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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, January 26, 2020
Winter Tree ID
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn 
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Enjoy the subtle beauty of trees in winter. We will explore Prospect Park while learning how to identify a tree by the bark, buds, and other distinctive characteristics.
Free!
Birding: Owls
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Registration has ended for this event.
Free!
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Winter Hibernation Hike
at Martling Avenue and Brooks Pond Place (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Bear the cold with the Urban Park Rangers as you learn about the wildlife that hibernate during the winter, and learn ways to spot possible dens and burrows.
Free!
Nature Exploration: John Muir Trail (Vigorous)
at Mosholu Avenue and Broadway (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The John Muir Nature Trail (established in 1997) is Van Cortlandt’s only east-west path, traversing the steep terrain at the park’s center.
Free!
Photo Scavenger Hunt Hike (Light)
at Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for an afternoon of family fun as we go on a scavenger hunt using digital cameras or smartphones.
Free!
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Winter Wonderland Hike
at Parking Lot (in Astoria Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you may explore nature, discover our city's urban forests, or just unplug from the world to clear your head.
Free!
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Valentine's Day Hike and Craft
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Rangers on a light winter walk on the lookout for "lovebirds". We will end back at the Nature Center to build your own nature valentine for your sweetheart!
Free!
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Adult Afternoon Hikes
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Staten Island Greenbelt trails with Greenbelt educators and a naturalist.
Free!
Friday, February 14, 2020
Cunningham Park Trail Maintenance Hike
at SE corner of Union Turnpike and Francis Lewis Blvd. (in Cunningham Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
During this two-hour hike, you’ll learn about the geology and ecology of NYC’s natural areas while helping to maintain the trail systems.
Free!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Ecology Park Winter Tree ID and Tour
at Ecology Park
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
On January 18 and February 15, participants will learn how to identify native and invasive trees within the 14 plant communities in this park’s boundaries.
Free!
Birding: Birds Along Broadway
at West 142nd Street and Riverside Drive (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers to explore John James Audubon's old neighborhood while we seek and find the birds painted along Broadway as part of the Audubon Mural Project.
Free!
The Old Croton Aqueduct Hike
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Built between 1837 and 1842, the Old Croton Aqueduct was New York City's first water supply system. Explore its history on a hike with our park rangers!
Free!
Event
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Nature Exploration Hike
at Parking Lot (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
On this moderately-paced hike, discover the nature of Clove Lakes Park.
Free!
Monday, February 17, 2020
Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike for Kids
at Elmhurst Park Grand Avenue Entrance (in Elmhurst Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The natural world is the best playground in New York City! Join the Urban Park Rangers on hike through the wonders of Elmhurst Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Geology Rocks!
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a look into how geology influenced the landscape and design of New York City's Central Park.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike for Kids
at Pelham Bay Park Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The kids are out of school, now get them out of the house. Head to the park and join the Urban Park Ranger's for free kids's week programs.
Free!
Kids
Friday, February 21, 2020
Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Winter season is unpredictable, but animals and plants adapt to the changes. Let's find some of these adaptations on a scavenger hunt through the trails in the park.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Forest Park Super Hike
at Forest Park, Queens
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City. Registration is required for this program.
Free!
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Black History Month: Poetry Hike
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Attendees will be able to view the beautiful natural vistas of the Bronx while experiencing the nature poetry of some of the greatest African-American poets.
Free!
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Adult Afternoon Hikes
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Staten Island Greenbelt trails with Greenbelt educators and a naturalist.
Free!
Saturday, February 29, 2020
The Pelham Bay Super Hike
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
This challenging hike winds its way through the diverse forests and ecosystems in Pelham Bay Park.
Registration for this program is required.
Free!
Winter Wetlands Hike
at Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Urban wetlands provide a variety of benefits, including improved water quality and storm water retention. They also serve as critical habitat for native wildlife.
Free!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Adult Afternoon Hikes
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Staten Island Greenbelt trails with Greenbelt educators and a naturalist.
Free!
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Adult Afternoon Hikes
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the crisp winter weather as we stroll through different Staten Island Greenbelt trails with Greenbelt educators and a naturalist.
Free!
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