from a fire tower and Big Hill, a few ruins, and hiking old woods roads past three pretty reservoirs.
Seven Hills, HTS, Raccoon Brook, Pine Meadow
Plenty of viewpoints, hills, and scrambling plus Pine Meadow Lake in Harriman State Park, NY.
Seven Hills, HTS, Pine Meadow
Hike the Seven Hills trail for plenty of views and fun scrambling in Harriman State Park.
Baldpate Mountain – Ted Stiles Preserve
Hike that includes a view towards the Delaware River and passes a few old farm buildings.
Four Birds Trail – Wildcat Ridge
A rugged trail through a very pretty area, with several stream hops and views from a hawk watch.
Torne Mountain and Osio Rock
Climb Torne Mountain and enjoy view after view before reaching Osio Rock for a 360° panorama.
Pyramid Mountain – Tripod Rock
Hike to three large glacial erratics – Tripod Rock, Whale Head Rock, and Bear Rock – as well as two overlooks.