{"id":4167,"date":"2016-10-26T12:22:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-26T16:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=4167"},"modified":"2016-10-26T12:23:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-26T16:23:13","slug":"top-10-hiking-trails-in-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/top-10-hiking-trails-in-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Hiking Trails In New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you think of New York City<\/a>, your mind likely goes to skyscrapers and busy streets first. However, as it turns out, there are a number of great and scenic hiking trails in the New York City area that you don\u2019t have to travel far and wide to find. While Long Island has some great\u00a0trails, there are some short and scenic trails right in the Big Apple, easily accessible by the subway<\/a> or a ferry<\/a>.\u00a0Here\u00a0are our top 10 hiking trails.<\/p>\n

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Prospect Park Stairs by\u00a0Simon Abrams\u00a0(CC BY 2.0)<\/p>\n

1. Kazimiroff Trail at Pelham Bay Park<\/h2>\n

This trail will take you through one of the biggest and best parks in New York City, Pelham Bay<\/a> Park. The trail is very open ended and allows for visitors to pick their own journey through one of the various short or long loops. The Kazimiroff Trail can easily lead you to forget that you\u2019re still in New York City. On your journey through this trail you will see a variety of scenery, wildlife, and unmatched views of the natural beauty that is Hunter Island.<\/p>\n

2. The Greenbelt at LaTourette Park<\/h2>\n

The Staten Island<\/a> Greenbelt is a series of open space and trails located in central Staten Island and it’s three times larger than Central Park<\/a>. The Greenbelt presents\u00a0numerous trails, each offering different hiking experiences in terms of difficulty and scenery. So whether or not you\u2019re looking for a simple 1 mile hike, or a more moderate-to-difficult hike, there\u2019s a hike for everyone at the Greenbelt.<\/p>\n

3. Clove Lakes Park Trail at Clove Lakes Park<\/h2>\n

If naturally beautiful places are for you, this place could be a great match. Clove Lakes Park has an abundance of lakes and ponds and also the largest trees in the borough of Staten Island. While the entire park is lavish, the 3-mile hiking trail offer views of stunning terrain and history as well.\u00a0The\u00a0<\/span>trail will take you up hills, through some of New York\u2019s biggest trees and also give you some great views on its bridges.<\/p>\n

4. Inwood Hill Park Hiking Trail at Inwood Hill Park<\/h2>\n

This park and trail offer a taste of what Manhattan <\/a>used to be like, hundreds of years ago. Rumors state that this was the park where Manhattan was bought from the Native Americans way back in 1626. The park remains largely unchanged since then. The hiking trails here will offer you a scenic journey through trees and up hills where you will see trees that are hundreds of years old. For somewhere like this to exist only minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan makes it easier to just get outside and hike.<\/p>\n

5. Lullwater at Prospect Park<\/h2>\n

Located right in the heart of Brooklyn <\/a>exists Prospect Park, which is the largest park in the borough. The park is home to a number of different trails, including the mile long Lullwater trail. Throughout the journey on the trail you will experience a lot of wildlife (especially a large number of birds). Surrounded by breathtaking nature in the midst of an enormous city can feel like a luxury. The park also offers its visitors to experience the beautiful man-made watercourse that runs throughout the trail and park.<\/p>\n

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