This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we might make a small commission off any purchases at no additional cost to you.
Following are the hikes I’ve personally done nearby. Please suggest more in the comments and I’ll check them out!
Recommendations
-
Kakiat & Mountain Trail Loop
This is a great hike. It is somewhat challenging with a steep incline and a bit of a rock scramble, but kids can manage it as well. It also has three beautiful lookouts with views from the NYC skyline.
- Hours
- Mon – Sun: Open 24 hours
This is a great hike for all ages. It's quite a challenge and includes a rock scramble, but there are multiple lookouts and you can choose to only do it til the first. I personally find…
-
- Website
- rocklandcountyny.gov
- Phone
- +1 845-364-2670
- Hours
- Mon – Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Nice flat trail in Kakiat Park along a river. It's perfect for an easy, relaxing, short hike in the woods. Also great for kids.
-
Anthony's Nose
This is an amazing hike - not for the faint of heart. It's uphill with some (minor) rock scrambling areas but all the hard work pays off at the peak when you get rewarded with amazing…
-
- Website
- nj.gov
- Phone
- +1 973-657-1688
- Hours
- Mon – Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sun: Closed
This combines a hike with some historical points. At the entrance you can pick up a map and follow along the different structural remains. The trail itself was not very well kept when I was there.
-
Site of Battle of Stony Point with lighthouse, museum and weekly artillery drills and soldier camp reenactment.
- Website
- parks.ny.gov
- Phone
- +1 845-786-2521
- Price range
- Free
- Hours
- Wed to Sat: 9am–5pm; Sun: 12pm–5pm
While not really a hike, I loved this walk. I did it with a stroller and it was easy enough. It takes you around to different artifacts/historical points with signs explaining the historical significance. There's also…
-
Kathryn Gorman Ponds Park Trail
A nice path around some ponds right in Montebello. It's more of a stroll than what I'd call a hike, but makes a nice outing if you just need some fresh air and to stretch your…
-
Hudson River park with small beach for children and a long riverside trail with benches that leads to Rockland Lake Park.
- Website
- parks.ny.gov
- Phone
- 845.268.3020
- Price range
- Parking: $8
- Hours
- Dawn to dusk
Also used as a bike trail, this is a flat gravel path running along the river. Perfect for a peaceful stroll with a river breeze and duck views. I did this with two toddlers and they…
Did you enjoy this article?
4
0
