An accomplished accounting and financial executive, Kate Merli draws upon more than a decade of experience in her role as the chief financial officer of New 2nd Capital in New York City. Outside of her professional life, Kate Merli pursues a diverse range of hobbies that includes traveling, volunteering in the community, and hiking.
For many New Yorkers used to the urban environment, the definition of a hike might simply mean getting from the Lower East Side to Washington Heights. However, New York City offers numerous traditional hiking options just a short drive or train ride away. Here are three of the most popular:
Breakneck Ridge: Easily accessible by the Metro-North line of the Grand Central railroad, Breakneck Ridge lies just over an hour north of the city. Though this trail can get busy on summer weekends, hikers who complete this 4-mile hike are rewarded with commanding views of the Hudson River Valley.
Stairway to Heaven Trail: Located in Hewitt, New Jersey, this spectacular 2.9-mile trail can be reached within an hour or two by car. The trail is notable for manmade features such as a suspension bridge and its picturesque landscape that includes fields of wildflowers, pristine meadows, and the summit of Wawayanda Mountain.
Appalachian Trail: Manhattan might feel far removed from the Appalachian Trail, but hikers only need to travel 50 miles from the city to access the famous trail on Bellvale Mountain in Orange County. Among other highlights, this challenging 7-mile hike features Prospect Rock, the highest point of the Appalachian Trail in New York State.
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