Returned just to enjoy this amazing, local, park. Seems used by mostly dog walkers, or individuals…read moreexercising in some manner. The board walk is wonderful, as makes it wheel chair accessible, if you like to view the huge marches. We enjoy hiking. The trail, and any challenge that follow the creeks.

Cute little park to visit. Very small, not much walking. the views are beautiful. Great to read a…read morebook if you want or just look at the views.

I visited Hudson Highlands State Park for the first time to hike the Blue Trail, also known as the…read moreCornish Trail. It was only my third time hiking, and that's when I realized how much I love hiking. I definitely plan to hike more often. The Blue Trail is considered beginner-friendly, I found parts of it a bit challenging because of the incline. Still, the effort was worth it, the view of South Beacon Mountain was absolutely beautiful. The hike itself was a great experience, especially with friends. Near the train station, there are small shops where you can grab food, drinks, or any last-minute supplies. There are also restrooms by the station and portable toilet near the trail areas. I would definitely come back to hike there again, maybe do the red trail.

One of the best hikes that I have gone on this year! Initially, we were going to do the Bull Hill…read moreFull Loop which is an estimated 3-4 hours. This is definitely a moderate trail. If you go in the winter, take caution with the ice when climbing to the top. After about an hour into the trail, you will see a sign to continue on the Full Loop or the Short Loop. When we reached that point, we switched to the Bull Hill Short Loop. It took around 3 hours to complete. The trails have beautiful views! You will see other hikers, but everyone keeps a safe distance. Take time to stop and enjoy the surrounding. There are portable toilets at the beginning of the trail with hand sanitizers if you need to use a bathroom.

Incredible views of the Hudson valley in a clear day. The hike is well worth it once the first part…read moreof the hike is done. Make sure to wear hiking shoes and hydration and a snack to munch on. Definitely a better experience doing it with friends.

As much as I love breakneck ridge trail, it's way too long to get to the fire tower. This is a…read moregreat trail to quickly get to the fire tower. A few things to know about the hike: Level of difficultly: Medium to hard depending on your conditioning. I hike almost every other weekend. And this trail was not difficult at all. However, the beginning of the trail is tough with the steep incline. But it levels off after 20-40 minutes of hiking. Scenery: The view is absolutely stunning from the fire tower outlook. You see endless mountains and you can see the outline of New York City. Traffic: When I came here a year ago the trail was pretty quiet but this year it's been pretty busy. It was tough to climb the tower because there were a lot of people but there's so many other spots to just sit and enjoy the view. Dog friendly: This hiking trail is dog friendly

Seeing pictures is one thing, but the hike is a whole another story. Let's just say a lot of ups…read moreand downs and rocks in the way; but that's not all. Getting to the peak has loads of great views. Some places on the trail is pretty unclear where to go, as we ended going off the trail. It took a bit to notice, and I was asking to my friend, "where's the red marker?" 15 minutes in (see photo). We ended up turning around. Silly us. Just keep an eye out for it on the tree barks. If someone's not in best shape, it's good to stop once in awhile to catch a breath. Go slow in areas where it's very steep. On a side note, *Definitely bring water bottles.* We never got to the end of the trail, but that will be for another trip.

So the parking lot is kind of small, there's room for just a handful of cars. Next, no maps or…read moreinformational posts were available and one of the trails had no tree markers. It was very confusing and we were unsure where we would end up. We got to a nice overlook and stayed there for a while then turned back. We didn't finish the whole trail because we didn't even know where to go. It took us 3 hrs roundtrip to the mountain overlook and back to the parking lot. Very uphill and rocky trails and slippery with all the leaves. Definitely not a walk in the park

