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Hiking Near Heritage Hills, New York

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Nimham Mountian Loop

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Nimham Mountian Loop

moderate
4.58 mi
+795 ft
Turkey Mountain

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Turkey Mountain

Views
easy
2 mi
+473 ft
Armstrong and Richards Preserves

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Armstrong and Richards Preserves

easy
2.55 mi
+466 ft
Mount Nimham Fire Tower

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Mount Nimham Fire Tower

Birding
moderate
1.41 mi
+362 ft
Hunter Brook Preserve

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Hunter Brook Preserve

easy
2.54 mi
+88 ft
Hawk Rock and Mead Farm Loop

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Hawk Rock and Mead Farm Loop

easy
3.38 mi
+460 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Old Croton Aqueduct - Dam to Briarcliff

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Old Croton Aqueduct - Dam to Briarcliff

Birding
easy
14.47 mi
+580 ft
Manny's Swiss Army Knife Route

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Manny's Swiss Army Knife Route

Birding
strenuous
14.4 mi
+3,518 ft
Bear Mountain Loop

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Bear Mountain Loop

Lake
strenuous
10.99 mi
+2,857 ft
1777 Trail

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1777 Trail

Lake
strenuous
13.97 mi
+2,590 ft
Bear Mountain-Harriman Loop

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Bear Mountain-Harriman Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
20.23 mi
+4,502 ft
Pine Meadow Trail

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Pine Meadow Trail

Lake
strenuous
13.21 mi
+1,881 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Rock Trail (RT) Loop

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Rock Trail (RT) Loop

Birding
strenuous
6.62 mi
+1,319 ft
Oscawana Ridge and Candlewood Hilll

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Oscawana Ridge and Candlewood Hilll

moderate
5.83 mi
+1,279 ft
Appalachian Trail : Dennytown to Graymoor

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Appalachian Trail : Dennytown to Graymoor

Views
strenuous
8.04 mi
+1,704 ft
Three Lakes Trail - Appalachian Trail Loop

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Three Lakes Trail - Appalachian Trail Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
7.86 mi
+1,166 ft
Wonder Lake Loop

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Wonder Lake Loop

moderate
5.13 mi
+862 ft
Perkins Loop via Appalachian Trail

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Perkins Loop via Appalachian Trail

moderate
7.45 mi
+1,120 ft