Best short hikes in Hudson River Valley?

[naturebetty]

Any suggestions for easy-moderate, short (1-3 hours) hikes in/along Hudson River Valley, NY?

[REI-FrankF]

Hi naturebetty!

Here are some staff picks from the Yonkers REI team:

Westchester

• Rockefeller State Park preserve
• Anthony’s Nose
• Breakneck Ridge

Harriman/ Bear Mountain State Park

• Pine Meadow Lake
• Bowling Rocks
• Bear Mountain

Shawangunks

• Gertrude’s Nose
• Lake Awosting

Happy hiking!  If you want more recommendations just call or come by the store!

[acornsquash]

Storm King on the west side of the river is my favorite. It's less steep than Breakneck or Anthony's Nose if you're looking for something easier.

[SlowTurtle]

Naturebetty, here’s a bunch listed at NY/NJTC.  There are many more than what’s on this list. https://www.nynjtc.org/view/hike?field_difficulty_value=Easy+to+Moderate&field_features_items_value=...

[John]

Bonticou crag in thye Gunks. It is not a climbing route but rather a moderate hike that offers some safe exposure at the top of the ridge.