Easy Hikes New York

Fall Foliage Hike: Cranberry Lake Preserve

**c**ome join us for a leisurely forest bathing hike at Cranberry Lake Preserve, reachable on Metro-North to VALHALLA NO! We are not taking a bath in the forest **WHAT IS FOREST BATHING?** Simply, forest bathing is the Japanese practice of spending time and walking in a relaxed way in a living forest — to "bathe" in its peace and beauty -- and research has found the practice of forest bathing to reduce blood pressure, ease stress, improve mood and sleep, and increase focus and simply recharge the body's batteries. You can read more about it here: **[http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/May-2017/What-Is-Forest-Bathing/](http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/May-2017/What-Is-Forest-Bathing/)** **HIKE HIGHLIGHTS**: Remnants of quarry operations, old stone walls, a small cascade, and **scenic 20,000 year old glacial lake, Cranberry Lake**, are features on this hike at Cranberry Lake Preserve. **GETTING THERE:** We'll meet at Grand Central to take the 9:14AM Metro-North to VALHALLA station. **AGENDA**: Once we get to Valhalla, we'll pick up Uber for a 6-min ride (2 miles) to Cranberry Lake Preserve. It's also possible to walk from Kensico Dam Plaza to Cranberry Lake Preserve (about 20-30 min walk over a busy Mt. Kisco Road). **TRAIL MAP**: [https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/images/stories/pdfs/2026cranberrylakepreservetrailmap.pdf](https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/images/stories/pdfs/2026cranberrylakepreservetrailmap.pdf) After hike we'll make our way back to Valhalla. We'll then explore **[Kensico Dam Plaza](https://parks.westchestergov.com/kensico-dam-plaza)** and "The Rising" sculpture, a memorial to those Westchester residents who perished on September 11. **HIKE INTENSITY**: Easy breezy to moderate. There are some minor uphill and downhill but nothing strenuous **TOTAL MILEAGE**: up to about 6-7 MILES, maybe more...who the heck can tell? **PACE**: Hiking pace will be **LEISURELY AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND.** Throughout day, we'll have lunch, water and snack breaks as needed; as well as taking time to savor the sights and sounds of nature, take photos, hug some trees, and most importantly, socialize with your fellow hikers. **NO SPEED DEMONS!!!!** T**HE IMPORTANT STUFF:** * Dress in non-cotton layers. * Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking - * Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated. * Bring lunch and snacks for yourself. * Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home. **DURATION**: I cannot guarantee finishing time. We will finish when we finish **WEATHER**: Rain or extreme heat and humidity will cancel. **MEETUP FEE:** a $2.00 meetup fee will be collected to help defray the cost of keeping this group going **LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.**

Sunday Hike: Kaaterskill Falls [Transportation Included]

**To attend this event, simply RSVPing on Meetup isn’t enough — you must book through our website to secure your spot.** **TO ATTEND YOU MUST BOOK ► [HERE](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/kaaterskill-falls-10-04-26/)** **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)** **Kaaterskill Falls** **Join us for an unforgettable hike to Kaaterskill Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in New York!** This moderate trail leads to a stunning two-tier cascade dropping 260 feet, with scenic viewpoints and a dramatic natural setting along the way. We’ll climb stone steps, visit a viewing platform, and explore both the upper and lower falls while enjoying fresh air and great company. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced hiker, this adventure offers breathtaking views and a perfect way to connect with nature. Let’s explore together! Pack your favorite sandwich and drink, we will have a snack break on the trail. *We’re getting away from the city to forget about timing, enjoy nature, and connect with others. If you’re looking to make new outdoorsy friends, you’ve found the perfect place. If you’re seeking a fast-paced group, this might not be the right fit.* 🗺️ About the Hike * Small Group Experience: 2 - 20 OutYorkers. * Hiking Route: [AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-642eaa3-622?sh=victor-gavidia&utm_campaign=memory&unfurl=false&showMemory=true) * Difficulty: Easy - Moderate. The perceived difficulty may increase if you are a beginner hiker or not physically active. * Elevation Gain: 735 (115 mt) * Highest Elevation: 2,142 ft (653 mt) * Lowest Elevation: 1,756 ft (536 mt) * Hiking Distance: 6.34 mi (10.20 km) * Hiking Time: 4h. This could change according to the group pace. ✅ **Included:** **According to Selected Package.** ❌ **Not Included:** Anything not mentioned in the selected package. **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)**

