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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
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Nocturnal Nature Night
at
Upper Alley Parking Lot (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens 
8:00 p.m.
–10:00 p.m.
Join famed naturalist Mike Feller as he uses an ultraviolet light, moth “sugar”, and other tricks of the trade to attract and reveal the nighttime forest wildlife. Ages 10+
Free!
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Living with Urban Coyotes
at
Pelham Bay Nature Center (in 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.
Free!
Turtle Time
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
11:00 a.m.
–1:00 p.m.
Do you think you know a lot about turtles? Come meet some of our classroom pets as we discuss fact and fiction surrounding these fascinating reptiles.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Weekly Wednesday Night Trail Hike/Run at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly trail hike and run led by Greenbelt volunteers and the SI Athletic Club.
Free!
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Family Camping: Wolfe's Pond Park, Staten Island
at Wolfe's Pond Park , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–7:00 a.m.
Space is limited and participants are chosen by lottery. Registration opens on July 26
Free!
Event
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Early Morning Bird Walk: Early Migrants
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
8:00 a.m.
–9:00 a.m.
Join Prospect Park Alliance to search for early migrants along the park’s waterways and in the woodlands.
Free!
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Jennifer Pharr Davis Book Talk and Hike
at
Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley) , Staten Island
4:00 p.m.
–5:00 p.m.
Authors, Appalachian Trail hikers, and parents Jennifer Pharr Davis and Brew Davis offer up hiking tips, interactive activities, and games, and lead a short hike.
Free!
Kids
Weekly Wednesday Night Trail Hike/Run at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly trail hike and run led by Greenbelt volunteers and the SI Athletic Club.
Free!
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Inwood Golden Hour Photography Hike (Light)
at Isham Street and Seaman Avenue (in Inwood Hill Park) , Manhattan
6:30 p.m.
–8:00 p.m.
Explore the beauty of Inwood Hill Park as it basks in the summer sun. Bring your own camera or smartphone.
Free!
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Birding in Central Park
at
Belvedere Castle (in Central Park) , Manhattan
10:00 a.m.
–11:30 a.m.
Go birding with the Urban Park Rangers in Central Park. To enhance your experience we encourage you to bring binoculars and field guides, or ask a park ranger to borrow a pair.
Free!
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Weekly Wednesday Night Trail Hike/Run at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly trail hike and run led by Greenbelt volunteers and the SI Athletic Club.
Free!
FrogWatch USA Monitoring Sessions at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
7:30 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot, then hike around to different locations in High Rock Park to listen for frogs.
Free!
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Nocturnal Wildlife
at
Blue Heron Nature Center (in Blue Heron Park) , Staten Island
8:00 p.m.
–9:30 p.m.
What lurks around at night? Find out as the Urban Park Rangers lead a hike through Blue Heron under the cover of darkness.
Free!
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Mysterious Plants Hike (Light)
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.
–12:30 p.m.
Join the park rangers on a leisurely stroll in Prospect Park and discover the curious and dark side of the plant kingdom.
Free!
Nature Exploration Hike (Light)
at Oakland Lake (in Alley Pond Park) , Queens
1:00 p.m.
–2:30 p.m.
On our hikes, you can gain orienteering skills, explore our city’s rich history, or just take an hour to unplug from the world.
Free!
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Weekly Wednesday Night Trail Hike/Run at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly trail hike and run led by Greenbelt volunteers and the SI Athletic Club.
Free!
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Nature at Night
at
Audubon Center at the Boathouse (in Prospect Park) , Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening hike to see, hear, and learn about the mysterious urban wildlife in Prospect Park. Carissa and the Voodoo Lilies will perform live for our pre-hike happy hour.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Weekly Wednesday Night Trail Hike/Run at High Rock Park
at 200 Nevada Avenue (in High Rock Park) , Staten Island
6:00 p.m.
–9:00 p.m.
Get motivated and moving on this weekly trail hike and run led by Greenbelt volunteers and the SI Athletic Club.
Free!
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