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1. Appalachian Trail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Breakneck Ridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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What you are reading: Hiking Day Trips from NYC This Weekend


3. Ice Caves and Verkeerderkill Falls

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4. Anthony’s Nose

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5. Kazimiroff Nature Trail

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6. Mount Beacon Park

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7. Stairway to Heaven Trail Hiking Day Trip from NYC

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

There are plenty of great hiking spots not too far outside the big city. You only need to drive a short distance or hop on public transport out of NYC to get to some superb hiking trails. Here are some of the best NYC hiking day trips you can try out.

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