Only a short distance outside of the bustling metropolis that is the Big
Apple, the lower Hudson Valley offers views of rolling green hills,
jagged cliffs, and bubbling bodies of water, while hikers can also
observe the Manhattan skyline off in the distance.
With hikes of all types and difficulties from lower Westchester County
to the Shawangunks, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley has something
for hikers of every experience level. Each hike provides a difficulty
rating, approximate walking time, distance, vertical rise, maps, and
trailhead GPS coordinates outlined at the beginning of the chapter, and
provides tips and suggestions for getting to the trail, resting, and
observing views throughout the hike. Whether the reader is heading to
the nature center and wildflower sanctuary at Teatown Lake Reservation,
trekking through dense woods and observing interesting boulders on the
Breakneck Mountain Loop, or taking in the spectacular views of mighty
Storm King, 50 Hikes in the Lower Hudson Valley is the ideal guide.