Best Panoramic Hikes near New York City

5 routes near New York City qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.4 km and 53 m (174 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 5.2 km.

That is 3 percent of the 171 routes we map near New York City. They are shorter than the local average, 2.4 km against 4.5 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 53 m (174 ft) against 99 m (325 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

These routes are built around a named lookout, which means a high payoff for a relatively small investment of effort. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.