A few weeks back Ilana and I decided to go hiking in Cold Spring, New York. The short of it is that if you are looking for a hike with amazing views that is not too strenuous then I highly recommend checking out this hike. Here are some of the key things that you should know about the hike:
- Travel Time from NYC: About 90 minutes if you take Metro North from Grand Central. The hike is about a fifteen to twenty minute walk from the Cold Spring train station
- Hike Time: Depends which trail you do, but about 2.5 hours for the white marker loop
There are two major hikes (that I am aware of) that one can do in Cold Spring. The first is Mount Taurus / Bull Hill and the second is Breakneck Ridge. If you are looking for something that is not too challenging then do Bull Hill. If you are hard core (or so I hear) then try Breakneck Ridge. Also note that even within Bull Hill there are a lot of different paths you can take that are of varying difficulties.
In addition to the great views there is also the nearby town of Cold Spring. It is a bit touristy there, however, there are a few great places to grab a beer and relax after a strenuous hike.
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