Top Trails and Hikes in New York City
Discover scenic trails, nature walks, and hiking routes in New York City with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🥾 Trails and Hikes in New York City
- High Line — An elevated park built on a former railway line, with gardens, art and Hudson River views.
- Brooklyn Bridge walk — A classic walk across the historic suspension bridge with skyline photo opportunities.
- Central Park loop — A 6-mile loop around the park, popular with runners, cyclists and horse-drawn carriages.
- Hudson River Park Greenway — A long riverside path along the Hudson with bike lanes and piers.
- Battery Park promenade — A waterfront park at Manhattan’s tip with views of the Statue of Liberty.
- Riverside Park walk — A scenic park along the Hudson from 72nd Street to 158th Street.
- Prospect Park loop — A 3.3-mile loop around Brooklyn’s flagship park, designed by Olmsted and Vaux.
- Manhattan Waterfront Greenway — A continuous 32-mile path around Manhattan, ideal for bikes and walks.
- Coney Island boardwalk — A classic seaside boardwalk with rides, food and beach access.
- Greenwich Village walking tour — A route through historic streets, Washington Square Park and brownstones.
- Fifth Avenue window shopping walk — A stroll past luxury flagships, cathedrals and Rockefeller Center.
- DUMBO waterfront walk — A walk in Brooklyn with iconic views of the Manhattan Bridge.
- Chelsea art gallery walk — A wander through the many galleries in the Chelsea art district.
- SoHo cast-iron architecture walk — A route through SoHo’s historic cast-iron buildings and cobblestone streets.
- Williamsburg waterfront walk — A riverside stroll in Brooklyn with views of Manhattan and boutique shops.
- Roosevelt Island promenade — A walk along the narrow island in the East River with skyline views.
- Fort Tryon Park to Cloisters walk — A walk through the park to the medieval art branch of the Met.
- The Cloisters gardens walk — A peaceful walk through medieval-style gardens and the Cloisters museum.
- Inwood Hill Park trail — A forested trail in upper Manhattan with the last natural salt marsh.
- Governors Island bike loop — A car-free bike ride around an island with views of the Statue of Liberty.