Hump Day Hike @ Mills Reservation

Let's walk up Broadway to Old New York's past

Joppenberg Mountain/Snyder Estate Hike + Apple Picking

\*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/joppenberg-mountain-snyder-estate-hike/ \*\*RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com\*\* **Cost: $90 General members / $80 Lifetime VIP Members. Includes: transportation to and from the transportation to all of the activities from Poughkeepsie, guide fees, park fees, orchard admission.** Join us for a beautiful Spring day in the Hudson Valley for an amazing dual hike in Rosendale NY. There will be 3 fun “mini hikes” Each hike is moderate and includes amazing views and history! **Hike Host/Guide:** Dave Cervini **What To Expect:** First we will enjoy an easy hike at The Snyder Estate home of the Widow Jane Cement Mine, a half mile stroll that bring you past the awesome mine caves from the 1800’s. We’ll stop for lunch there After lunch we’ll head to The Rosendale Train Trestle a pedestrian walkway high over the Rondout Creek. Then it is on to Joppenberg Mountain at 1.5 mile moderate hike with a 500 foot elevation gain that offers stunning views of the valley and Rondout Creek. Following the hike you will have a chance to explore Main Street in Rosendale then we’ll stop at a local orchard for apple picking, cider donuts and hard cider. **Cost** $90 General members / $80 Lifetime VIP Members. Includes: transportation to and from the transportation to all of the activities from Poughkeepsie, guide fees, park fees, orchard admission. **Not Included:** Lunch, train fare/ apples. We will stop at a local deli prior to the hike for those who do not bring their own lunch. **How Do I Get There?** You can take the 8:56am Metro North Train from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie or you can drive to meet our van at the station. You can also take Amtrak to Poughkeepsie as long as you arrive by 11am. **Can I come alone?** Yes 99% of those attending will likely be traveling on their own. **How Hard Is The Hike?** The Snyder Estate is fairly flat, very easy. The Joppenberg Mountain hike is considered moderate 4-5 out of 10 difficulty. Hiking shoes are recommended but sneakers would be fine. **Ages:** 21+ **Venue:** Take the 8:56am Metro-North train from Grand Central to Poughkeepsie **Address:** or Drive to Meet the group at PK Train Station, New York, Poughkeepsie \*\***Get tickets here:** https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/joppenberg-mountain-snyder-estate-hike/

Riverside, 72nd Street to Fort Tryon

A walk along the upper level of Riverside Park from 72nd St. to Fort Tryon with brief stops at Grants Tomb, Riverbank State Park, St. Francis Cabrini Shrine, Heather Garden. Bring water, lunch, and snack. About 8 miles at a moderate pace on paved and unpaved paths. **Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/) to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/). This walk will count for 8 miles of your total.** **Guests**: If you plan to bring a guest, please forward them this guest waiver and make sure they sign it before coming to the walk: [https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8)

Peripatetic 3 Boroughs

**Take the Great Saunter Fall Challenge. [Register here](https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/ "https://shorewalkers.org/join-a-saunter/") to walk 32 miles over 16 days, starting Oct. 3. Help Shorewalkers support our parks by donating $10 to participate, with all fees going to [Riverside Park Conservancy](https://riversideparknyc.org/ "https://riversideparknyc.org/"). This walk will count for 14 miles of your total.** We will meet 915 at Court Square, Long Island City (7,E, G) for a 930 sharp start and end at Bowling Green in Manhattan. Approximately 13-14 miles depending on how much we decide to wander. We will head over to the Long Island City water side park, cross the Pulaski bridge, go along the Brooklyn shoreline, take the Manhattan Bridge and walk across to the West side to meander to the bottom of Manhattan. Pace will be steady and brisk, 3+ miles per hour, very few rest stops, some ups and downs. Bring water, snacks, lunch. Contact Jack McCleland day of walk by text 347 633 6350 with any questions. or by email JGMwolf@gmail.com in advance.

Friday Hike: Sugarloaf Hill

**To attend this event, simply RSVPing on Meetup isn’t enough — you must book through our website to secure your spot.** **TO ATTEND YOU MUST BOOK ► [HERE](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/sugarloaf-hill-09-25-26/)** **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)** **Sugarloaf Hill** **Join us to this moderate to challenging hike at Sugarloaf Hill.** Wander lush forest trails and enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature as you climb to a stunning summit. From the top, **take in breathtaking views of the Hudson River and vibrant seasonal scenery.** Ideal for hikers seeking a challenging adventure with spectacular vistas in New York’s great outdoors. Pack your favorite sandwich and drink, we will have a snack break on the trail. *We’re getting away from the city to forget about timing, enjoy nature, and connect with others. If you’re looking to make new outdoorsy friends, you’ve found the perfect place. If you’re seeking a fast-paced group, this might not be the right fit.* 🗺️ About the Hike * Small Group Experience: 2 - 15 OutYorkers. * Hiking Route: [AllTrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/es/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-sugarloaf-hill-trail-4fd5aad?u=i&sh=ypq48e) * Difficulty: Moderate - Challenging. The perceived difficulty may increase if you are a beginner hiker or not physically active. * Elevation Gain: 892 ft (272 mt) * Highest Elevation: 758 ft (231 mt) * Lowest Elevation: 16 ft (5 mt) * Hiking Distance: 6.20 mi (10 km) * Hiking Time: 3h 30m. This could change according to the group pace. ✅ **Included:** **Hike led by a New York State licensed wilderness guide.** ❌ **Not Included:** Train ticket or any other services or products not mentioned. **EXPLORE MORE ADVENTURES HERE ►** **[Upcoming Events](https://outyork.com/new-york-hiking-tours/)**

