Best trails near Manhattan

154 trails · 154 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Manhattan, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 154 trails · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
Central Park
#1 Central Park
0.1 mi away
Why 61: intrinsic quality
61Solid
M⛰
Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
#2 Manhattan Waterfront Greenway
0.2 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
E⛰
East Drive
#3 East Drive
0.2 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
F⛰
FDR Drive Greenway
#4 FDR Drive Greenway
1.2 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
B⛰
Bobby Wagner Walk
#5 Bobby Wagner Walk
1.6 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
R⛰
Roosevelt Island Greenway
#6 Roosevelt Island Greenway
1.7 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
W⛰
West Drive
#7 West Drive
0.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R⛰
Riverside Walk
#8 Riverside Walk
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
J⛰
John Finley Walk
#9 John Finley Walk
1.3 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C⛰
Cherry Walk
#10 Cherry Walk
1.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Hoboken Newport Walkway – Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
#11 Hoboken Newport Walkway – Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
1.7 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Harlem River Pathway
#12 Harlem River Pathway
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
W⛰
Wards Island Greenway
#13 Wards Island Greenway
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
H⛰
Hell Gate Greenway Path
#14 Hell Gate Greenway Path
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
R⛰
RFK Bridge: Manhattan to Randall's Island
#15 RFK Bridge: Manhattan to Randall's Island
2.2 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid

Trails near Manhattan

The Manhattan area has 154 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Manhattan

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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