As far as hiking trails go in the immediate NYC-metro region, this is one of the best in terms of…read moreviews and a good choice for moderate aerobic exercise. From the hilltop peaks your sightline on a clear day follows the winding path of the Hudson River and then extends for miles along the east and west horizons. Arrival to the trail is by car or train. There's no parking lot at the main two trailhead entrance/exit points so cars park alongside the road next to these markers for about half a mile each way. Arrival by metro-north train drops you off at Breakneck Ridge station, though worthwhile to double check whether it stops here on off-peak weekdays and winter months. There are a few main options for trail difficulty and length. The short loop takes 1 hour though doesn't ascend the main peaks, the long loop takes 3 hours and involves a pretty arduous (steep rock scramble for hiking novices) climb up to reach 2 main peaks, the Break Neck to Cold Spring route includes the rock scramble portion of the long loop and the takes 4 hours. There are other combinations of trails you can take, and park services has done a good job of posting trail markers so you don't get lost. My friend and I took the long trail and on a clear fall Saturday morning tons of other hikers had the same idea. The rock scramble was about 30 minutes of continuous steep ascent, some parts of which you need to push or pull yourself over boulders so a decent level of physical fitness, a good sense of balance and shoes/boots with good traction are a must. This part of the trail is one-way meaning for ascent only--descending would be rather dangerous if other people were trying to climb up at the same time--and especially bc on certain parts there's only 1-2 routes uphill with a clear path and good grip (at least for inexperienced rock climbers like me). There are signs warning not to take this route if you have a fear of heights. The second peak along the long loop requires similar rock scaling though there's an option to go up via a side route which was still steep but involved less scrambling. The rest of the loop is mild and mostly downhill though you do need to be careful of dusty (or muddy) patches and loose rocks and pebbles causing slippery slopes. Make sure to bring enough water if you're doing the longer trails, and ideally a snack to replenish some energy part way. No rest stops or bathrooms on the trail (it is after all a hiking trail in the woods) so plan accordingly! Dogs are allowed and I saw some on and off leash.

So the novice in me (and I use that term very loosely) decided to embark on this journey without…read moreeven knowing that a scramble was. The views at every point, the nice breeze amidst the summer heat, and the friendly folks along the way made this a highlight of the summer. Oh, and hiking snacks came in clutch

Normally I only come out here to go jogging, 4th of July or memorial Day parade type stuff…read more However, it was a pretty nice day over the weekend and we went out there to sit by the pond which was actually full and not bug. Infested. Algonquin Park itself has a bunch of nice trails and it's so peaceful out there when the wind is blowing and you have a slice of pizza and some drinks from the place across the street. It's very family friendly and well kept. Don't remember any Canadian geese being out there actually, which was quite a surprise. Happy that the parks department for the town Newburgh takes care of this place.

Each Fourth of July, the town of Newburgh celebrates their community day with fireworks. Also…read moreconsist of bouncy houses food trucks games live band and many more activities. It is capped off by an extravagant display of fireworks. It's always crowded and always hard to get out after the fireworks there's so many cars, but it's worth a trip, the presence is strong. The fire department is equally strong. A good night on the great lawn for families to gather together and celebrate this countries independence.

The hike was straightforward and easy, but the best part is at the end of it along the Hudson…read moreRiver. There weren't a lot of people on the trail this day. You can smell the salt in the Hudson River and get some great views across the water. An eight day trip for me peaked on a conveniently located rock there: unforgettable. It's just a great place to sit and soak it all in, relax under the sun, forget about everything and just absorb the moment...I'll be sure to stop in again the next time I'm in town.

Beginner friendly and dog friendly! Very easy trail, only took about an hour at my dog's pace lol…read more It has decent views and a waterfall. The parking was easy to find and wasn't too packed :)

Mike and Lisa are awesome guides through the wilderness! Our hike made for a fun day and a perfect…read moreweekend (exhausting ourselves Saturday to relax Sunday), not to mention an excellent excuse to get out of the city. Mike led the group on a hike with just the right amount of climbing, exploring, and snacks! To be fair, Lisa made the snacks and took the photos, and both were top notch. Both were super knowledgable about our surroundings, the history and archeology of the area. We'll definitely recommend Hike with Mike to all our NYC friends - wish we had discovered them sooner! Looking forward to hiking in the snow with them this winter!

This is a great way to hit the highlights in the Hudson Valley. MIke and Lisa took us on a hike…read morewith some great scenery and a waterfall. I had gone to college near Minnewaska and so had hiked the area before, but they brought us to a place that was totally cool I had never even heard of. And yea, the packed lunch hit the spot.