Baxter mountain hike has amazing views and it is very easy also. You can go in then get out as quickly as possible. It doesn’t take a lot of time to get to the viewpoint so it is good for families, tourists and hikers of all fitness level. I just love hikes that offer amazing views with very little effort.… Read more ...
Hiking Trails
Azure Mountain Hike
This is a very easy hike with plenty of views. It is one big ledge that can hold a lot of people. There is a fire tower at the top for 360 degree view. It is an easy hike up and an easy hike down. This is very popular and there are lots of parking spaces. It can get filled … Read more ...
Black Rock Forest Hike
Black rock forest hike is rated moderate but there are a lot of children, and dog walkers that come here. They do not do the whole hike. Most of the time, they just go to the Science Center and then go back. There is really only one good viewpoint which is at Black Rock but this hike will take people … Read more ...
Best Hikes For New York City
These are some of the best hikes for people that live in New York City or NYC that I know of. These are good hikes for people that live in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island and even New Jersey as well. You may have to drive somewhat far to get to the parking lot or trail head. These … Read more ...
Apshawa Preserve Hike
Apshawa Preserve offers amazing trails and this is a great hike that is not that difficult. This is good for beginners because the hike is mostly flat and people can definitely skip the green trail if they are already tired. This hike offers amazing lake views, dams, ruins and more. I did this hike a couple of times in the … Read more ...
Best Hikes In Catskill, New York
Here are some of the best hikes that I know of in Catskills, New York. Catskills has a lot of trails and very good hikes that people should experience. The fall foliage is also very beautiful in this area during October. I highly recommend to travel here for some fall foliage leaf peeping. I often drive for 2-3 hours just … Read more ...
Bull Hill Full Loop (Mount Taurus) Hike
Bull Hill (Mount Taurus) loop hike is a pretty good hike but this is often overshadowed by Breakneck Ridge. The parking lot for both hikes are very close to each other. Most people hike breakneck ridge rather than going to this hike. I still like this hike though. This offers a lot interesting sights to see. I’ve seen a baby … Read more ...
Bake Oven Knob Loop Hike
This is a very easy hike. People can just go to Bake Oven Knob viewpoint then go back for a very quick hike that is less than a mile. The loop is also pretty quick that is only 3 miles. The views are amazing and the parking lot is very big. The terrain is not that hard and there are … Read more ...
Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole Mountain Hike
Blackhead, Black Dome, and Thomas Cole Mountains is a strenuous hike with very good views in the Catskill Mountains. The hike to the top is very strenuous and people will have to do some rock scrambling to get to the top. This is not a good hike for beginners and the parking spot is rather small as well. There are … Read more ...
Bearfort Ridge – Greenwood Lake And Surprise Lake Hike
Greenwood Lake And Surprise Lake hike in Abram S. Hewitt State Forest is very easy for me. There are two ways to do this hike. You can do the 7 mile hike or the 4 mile hike depending on the parking lot that you choose. In this hike, I did the 4 mile length. I will provide the parking lot … Read more ...