THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HUDSON VALLEY HIKES NOW

One of our favorite nearby places is the Hudson Valley, for so many reasons. In Autumn, it is simply unparalleled for hiking its many mountain trails, with incredible vistas, spectacular color, and gorgeous landscapes. Check out some of the best places you can visit below.

The mountain ranges that flank the Hudson River offer some of the best places to hike. Since BeautifulNow headquarters is in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley is within short striking distance and it is our first choice hiking destination. 

Hike the Hudson Valley and The Outbound are 2 excellent resources for information, recommendations and more.

HIKE THE HUDSON VALLEY

Hike the Hudson Valley offers information about hikes on either side of the river:

• East of the Hudson
• West of the Hudson

You can simply click on the name of the hike to see the full trail guide. It also lists over 70 hikes alphabetically.

The site offers hike ratings, tips, and other general information, along with loads of great photos. Scenery ratings are 1-5 cameras, with 5 being the most awesome. Difficulty ratings are 1-10, with 10 being the hardest. 

And you can also sort and filter these hikes using the site’s new Hike Finder. Exact trailhead locations marked with Google Maps.

THE OUTBOUND

The Outbound was founded to help make the outdoors more accessible. It aims to inspire people to discover, explore, and share their favorite outdoor activities and experiences.

The Outbound is also committed to constantly improving the level of education within the community to ensure responsible use and enjoyment of these favorite nearby places.

The team members come from a variety of backgrounds and outdoor interests. They are hikers, surfers, climbers, paragliders, mountaineers, and fishermen, all united by a shared passion for the outdoors.

Check out The Outbound to find adventures! You can filter by place, features, seasons, type of activity, and skill level. Check out The Outbound coverage of the Beautiful Hudson Valley here.

And share your favorite nearby places with us on our BN Share and BN Facebook pages.

Read more about Favorite Nearby Places in Breathtaking Hudson Valley Landscape Portraits Now.

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IMAGE CREDITS:

1. Image: Courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley. “Lion’s Head.” Hudson Valley. CT.
2. Image: by Michael Martineau. Courtesy of The Outbound. Storm King Mountain. Hudson Valley. NY.
3. Image: by Kelly Phillips. Courtesy of The Outbound. Gertrude's Nose. Hudson Valley. NY.
4. Image: Courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley. Brace Mountain. Taconic Range. Hudson Valley. NY.
5. Image: Courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley. Bonticou Crag and Table Rocks. Hudson Valley. NY.
6. Image: Courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley. James Baird State Park. Hudson Valley. NY.
7. Image: Courtesy of Hike the Hudson Valley. John Boyd Thacher State Park. Hudson Valley. NY.
8. Image: by Michael Martineau. Courtesy of The Outbound. Storm King Mountain. Hudson Valley. NY.
9. Image: by  Jason Zabriskie. Labyrinth & Lemon Squeeze, Mohonk House. Hudson Valley. NY.
10. Image: by Nickolis Irby. Courtesy of The Outbound. Skytop Tower. Hudson Valley. NY.
11. Image: Courtesy of The Outbound.
12. Image: by Shaun O’Neil. Courtesy of The Outbound. Yellow Trail/Wilkinson Trail. Sugarloaf Mountain. NY.
13. Image: by Lucas Gashi. Courtesy of The Outbound. Indian Head and Fish Hawk Cliffs. Adirondacks. NY.
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15. Image: by Shaun O’Neil. Courtesy of The Outbound. Breakneck Mountain. Hudson Valley. NY.