Highlands GPS tracks

The hike to South Beacon Mountain via the Casino Trail offers a memorable journey through scenic terrain and historic remnants. As you ascend, you’ll encounter views that stretch across the Hudson River, Hudson Highlands, and surrounding valleys, with several spots offering breathtaking panoramas. The trail…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,371 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,568 ft

The hike to Anthony's Nose offers an excellent balance of moderate difficulty and breathtaking views. As you ascend, the trail winds through rocky paths, with occasional steeper sections, ultimately revealing spectacular overlooks of the Hudson River, Bear Mountain Bridge, and the surrounding hills​. Along…

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 686 ft • Maximum elevation: 869 ft

The Grassy Ridge Bald hike via the Appalachian Trail in the Roan Highlands is a standout experience for nature lovers. This trek features a progression through three scenic balds—Round Bald, Jane Bald, and Grassy Ridge Bald—each offering increasingly expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond.…

Distance: 4.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,148 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,181 ft

The Millbrook Mountain and Gertrude’s Nose Trail Loop is a captivating hiking experience that showcases the rugged beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge. As you ascend, expect to be surrounded by ancient pitch pines and diverse flora, while the trail offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and…

Distance: 7.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,004 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,791 ft

The Storm King Mountain Loop is a rewarding, moderately challenging hike that brings scenic views and diverse terrain, making it popular among both locals and visitors to New York's Hudson Valley. The trail offers impressive vistas over the Hudson River, with sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains to the…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 558 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,329 ft

The Bull Hill Loop offers a scenic and varied hike, with diverse viewpoints over the Hudson River and surrounding highlands. The trail provides steady elevation that can be challenging, but hikers are rewarded with lookouts toward Storm King Mountain, the village of Cold Spring, and even the distant New York…

Distance: 5.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,398 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,381 ft

The Breakneck Ridge Loop is a thrilling hiking adventure, characterized by its steep ascents and exhilarating rock scrambles. Along the route, hikers are treated to spectacular panoramic views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains, particularly at the Flagpole area and other scenic points. The trail…

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,247 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,194 ft

Kawartha Highlands Signature Site. #Hike #Snowshoes #Loop #Kawartha

Distance: 1.0 mi • Elevation gain: 26 ft • Maximum elevation: 823 ft

The hike from Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald via the Appalachian Trail offers expansive views of the Roan Highlands, considered by many to be among the most scenic sections of the Appalachian Trail. As you traverse open grassy balds like Round Bald and Jane Bald, you'll be rewarded with panoramic vistas of…

Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 1,286 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,191 ft

#Hike

Distance: 12.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,287 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

Duncan Escarpment Provincial Park. #Hike #Loop #Hoggs #DuncanEscarpment

Distance: 3.3 mi • Elevation gain: 397 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,414 ft

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. #Hike #GowllandTod

Distance: 2.1 mi • Elevation gain: 525 ft • Maximum elevation: 492 ft

Algonquin Provincial Park. #Hike #Loop #Rock #Gordon #Booth #Algonquin

Distance: 3.6 mi • Elevation gain: 617 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,627 ft

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. #Hike #Loop #GowllandTod

Distance: 7.1 mi • Elevation gain: 1,677 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,332 ft

#Hike #Loop #CapeBreton

Distance: 5.9 mi • Elevation gain: 692 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,322 ft

Loop hike to Lyon Mountain Fire Tower via Lyon Mountain Trail and Old Lyon Mountain Trail in the Chazy Highlands State Forest and the Adirondacks Park. #Hike #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 5.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,877 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,793 ft

Afternoon Ride

Distance: 12.2 mi • Elevation gain: 633 ft • Maximum elevation: 213 ft

Carnarvon National Park. #Hike #Carnarvon

Distance: 13.2 mi • Elevation gain: 2,313 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,932 ft

Mount Work Regional Park. #Hike #MTB #MountWork

Distance: 5.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,722 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. #Hike #Loop #River #Forest #Nature #Hudson

Distance: 3.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,230 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,194 ft

Hike to Cypress Lake via Cypress Island Trail in the Cypress Highlands Natural Area Preserve. #Hike #Lake #Island #Nature #Forest

Distance: 3.0 mi • Elevation gain: 522 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,109 ft

#Hike #Carnarvon

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,372 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,619 ft

Carnarvon National Park. #Hike #Carnarvon

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 1,102 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,067 ft

Carnarvon National Park. #Hike #Carnarvon

Distance: 4.7 mi • Elevation gain: 1,060 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,713 ft

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. #Hike #GowllandTod

Distance: 7.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,719 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,348 ft

#Hike #Loop

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 2,162 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,430 ft

Carnarvon National Park. #Hike #Carnarvon

Distance: 4.9 mi • Elevation gain: 1,115 ft • Maximum elevation: 2,067 ft

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. #Hike #GowllandTod

Distance: 1.7 mi • Elevation gain: 404 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,027 ft

#Hike #Run #MosquitoCreek #Vancouver

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 522 ft • Maximum elevation: 817 ft

Storm King State Park. #Hike #Loop #Forest #Nature #River

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 650 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,329 ft

Bike on the Henry Hudson Trail from Aberdeen Township to Atlantic Highlands. #Bike #Nature #Forest #Atlantic #Ocean #Sea

Distance: 9.7 mi • Elevation gain: 138 ft • Maximum elevation: 46 ft

Walk in the city center, ferry to Camusnagaul and hike to Treslaig Tower Viewpoint. #Hike #Walk #City #Boat #Sea #Nature #Mountain #Forest #Highlands

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 1,132 ft • Maximum elevation: 932 ft

Loop hike from Newton Highlands via Winchester Street, Nahanton Park, Charles River, Kendrick Street, Healthy Heart Trail, Kendrick Pond, Blue Heron Trail, Powells Island, Fourth Avenue, Upper Charles River Reservation and Needham Street. #Hike #Loop #Nature #Forest #River #City

Distance: 10.3 mi • Elevation gain: 354 ft • Maximum elevation: 161 ft

A Perfect Summer Day

Distance: 35.5 mi • Elevation gain: 2,382 ft • Maximum elevation: 259 ft

More exploring

Distance: 55.7 mi • Elevation gain: 2,575 ft • Maximum elevation: 344 ft

Newton Trails

Distance: 16.3 mi • Elevation gain: 810 ft • Maximum elevation: 289 ft

Distance: 2.8 mi • Elevation gain: 220 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,368 ft

Distance: 17.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,310 ft • Maximum elevation: 3,107 ft

Highlands Gravel/Unpaved Cycling

Distance: 28.2 mi • Elevation gain: 1,877 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,112 ft

Distance: 53.6 mi • Elevation gain: 3,885 ft • Maximum elevation: 745 ft

Distance: 49.0 mi • Elevation gain: 2,536 ft • Maximum elevation: 400 ft

Gravel cycling route

Distance: 45.6 mi • Elevation gain: 2,388 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,309 ft