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Appalachian Trail Region | Hiking the AT in NY and NJ NY/NJ The Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Delaware Water Gap to Connecticut Appalachian Trail Guide to New York-New Jersey Appalachian Trail Guide to New York-New Jersey
Bearfort Ridge and Wawayanda Region NJ Bearfort Ridge is one of the most picturesque mountain ridges in all of New Jersey. West of the ridge includes much former farmland with many old woods roads. North Jersey Trails Map New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Catskills Region NY 35 peaks and ridges in the Catskills have elevations of 3,500 feet or more; 19 of them have maintained trails to their summits. Hundreds of miles of trails of all degrees of difficulty. Catskill Trails Map Set - Maps for Hiking the Catskills New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Central Jersey Region NJ This area presents a wide range of trail opportunities – rail trails, towpaths, ravines, wooded hills, meadows, wetlands, and former fields in this region covering Mercer, Monmouth, Hunterdon and Warren counties. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Dutchess County Region NY Parks in this bucolic farm region historic homes, Hudson River panoramas, nature preserves, and 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail. New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
East Hudson Highlands Region NY With rugged hills dropping 1000 feet into the Hudson River, many of the metropolitan area's most spectacular hikes are found in the Highlands. East Hudson Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Fahnestock State Park Region NY This region is centered on a large park in Putnam County of over 12,000 acres with a large lake and many ponds and streams. East Hudson Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks Region NY Two parks operated jointly with 52,000 acres of rugged landscape and 235 miles of trails in the New York metropolitan area. Harriman-Bear Mountain Trails Maps - Bear Mountain Trail Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Highlands Trail Region | Hike the Highlands Trail in NY and NJ NY/NJ When complete the Highlands Trail will extend from the Delaware River in New Jersey, across the Hudson River in New York, to the Connecticut border. New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Hudson River Greenway Trail Region | Hike the Hudson River Greenway Trail NY This trail system includes riverside walking trails, rail-trail corridors, a water trail, and bike and auto routes. It aims to connect the valley's historic, cultural, and recreational resources.
Jersey Shore Region NJ Behind sandy shores are paths through teeming marshes, patches of forest, rolling hills, and historic travel routes. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Kittatinnies Region NJ Paralleling the 40-mile stretch of the Delaware River from Port Jervis to the Delaware Water Gap is the long, wooded ridge of the Kittatinnies with elevations of 1,400 to 1,800 feet. Kittatinny Trails Map Kittatinny Trails - Hiking Guide Book
Long Island Region NY No mountains, but many trails,often along shore lines of rivers, ocean, or Long Island Sound. Hiking Long Island - Guide Book
Long Path | Hike the Long Path (Trail) NY/NJ Extending 347 miles from Fort Lee Historical Park in New Jersey to NY Route 146 in Altamont, near Albany, the Long Path is a thread connecting many of New York's parks, preserves, and state forest lands.
Morris County Region NJ Trails include rugged footpaths in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp. Jersey Highlands: Central North Region Trails Map Hiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated Guide
New York City Region NY More than 26,000 acres of city parkland can be found across the five boroughs and offer a surprising array of walks along wetlands, rivers, historic paths, and cultivated woodlands and gardens.
Palisades Region NY/NJ The giant pillars of traprock making up The Palisades are a unique and imposing geological formation, offering stunning views of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Hudson Palisades Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Pinelands Region NJ The Pinelands is a nearly one-million acre block of wilderness covering relatively level land on New Jersey's coastal plain, crossed by miles of sand roads and some marked trails. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Pocono Mountains (PA) PA From walking along the Delaware River to hiking a mountain top trail with extremely steep and rough grades, this region offers a variety of hiking experiences.
Ramapo Mountains Region NJ Miles of trails close to the highly developed areas of Bergen and Passaic counties make these mountains a favorite destination. North Jersey Trails Map Hiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated Guide
RiverWalk (Westchester Co.) NY A long distance trail along the Hudson River which is entirely within Westchester County. It coincides with the Hudson River Greenway Trail. The planning department has a tentative route, but there are many pieces which have not been completed. Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NY
Rockland County Region NY Although Rockland County is one of the smallest counties in New York State, it is home to many state county and town parks and is almost one third parkland. Hudson Palisades Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Schunemunk Mountain Region NY This 8-mile long ridge is geologically unlike nearby mountains, being formed from sedimentary deposits including the lovely pink, pebble-studded puddingstone. West Hudson Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Shawangunk Mountains Region NY The “Gunks” offer veteran hikers the challenge of rough trails and rock scrambles, while less ambitious hikers may enjoy spectacular views from gentle carriage roads. Shawangunk Trails Map
Shawangunk Ridge Trail | Hike the Shawangunk Ridge Trail NY The Shawangunk Ridge Trail begins at High Point State Park in New Jersey and runs 41 miles northward along the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge to Sam's Point Preserve.
Southern Taconics Region NY/CT/MA Trails offer sweeping views over the adjacent valleys to Mount Greylock to the north, the Catskill Mountains to the west, and the Hudson Highlands to the southwest. South Taconic Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Sterling Forest Region NY The Sterling Forest area includes over 20,000 acres of parkland, featuring dense second-growth woodlands, lakes and marshes. New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Storm King and Black Rock Forest Region NY Storm King looms above the Hudson River on the west. Just behind it, to the southwest, lies Black Rock Forest, the largest sustained area over 1,200 feet in the Highlands. West Hudson Trails Map New York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Watchungs Region NJ The Watchungs consist of three narrow, curved ridges that extend from Bound Brook north to Oakland/Mahwah. North Jersey Trails Map New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Westchester County Region NY This densely populated suburban county has more than 180 parks and over 600 miles of trails. Walkable Westchester - A Walking Guide to Westchester County, NY
Wyanokies Region NJ Within view of New York City's skyline, elevations vary from 400 to 1300 feet. Scenic vistas, streams and waterfalls can be enjoyed on trails in state forest and watershed lands. North Jersey Trails Map Hiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated Guide