Free 3 Mile Walk in Central Park Every Saturday

Come join us for a free 3 mile walk in Central Park every Saturday. We'll be departing at 10am from the Bridle Path entering the park from the 90th St. & 5th Ave. entrance. We’re the NYC Chapter of Ever Walk – an international movement to encourage people to walk together to enhance physical and mental health. Founded by one of the greatest women athletes of our time, Diana Nyad, and her coach and friend, Bonnie Stoll. Diana swam from Cuba to Florida in shark infested waters without a shark cage - check the movie NYAD on Netflix if you want to be inspired! **The Basics** * **DISTANCE:** 3'ish miles round trip. * **START:** Meet at 9:55am and leave right after instructions and announcements. We really do! * **DURATION:** About 90 minutes - 2 hours. * **PACE:** 23 minute mile conversational pace. If you can walk a city block in about a minute and a half, that’s our pace. * **PATHS:** Mainly on a mixture of dirt and asphalt paths with small rolling hills, and sometimes wooded trails and steps. * **MEETUP SPOT:** Start and finish in the same Central Park location every week on the Bridle Path (dirt path) - enter the park from 90th St. & 5th Ave. and cross the road with runners and cyclists. Look for 30-50 smiling faces in front of the John Purroy Mitchel Monument on the stone wall below the reservoir. * **WEATHER:** We walk rain or shine! * **BATHROOMS:** On your own. No stops. * **RELEASE:** If you participate in a walk you are responsible for yourself and agree not to hold the *EverWalk* organization, its leaders or members liable in any way for any injuries or damage which may occur as a result of your participation. **The Vibe** * **FRIENDLY: All are welcome! 🏳️‍🌈** * **FUN:** Every walk is an adventure. We acknowledge special park events, celebrate national awareness days when we can and explore different parts of the park. * **DOGS:** On leash dogs that are dog and people friendly are welcome to join. * **SOCIAL:** We take pics and make reels and post on social media. **Walk Announcements:** Find us on Meetup, Facebook, Next Door, Patch News Events (Central Park and the Upper East Side), The West Side Rag, Instagram, and TikTok. **Links:** **Merch:** https://shop.everwalk.com/collections/print-on-demand-products?page=2 **Can't wait to walk with you!** **Ann Marie**

Tree Walk: A Canopy of Stories

Shorewalkers is hosting this walk in celebration of [City of Forest Day](https://forestforall.nyc/). **REGISTRATION OPENS September 19.** Space is limited. We’ll learn to recognize some trees in the city by learning stories about them. We’ll walk in beautiful parks to get to know a sampling of trees, and venture on neighborhood sidewalks and see the trees as street plantings. **MEET** at the pedestrian entrance to Fort Tryon Park, Margaret Corbin Circle, in upper Manhattan. Take A train to 190th Street, exit station via the elevator by the token booth. After exiting the elevator, go up the outdoor stairs on your right to street level. At the street, you’ll see the entrance to Fort Tryon Park to your right, across the traffic circle (not the playground straight ahead)**.** **START TIME: Arrive at 10:00. Walk begins at 10:15.** END TIME: Approx 1:30pm'ish. End time is not exact. End location: 168th St and Broadway, with options to drop out earlier or extend further. The end location is at a subway station. **Distance:** The walk is designed to suit whatever distance you want to go. The route is about 3.5 miles, with easy drop-out spots for those who want a shorter walk. For those looking to walk a longer distance on their own, there are options to extend the route. We’ll never be far from public transportation. Pace: Moderate, with frequent pauses to pay attention to the trees Terrain: Sidewalks with sections on grass. The route includes hills and stairs. Restrooms are located throughout the route. Contact: To reach walk leader before the walk: text 917-847-1536 (no phone calls, please). **Note:** This event is free and open to non-Shorewalkers members to register, but non-members and guests must sign our Waiver and Release: ([https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8](https://tinyurl.com/28cez6j8)) You will need a free Meetup account to register.

Anthony's Nose Hike!

Let's meet up to hike Anthony's Nose! We will be taking the 6:56AM train from grand central that gets into Manitou at 8:10 AM. We will meet at the Manitou train station and depart from the station at 8:15AM. I will post my cell number in the comments the day before. The hike itself is ~2.5 mile round trip. The walk from the Manitou train station to the Anthony's nose trail head is about 1.7 miles, making the total out and back (ending back at manitou station) ~6 miles. I will keep my eye on the weather to make sure no rain in the forecast. Bring hiking boots, water, and snacks. 🙂 🥾🍁

HASTINGS ON HUDSON’S HILLSIDE WOODS

**SUN. SEP. 27. DOBBS FERRY TO HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON’S HILLSIDE WOODS.** A *hilly* 8 mile hike with a coda in Quarry Park. Descents include one over rocks and another down 60+ stone steps. Limited to 25 *hikers*. Meet Grand Central Terminal (near Information booth, clock above) at 9:00 am for 9.25 Metro North train to Dobbs Ferry. Round Trip fare about $27. (Get RT ticket. (Seniors half) (**Check train times!)** Leader: Clive Morrick, 646-519-0905, [clive.morrick@gmail.com.](http://clive.morrick@gmail.com.) Nonmembers $5.00.