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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, March 23, 2019
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 many diverse forests and ecosystems in Pelham Bay Park. Participants chosen by lottery. Lottery registration begins on Wednesday, March 13.
Free!
Queens Park of the Month: Cunningham Park
at Union Turnpike Parking Lot (in Cunningham Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Conservation Hike
at Arthur Kill Road and Brookfield Avenue (in Brookfield Park), Staten Island
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!
Birding: Hawk Watch
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best wildlife viewing spots in the urban jungle. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels and beginners are welcome.
Free!
Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike (Moderate)
at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join our park rangers on a vigorous hike through Inwood Hill Park's old growth forest and Ft Tryon's Alpine Garden, Linden Terrace, and Heather Garden. Registration is required.
Free!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Nature Exploration Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Hiking is the ultimate way to enjoy the outdoors and reduce stress. On this hike, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest.
Free!
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island 
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Queens Park of the Month: Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Sunday, April 7, 2019
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!
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Rubber Boot Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Hike the Red and Yellow trails near the golf course.
Free!
Kids
Hunter Island Sunset Hike
at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Witness the wonder of sunset with the largest park in New York City as your backdrop. Registration is required
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 14, 2019
The New York City Naturalist Club: Micro Organisms Hike
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Microorganisms have a macro impact in our parks. Challenge your perspective on this hike as we marvel in the natural world from a micro scale.
Free!
Over the Hill: Hilltop Hike with the Urban Park Rangers
at Jamaica Avenue and Elton Street (in Highland Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers during our 40th Anniversary as we hike "over the hill" inside of our parks. This hike features Highland Park. Hike uphill across border lines to explore this hidden gem.
Free!
Event
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Saturday, April 20, 2019
The Explorer's Club: Celestial Navigation
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Using the stars for navigation is an ancient human practice. Learn how to use the night sky as a map by identifying key stars and constellations.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Earth Day Hike
at Palisade Avenue and Spaulding Lane (in Riverdale 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 parks.
Free!
Event
Queens Park of the Month: Kissena Park
at Rose Avenue and Oak Avenue (in Kissena Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
The Queens Park of the Month series programs features some historical and natural highlights of some local favorite parks.
Free!
Sensory Perception Hike
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Use all of your senses and explore the park, searching high and low for clues with the Urban Park Rangers as your guide.
Free!
Monday, April 22, 2019
Kids Week: Earth Day Exploration
at Pelham Bay Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore nature on a short hike through Pelham Bay Park.
Free!
Kids
Kids Week: Celebrate Earth Day
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with the Urban Park Rangers as we explore nature on a short hike through Alley Pond Park.
Free!
Kids
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Kids Week: Nature Exploration Hike
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
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 a hike through the wonders of north Central Park.
Free!
Kids
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Friday, April 26, 2019
Van Cortlandt Park - City Nature Challenge
at Riding Stables Parking Lot (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us on a two-hour hike around Van Cortlandt Park to view and make iNaturalist observations of the wonderfully diverse spring ephemerals in the western side of the park.
Free!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! NYC Parks staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
City Nature Challenge: Exploration Hike
at Orchard Beach Nature Center (in Pelham Bay Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Blitz
at Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Exploration Hike
at Park Drive and Clove Road (in Clove Lakes Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Spring Blossoms
at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center (in Fort Greene Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Hike
at Alley Pond Park Adventure Center (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
Sunday, April 28, 2019
City Nature Challenge: Biodiversity Blitz
at Payson Center (in Inwood Hill Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Over 60 cities will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the worldwide 2019 City Nature Challenge.
Free!
Event
Nature Exploration Hike
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Our Urban Park Ranger hiking guides will introduce you to the hidden gems of New York City.
Free!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Pack Hike With Your Pup
at High Rock Gate (in High Rock Park), Staten Island
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join us and other dog lovers for a hike in the Greenbelt! It's a fun and informative way to socialize with your dog while getting the exercise both you and your dog need to stay healthy.
Free!
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Adult Afternoon Hikes - Greenbelt on the Go!
at Greenbelt Nature Center (in Blood Root Valley), Staten Island
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as we stroll through different trails within the Greenbelt.
Free!
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Family Nature Walk
at Freshkills Park Event Entrance, Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Lace up your shoes for a family-friendly nature walk at Freshkills Park! NYC Parks staff will take you behind the scenes to visit areas that are currently closed to the public.
Free!
Kids
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