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Enjoy New York City’s great outdoors on these guided hikes through our parks. Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while exploring the city. Discover the natural beauty, wildlife, history, and architectural beauty of our parklands with our Urban Park Rangers and other nature exploration groups. If you’re looking to explore on your own, visit our Hiking Trails page to find some of the best hiking trails across New York City.
Hiking Events
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Nature Exploration: Brookfield Park
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Staten Island's Brookfield Park has gone from a toxic blight to a beautiful natural area with plenty of walking trails and paths for intrepid city travelers.
Free!
Event
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Greenbelt Night Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join Greenbelt Environmental educators after the sun goes down as we explore Buttonbush Swamp, and learn about nocturnal wildlife such as bats, deer, insects, frogs, owls and much more.
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Fall Bird Walk
at Touchdown of the 103rd Street Footbridge (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Learn about the amazing adaptations of birds as they thrive in the Island’s restored habitats.
Free!
Kids
Nature Exploration: Marine Park
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Sunday, October 4, 2020
Accessible Birding Exploration
at Ben Abrams Playground (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Bring your own binoculars as the Urban Park Rangers lead you down a paved and accessible path, in search of Fall migrants along the Bronx River.
Free!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Hudson River Virtual Walks
at Virtual/Online Workshop
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tune in live with HRPK’s River Project to enjoy virtual programs and connect with the Park’s Estuarine Sanctuary. Discover HRPK’s dynamic shoreline with guided tours!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Fall Foliage Hike
at Buddy Monument (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors.
Free!
Event
Nature Exploration: Central Park
at West 100 Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.
Free!
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Van Cortlandt Super Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This challenging eight-mile hike winds its way through most of the park's many diverse forests and ecosystems. Registration is required.
Free!
Event
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Nature Exploration: Hunter Island
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Join our hikes to explore nature, discover our city’s urban forests, or just clear your head.
Free!
Event
Great Trees of Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
With nearly 30,000 acres of public parkland, New York City is the perfect place for fall leaf-peeping. Be sure to bring your camera and prepare for the kaleidoscope of colors.
Free!
Event
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Nature Exploration: Baisley Pond Park
at Baisley Pond Park Parking Lot (in Baisley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. On our hikes, you may explore nature, and discover our city’s urban forests.
Free!
Nature Exploration: Inwood Hill Park
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
On our nature hikes, you can take an hour to unplug from the world and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature
Free!
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Fall Foliage Hike: Cornucopia of Trees!
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Let our Urban Park Ranger naturalists explain why leaves change colors and introduce you to the diversity of trees found in our urban forests.
Free!
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Registration is required.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! Geology Hike
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The island of Manhattan is built on three strata know as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Join our Urban Park Rangers on this hike and find out why Manhattan rocks!
Free!
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