Palisades Interstate Park via the George Washington Bridge

Beginning at 175th Street on Manhattan's upper west side, the first 1.5 miles of this hike takes you over the G.W. Bridge and into Palisades Interstate Park. The trail and mileage to various lookouts along the Long Path are well signed. The trail is rolling singletrack, and because this is the east, there are enough rocks to make it interesting in spots. There's not a lot of elevation gain or loss but you have a spots where you should be ready to climb or slow down a bit. As this is an out-and-back hike on the Long Path, you can easily turn around whenever you would like, making this a great option for a short day hike or a long outing.