This 5.5-mile moderate hike in nearby Ramapo Mountain State Forest leads to a group of abandoned millstones and a large patch of prickly pear cactus.

This five-mile moderate hike in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Morris County goes by two unusual glacial erratics—Tripod Rock and Bear Rock—and reaches several

This three-mile, easy-to-moderate hike along the Palisades, beginning at the State Line Lookout in Alpine, features many panoramic views over the Hudson River and Westchester

This 7.5-mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike loops around Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in the northeastern corner of Westchester County. The reservation, opened in 1938, is the largest

If you’re looking for a short, easy hike near home, this hike is perfect for you. It covers only one mile, and the route is

This three-mile moderate hike from the upper parking area on Skyline Drive in Oakland is one of the most interesting hikes in Ramapo Mountain State

This six-mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike traverses a spectacular but little-used area in Abram S. Hewitt State Forest near Greenwood Lake. The hike traverses outcrops of puddingstone

This strenuous hike is only about four miles long, but it involves an elevation gain of nearly 1,200 feet in only 1.4 miles. The hike

This 4.6-mile moderate hike in Harriman State Park goes by two lakes and reaches several viewpoints. Particularly outstanding are the views of Long Mountain, Turkey

This 3.7-mile hike in the East Hudson Highlands features a series of spectacular views up and down the Hudson River. It also traverses an historic

This 4.7-mile hike on the yellow-blazed Terrace Pond West Loop is one of most interesting and enjoyable hikes in New Jersey. You’ll climb to a