NYC may be a big bustling city, but not far beyond these skyscrapers you can find plenty of options for getting some fresh air and getting back to nature. While NYC parks are some of the best in the country, there are times when you need more picturesque views, varying terrain and a change of scenery. These options for hiking near NYC offer all that and more. You'll find hikes that range from easy to challenging, wind through forests and valleys and, most importantly, allow full-on communing with nature.
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