Breakneck Ridge

good view here

Watch for rattlesnakes, no water on trail. A few creeks - get a filter. Great view.

Most popular hike within the vicinity of NYC

Start with about a half-to-one mile of rock scrambling, then continue on to several great trails that end up being as short as a 3 miles full loop. Beautiful and seemingly remote, all while being easy to get to/from NYC via car or even MetroNorth (via the Breakneck Ridge stop). No food or bathrooms nearby, so pack-in and pack-out. Even when the parking along the street will make it seem like it'll be crowded, it's surprisingly quiet and still serenity.

That's our favorite hike. It gets very! crowded on the weekends! Since we're early birds and get there before the trains from NYC arrive, it usually doesn't affect us. But good luck finding a parking spot around noon