Turkey Mountain Nature Preserve Scenery: Difficulty: 4 out of 10 (short climb up a steep hill) Highlights: beautiful trails, pleasant views, possible glimpse of NYC skyline Distance: 2.3 miles, Loop Approximate roundtrip time: 1.5 Hours Total ascent: 528 ft Max elevation: 837 ft above sea level This hike is for you if: You want to take a quick hike to gobble up some pleasant views, and possibly get a glimpse of the NYC skyline.
Great Swamp Scenery: Difficulty: 5 out of 10 (flat stroll leading to hilly stretches) Highlights: big giant oak tree, boardwalk, general swampaliciousness, MTA stop, pleasant views, swamp things Distance: 4.9 miles, Up-and-Back Approximate roundtrip time: 3 hours Total ascent: 817 ft Max elevation: 765 ft above sea level This hike is for you if: You want to stroll on a beautiful boardwalk that passes over peaceful marshlands on the Appalachian Trail, then check out the biggest honking oak tree for about 1,000 miles in either direction.
