Regions

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Appalachian Trail Region | Hiking the AT in NY and NJThe Appalachian National Scenic Trail from Delaware Water Gap to Connecticut
Bearfort Ridge and Wawayanda RegionNJBearfort 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 MapNew Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Catskills RegionNY35 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 | New Maps for Hiking the CatskillsNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Central Jersey RegionNJThis 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 RegionNYParks 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 RegionNYWith 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Fahnestock State Park RegionNYThis 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Harriman-Bear Mountain State Parks RegionNYTwo 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 MapsNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Highlands Trail Region | Hike the Highlands Trail in NY and NJWhen complete the Highlands Trail will extend from the Delaware River in New Jersey, across the Hudson River in New York, to the Connecticut border.
Hike the Wallkill Valley Loop (Trail)NYThe Wallkill Valley Loop (WVL) is a 117 mile long hiking route that circles the Wallkill River valley using the existing trail right-of-ways of four different long distance hiking trails. This is a virtual route; there are no signs along the way that indicate you are following the WVL.
Hudson River Greenway Trail Region | Hike the Hudson River Greenway TrailNYThis 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 RegionNJBehind 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 RegionNJParalleling 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 MapKittatinny Trails - Hiking Guide Book
Long Island RegionNYNo 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)Extending 350+ miles from the George Washington Bridge to Altamont, near Albany, the Long Path is a thread connecting many of New York's parks, preserves, and state forest lands.
Morris County RegionNJTrails include rugged footpaths in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp. New Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
New York City RegionNYMore 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.Take a Hike New York City
Palisades RegionThe 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Pinelands RegionNJThe 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
Ramapo Mountains RegionNJMiles of trails close to the highly developed areas of Bergen and Passaic counties make these mountains a favorite destination. North Jersey Trails MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated Guide
Rockland County RegionNYAlthough 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Schunemunk Mountain RegionNYThis 8-mile long ridge is geologically unlike nearby mountains, being formed from sedimentary deposits including the lovely pink, pebble-studded puddingstone. West Hudson Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Shawangunk Mountains RegionNYThe “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 MapShawangunks Trail Companion
Shawangunk Ridge Trail | Hike the Shawangunk Ridge TrailNYThe Shawangunk Ridge Trail begins at High Point State Park in New Jersey and runs 41 miles northward along the dramatic Shawangunk Ridge to Minnewaska State Park Preserve.Shawangunk Trails MapGuide to the Long Path (OUT OF PRINT - DO NOT ORDER)
Southern Taconics RegionTrails 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Sterling Forest RegionNYThe Sterling Forest area includes over 20,000 acres of parkland, featuring dense second-growth woodlands, lakes and marshes.Sterling Forest Trails MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Storm King and Black Rock Forest RegionNYStorm 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 MapNew York Walk Book: A companion to the New Jersey Walk Book
Watchungs RegionNJThe Watchungs consist of three narrow, curved ridges that extend from Bound Brook north to Oakland/Mahwah.North Jersey Trails MapNew Jersey Walk Book: A companion to the New York Walk Book
Westchester County RegionNYThis 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 RegionNJWithin 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 MapHiking the Jersey Highlands - Illustrated Guide