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Sidehilling, also known as bench cutting, is one of the most-used techniques in trail building.

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May 10, 2022

Closures in Hudson Highlands State Park Due to Fjord Trail Construction

May 09, 2022

A.T. Detour at Harriman State Park

May 04, 2022

Tom Jones Shelter Closure in Harriman State Park

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Trash on trail

May 4, 2022

Between Haypath Road and Old Bethpage Rd in Old Bethpage the pave pathway is littered with a smashed television, a milk crate filled with garbage, a b

cool moderate hike

April 17, 2022

Took about 3 hours at a decent brisk but not fast pace. It is indeed moderate not too hard not too easy. Bunch of ups bunch of downs.

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News and resources for and about hikers, trail volunteers, and open space advocates in the New York-New Jersey region.

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Trails to Great Photography

Photographer Larry Zink curates this visual and educational tour of New York and New Jersey parks and trails through the eyes of its photographers.

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The Walk Ahead

Howard Friedman explores the world step by step and in occasional essays on his blog.

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The Long Brown Path

Ultrarunner Kenneth Posner, founder of the Long Path Race Series, writes about running, exploring forest trails, and the natural wonders he finds along the way.

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