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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, August 18, 2019
The New York City Naturalist Club: The Ramble
at East 72nd Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they guide you to just a few of the many birds, reptiles, and mammals that call New York City home.
Free!
Event
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Historic New York: Orchard Beach
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Orchard Beach has a rich and significant history dating back to The Great Depression. Take a journey through time and learn about Orchard Beach past and present.
Free!
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Nature Discovery: Pond Life
at 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (in Canarsie Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Get hands-on in our pond, using dip nets to comb the pond and learn all about these species.
Free!
Kids
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Discovery Day at Freshkills Park
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Experience the unique landscape and spectacular views the landfill-to-park project has to offer with tours, bicycling, and activities for all ages.
Free!
Event
Nature Exploration Hike: Bugs and Butterflies
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Idlewild Park
at Idlewild Park at 225th Street (in Idlewild Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
This park in southeast Queens is a popular landing location for migrating birds.
Free!
Inwood Rocks! Geology Hike
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 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!
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Prospect Park Super Hike
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Our moderate hikes are longer, faster-paced hikes on rugged terrain. Registration begins on Wednesday, Sept. 11
Free!
Event
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Nature Exploration Hike: Seton Falls Park
at East 233 Street and Baychester Avenue (in Seton Falls Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join our Urban Park Rangers on a hike through the Grand Canyon of the Bronx! Our Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City parks.
Free!
Event
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Nocturnal Wildlife Hike
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as they search for some of the lesser-seen creatures of the night. Lottery registration opens on Wednesday, September 18
Free!
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