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Trail name: Gertrude's Nose Trail
Location: Minnewaska State Park in the Hudson Valley
This hike is not easy, but, boy, is there a view! You can catch a glimpse of scenic rock formations as you hike along a ridge. And if you take a detour at the parking lot entrance, you can visit Awosting Falls.
Trail name: Covered Bridge Trail
Location: Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown
The Covered Bridge Trail is a short and leisurely one-mile walk that takes you through the oldest existing covered bridge in the United States! Hyde Hall was built in 1825 — if you visit, you could take a walk through history!
Trail name: Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)
Location: The Adirondacks
It's no secret that Bald Mountain is a popular destination (but that's why they wouldn't want to tell you about it)! The hike is less than a mile, but has a couple of steep sections to watch out for. The view is absolutely gorgeous, especially if you get the chance to climb the fire tower to the top.
Trail name: Ross, Whortleberry, and Big Bad Luck Ponds Trail
Location: Near Indian Lake in the Adirondacks
Who wouldn't want to explore a trail with a name like that? Of course you want to. Beyond the interesting name, this out-and-back trail goes through some forests and interesting water features.
Trail Name: Kaaterskill Falls Trail
Location: Catskill State Park in Haines Falls
The Catskill Mountains are very popular for sightseeing, and Kaaterskill Falls is definitely a place worth hiking to. It’s a two-tiered fall that is 160 feet high! Know the fictional story of Rip Van Winkle? He fell asleep at this very spot.
Trail Name: Bull Hill/Mount Taurus via Washburn/Notch/Brook/Cornish Trail Loop
Location: Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Bull Hill (also called Mount Taurus) is not for the faint of heart. It’s a literal climb to get to the top! Once you get there, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and will be rewarded with magnificent views!
Trail Name: Lemon Squeezer Loop
Location: Harriman State Park in Ramapo
It’s called Lemon Squeezer for a reason! Part of the trail is navigating yourself in between a rock crevice. There’s also an "easy way" if you’re not into shimmying through rocks, but what fun is that?
Trail Name: Chimney Mountain Trail
Location: The Adirondacks
Another difficult trek, but some pretty interesting caves along the way. If you make it to the top, you’ll get an awesome 360-degree view of the area! Time to take a panoramic picture.