Arden Point and Glenclyffe
Arden Point and Glenclyffe, which is one of the best hikings near NYC, takes you on an easy loop through one of the Hudson Valley's most well-liked parks and is tucked away in Hudson Highlands State Park. The best place to start a hike near New York City is the Arden Point entry. From here, you can reach the trailhead and find a blue-blazed woodland path that will take you across a short bridge over a stream.
After traveling for about half a mile, turn right, cross the bridge, and proceed to Arden Point by following the blue trail markers. Once you reach a red-blazed route with a stone wall in your way, turn right into it. This trail will lead you to the water's edge where you can enjoy a stunning view of West Point and the Hudson River. Before continuing up the red-blazed trail to a picturesque viewpoint above the Hudson River, take in the breathtaking sights here. Continue on this path until you reach a bridge, which you will then cross before turning right onto the Marcia's Mile track, which is marked with white blazes.
Enter the woods, turn right at the fork, and proceed up some stone stairs to the Glenclyffe Loop, which is marked with red blazes. You can pause at the gazebo you'll see up ahead to take in the breathtaking views. Continue along the trail into a valley after passing over a rocky outcropping. A sign for the Garrison Institute will eventually be reached when the trip continues along Beverly Dock Road and passes by two ponds.
When you arrive, turn left into the paved entrance road and go along Marcia's Mile, passing a pond on your right as you do so. At some point, take a right turn back onto the road you were on. You'll come to a bridge, but don't cross it; instead, go straight ahead onto the blue-blazed woods road to return to your starting point. Another excellent hiking path that is close to New York City and is reachable by train is Arden Point and Glenclyffe. From Grand Central, simply take a Hudson line train to Garrison station.
Location: Garrison
Distance: 3. 8 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Route: Loop
Elevation Gain: 278 feet
Distance from NYC: 62 miles or an hour and a half by car.
Rating: 4.3/5.0, 1128 Alltrails reviews
