Westchester County, New York
2,747 hiking trails · 1parks & campgrounds · 63 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Westchester County, New York
Westchester County is home to 2,747 mapped hiking trails and 1 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 63 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Westchester County
Up to 201 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Westchester County
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39 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Westchester County
Sample Trails in Westchester County
Hiking guides for New York
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Westchester County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New York, Ranked
New York's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleNew York's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten New York trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New York
Ten gentle, well-marked New York trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Holly MandarichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New York
New York's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New York
Federal parks and recreation areas in New York ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in New York: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
New York's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.