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Outdoors in New York City

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around New York City.

12 picks · 12 free · updated 14 October

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FreeLenape TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeReservoir Walking Path2.7 km · about 1 hrFreeHudson Valley Greenway Trail (The Battery, NYC to Inwood)20.9 km · about 5.5 hrsFreeHudson Valley Greenway Trail (Inwood to The Bronx)4.8 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeSierra TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeShore TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTurtle Back TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeZoo LoopRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeInterpretive TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTurtle Back BypassRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBlue Stripe TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeLenape BowRoute on OpenStreetMap
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Outdoors in New York City, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in New York City?

Right now: Lenape Trail, Reservoir Walking Path, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (The Battery, NYC to Inwood) and Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Inwood to The Bronx). The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Lenape Trail, Reservoir Walking Path, Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (The Battery, NYC to Inwood) and Hudson Valley Greenway Trail (Inwood to The Bronx), and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On New York City and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in New York City, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.